Corn Arepas
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
Yield: 14 small pancakes Corn flour, as well as all gluten-free flours, take much longer to cook than wheat flour. If you have a small griddle or are using a skillet, this can mean a long wait for each batch of cakes. In this recipe, I brown them 6-8 minutes on each side, then transfer [...]
Recipe: Shrimp Skewers in Thai Peanut Marinade
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes
FROM TURNING TIDES (NS) Yield: 4 main dish or 24 appetizer servings Sweet and sour tropical flavors caramelize on the grill to tantalize the taste buds. Bonus: Make a double batch of sauce for dipping. Shellfish, including shrimp, mussels and scallops, are the most environmentally friendly of all farmed fish. Always choose US raised (farmed [...]
Recipe: Tilapia Tortilla Stew
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
FROM TURNING TIDES (NS) Yield: 4 servings This Mexican salsa soup makes a light lunch or colorful first course for festive dinner parties. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish, and is a good, low-impact choice for farmed fish. Buy US raised if you can. 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon for [...]
Coconut-Cardamom Kheer (vegan)
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: 4-6 servings The exotic flavors of cardamom and coconut make this sweet rice pudding a comforting treat to end any meal. It’s even healthy enough to serve as a high-protein, high-fiber snack for the kids. 3 cups water 1 cup brown basmati rice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cinnamon stick 1/8 teaspoon [...]
Cucumber-Mint Raita
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: about 2 cups This traditional yogurt sauce is used as a side to balance pungent curries. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables. 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt dash cayenne or red pepper flakes 1/2 cucumber, diced [...]
Grilled Naan
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: 4-6 servings This staple flatbread can be grilled right over a charcoal, gas or stovetop grill. For flavor and flair, top the bread with sesame seeds, green onions, or sautéed shallots and garlic. 3/4 cup very warm water 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast 3 cups unbleached [...]
“Creamed” Spinach (vegan)
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: 4 side servings A popular item at Indian buffets, creamed spinach makes a vitamin-rich side for curries and naan. Without the added cream, this healthier version is lower in fat and calories. 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water to cover for 30 minutes 1 yellow onion, rough chopped 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger [...]
Tandoori-Style Lamb Chops
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes
Yield: 4 servings This recipe written by Alison Anton was published in Delicious Living magazine for an article on Healthy Indian Cooking. For westerners who don’t happen to have a fire-hot tandoor brick oven in their kitchen, these tender cuts of marinated lamb are grilled or broiled over high heat to mimic the traditional tandoori [...]
