September 2011
7 posts
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...