Pistachio crust teams up with a savory mustard-dill sauce for an exceptional tuna dish. Choose “sushi grade” tuna steaks if you prefer a milder flavor. Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon thinly sliced shallot 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2...Read More
This recipe is intended for thicker, skin-on fish fillets such as sea bass, halibut, or salmon. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fish such as sea bass, halibut, or salmon Salt, pepper, garlic powder Olive oil 2 tablespoons salted butter 2 cups sour cream 1 large lemon 2 cups basil, stemmed and chopped METHOD: Basil Puree Sauce: In...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (divided) 1/2 cup sliced green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 cup canned vegetable broth 2 medium green tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges 1/2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 5 large pomegranates, seeded 5 large oranges, peeled and trimmed into segments 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped 5 green onions, ends trimmed thinly sliced 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 3-4 tablespoons fresh jalapeno chili minced, seeded Salt to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil METHOD: Break the pomegranate...Read More
These delectable blue cheese “cakes” puff up like light miniature soufflés while baking and settle back into the ramekin as they cool. Serve on a bed of lightly dressed baby greens with a generous dollop of the sweet, tangy onion pear relish for a light luncheon or as an appetizer. INGREDIENTS: 1 3/4 lb. cream...Read More
Cottage Pie is the beef version of Shepherds Pie which is traditionally made with lamb. This is a classic comfort food from the United Kingdom. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 medium carrots, diced 1 lb. beef mince* 1 can (10 oz.) chopped tomatoes 2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups bitter melon, finely sliced 2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut into small dice 3-4 green chilies, slit lengthwise 15 curry leaves, torn 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons tamarind paste, or to taste (Priya tamarind paste is good) 3 3/4 cups water, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons...Read More
This recipe was adapted from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, The Flavor of California: Fresh Vegetarian Cuisine from the Golden State, by Marlena Spieler. Don’t be shocked by the amount of garlic — the garlic cloves will soften and become very sweet and mellow after simmering. Serve individual tarts on a bed of lightly...Read More
