September 2011
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Five Spice Mushrooms with Udon Noodles
1 8 oz. package white or cremini mushrooms, sliced ½ lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1” pieces 1 8 oz. package dried udon noodles 5 cups of water 2 T cooking oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ t five-spice powder Pinch of salt Sauce 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce ¼ cup honey ½ tsp cayenne pepper ¾ tsp five spice powder Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small...
Sep 24th
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Balsamic Caramel Beef Cubes with Shiitake...
Balsamic Caramel Base 2 C vegetable, chicken or veal stock 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs sweet soy sauce (kecap manis; see Note) 1 Tbs sugar 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ginger, minced Gomaishio 2 tsp black sesame seeds 2 tsp cup white sesame seeds 1/4 tsp red chili flakes 1/6 sheet nori 1/2 tsp kosher salt Olive oil, as needed 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch...
Sep 24th
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Beef, Shiitake and Snow Pea Stir Fry
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch long, 1/5-inch-thick slices 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbs minced peeled fresh ginger 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, thickly sliced 8 oz snow peas 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 C fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 5 Tbs hoisin sauce 2 tsp chili-garlic sauce Begin by seasoning the beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ...
Sep 24th
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Mushroom & Barley Salad
Vinaigrette 1 T white wine vinegar 1 t honey 1 t brown mustard 3 T olive oil Salt and pepper Salad 1/2 red onion Olive oil 2 2/3 C vegetable broth 2/3 C pearl barley 4 ounces raw shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/2 C chopped fresh parsley 1 t salt Directions For Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, honey and mustard. Slowly add oil while...
Sep 24th
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Zippy Lentil Soup
2 t olive oil 1 C chopped onion 2 t chopped garlic 1/2 C pearl barley 2 (13 oz) cans beef broth, defatted 1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 C lentils 1/2 t dried marjoram 1/4 t pepper 1 C chopped celery Heat oil in saucepan, saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes.  Add barley, saute another 2 minutes.  Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, marjoram, and...
Sep 24th
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Black Bean Soup
It’s soup season!  Yay! 1/4 C olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 C water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 large (2 lb, 8 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) corn, undrained 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 3 ribs celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 C uncooked rice 1/4 C cilantro, minced 2 (11 oz) jars Bandito Salsa (medium or...
Sep 24th
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup low fat milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper (optional, to taste) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup light sour cream In a large pot, heat the...
Sep 19th
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