Zesty Mashed Potatoes
Mature potatoes large russets or Idahos, mealy and dry-fleshed, are ideal for mashing. Bake or boil them, mash them while hot, and season, allowing a little “heat” from the green chilies. I sometimes imitate ash-baked flavor by adding a sprinkle of smoked salt rather than using all sea salt. This is a good place to introduce Ginger Ghee or flavored butters. Preparation time: (after assembling ingredients): a...
Tender-crisp Sprouted Urad Beans in Sesame-Yogurt Sauce
Whole urad or muth beans are the traditional favorites, but you can also use sprouted chick peas, aduki or mung beans in this dish. Sprouted beans are bursting with nutrition because they are a living, growing food. When left raw, their flavor may be unpalatable to the newcomer. In this dish, however, flavor is obtained without sacrificing the nutritive value of the sprouts. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10...
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients • 1 ½ cups brown sugar • ½ cup milk • ½ cup butter • 4 tablespoons carob powder • ½ cup peanut butter • 3 cups quick-cooking oats • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and carob powder. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. If the...
Cream Scones
Ingredients Cream Cream cheese softened…………1 C Confectioners icing sugar……1 Tbsp Vanilla essence……………………½ Tsp Whipping cream………………….¼ C Desiccated coconut………………3 Tbsp Jam of your choice………………..2 Tbs Scones All purpose...
Spicy Tofu
Ingredients •2 cups tofu* or one package (4 pieces) •1 tbsp sesame oil (Chinese dark sesame oil is preferred) •2 tbsp black bean paste •1 tbsp soy sauce •1 tbsp water •1 tsp chopped ginger •1 chili •¼ cup chopped cilantro •½ cup soy meat (small pieces) •1 tsp corn starch (mix with 1 tbsp cold water) •1 cup water Preparation 1.Cut tofu s(silken tofu is the best, medium or hard also good) into small cubes. Soak soy meat in a...