Chestnut Puree
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Sauces
Yield: 6 servings This is a flavorful and rich puree that can be extended with mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes (my favorite). The puree can be dolloped over meat or tempeh, and is delectible on top of holiday pies and tarts. The chestnuts can either be roasted or boiled. 1 pound chestnuts Milk (any [...]
Roasted Yam and Onion Dip
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM SNACKS (DL) Yield: about 1 1/2 cups A rich and roasted melding of “creamed” yams, onions and garlic to make a perfect all-season dip for veggies, crackers or crusty whole grain bread. 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus another 1 tablespoon for blending 2 medium yams, halved length-wise, skins on 1 yellow onion, halved, skins [...]
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 [...]
Favorite Green Chile Sauce
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Jane Butel – Real Women Eat Chilis Yield: about 2 cups This is the all-time best green chile sauce. It beats the thickened chile juice sauces and the tomato-based ones, hands down. You can add chunks of poached chicken or seafood to the sauce for fabulous enchiladas. It is a favorite sauce for burritos, chimichangas [...]
Hot Chili Oil
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Yield: about 1 cup 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns (found in the spice section) 5 slices unpeeled ginger 1 cup sesame oil (not toasted) Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Place all the ingredients into the pan and gently cook the oil for 15 minutes, being careful not to allow [...]
Garlic-Ginger Paste
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Makes about 1/3 cup This is a simple, handy seasoning for a variety of Eastern dishes. Double or triple the recipe and measure tablespoonfuls into little zip-lock bags or an ice cube holder for easy “grab and go” use. 1 head garlic, peeled 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled touch or water touch of lemon [...]
Thai Peanut Sauce
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
This favorite Thai sauce can be used as a dip for summer rolls, as a sauce for rice noodles, or as a marinade for chicken or tofu satay. The sauce can be heated to mellow the flavors, or left uncooked for zing. THAI FORMULA 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger paste (see note) or use 2 teaspoons each [...]
Thai Formula
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
For curries and soups. 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger Paste, see below 2-4 tablespoons green, yellow or red Thai curry paste 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk 1 tablespoon lime zest 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar —- Garlic-Ginger Paste Makes about 1/3 cup This is a simple, handy seasoning [...]
