Archive for January 2020
A Book Review: Talking to Strangers, by Malcolm Gladwell
Unless we live in a small town, we are unlikely to know everyone that we come in contact with. We are often forced to make decisions on how to interact with…
Read MoreGrilled Tuna with Pineapple-Orange Salsa
MAIN DISH GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SALSA (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained ¼ cup orange juice 1 tbsp. chopped sweet onion (e.g. Vidalia, Walla Walla) ½ cup chopped…
Read MoreBasic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing – in general, mix 1 part vinegar with 2 or 3 parts olive oil; if it’s a strong-tasting vinegar, go more toward 1 part vinegar to…
Read MoreAsian Salmon Steaks
MAIN DISH From Washington Post – Women’s League Cyber Kitchen Ingredients: 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce2 Tbsp dark soy sauce, lo sodium1 tsp sesame oil1/4 tsp five-spice powder2 tsp honey1 clove…
Read MoreMoroccan-Spiced Roasted Vegetables
MAIN DISH From epicurious.comThese are DELICIOUS – especially the shallots – which are stronger anti-oxidants than other onions!Serves 12 Ingredients: 2 lbs shallots, halved or quartered4 Tbsp olive oil4 lbs…
Read MoreTeriyaki Flank Steak
MAIN DISH TERIYAKI FLANK STEAK – adapted from The Washington PostThe key to this is the sake which makes the meat incredibly tender! Ingredients: 1/4 cup lite soy sauce1/4 cup sake…
Read MoreMashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears
SIDE DISH From Bon Appetit; November 1994 If you’re watching calories, use decreased amounts of butter, nectar and sugar. Also, you can use this as a healthy version of dessert.…
Read MoreMaple Teriyaki Salmon
MAIN DISH This is a great quick marinade that is good served warm when first prepared, but even better served cold the next day. Ingredients: 1 tsp Asian sesame oil1…
Read MoreKale Chips
KALE CHIPS: A popular and healthy party snack that goes very fast! I can eat these chips from a whole head of kale in one sitting! It is very addictive,…
Read MoreStir Fry Kale and Beef
Ingredients: One head of kale with leaves removed from thick stems and cut into 1 inch pieces. Directions: Serve with white rice or other grains like Quinoa!
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