Asian 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 garlic, crushed1 tsp fresh ginger, grated4 5-6 oz salmon steaks or salmon fillets, washed and dried; Directions: Preheat broiler.Place all ingredients except salmon in a…
Moroccan-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 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾ inch cubes4 large red bell peppers, cut into ½- thick strips2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut…
Teriyaki 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 or dry sherry (I prefer Haiku brand Sake)2 Tbsp brown sugar3 cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp grated ginger root2 Tbsp peanut oil1 1/4 pounds flank steak…
Mashed 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. Ingredients: 5 lbs red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)4-6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature4 large firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices1/2…
Maple 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 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp maple syrup1 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger1 clove garlic minced1 1/3 pounds salmon Directions: Combine the marinade ingredients….
Kale 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, the healthy kind of addition. Some of you might wonder what they taste like? Some of us, including me, think they taste similar to the…
Stir 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!
Caramelized Tofu
MAIN DISH This is a very simple recipe that can be prepared stovetop or in the oven. My preference is in the oven because it requires less attention, but either way works well. If you choose the oven, preheat to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 1 lb block extra-firm organic tofu4 Tbsp brown rice syrup2 Tbsp low…
Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette
Adapted from www.epicurious.com. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed3 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp Asian sesame oil1 Tbsp white wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1/4 – 1/2 tsp salt, to taste1/4 tsp black pepper2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted (you can purchase them toasted or bake at 325 for a few minutes in a Pam-sprayed…
A Healthier Carrot Cake
DESSERT Adapted from allrecipes.com You Never Know Where You’ll Find the Best Cake Recipes! Who knew I would get so many compliments from a cake recipe that I snagged from my stepson-in-law Kenny! It is his secret “sauce” that truly makes this carrot cake so delish. As you will see, the secret is to pulverize the…