A delicious egg and dairy-free version of one of our favorite chai ice creams — enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons chai spices (Kashmiri or Malabar spice blends work best — see below)* 1 cup water 2 cans (28 ounces) full-fat coconut milk, shaken well 3/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for the vegan version) 1 teaspoon...Read More
This zippy salsa is great with corn chips or as a topping for grilled chicken. It can also be used as a vegetarian taco filling. INGREDIENTS: 2 ears corn on the cob, husks, and silk removed 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 avocados, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped...Read More
I have many permutations of this salsa – it was very popular at my sushi bar. I’ve used it on grilled swordfish and shrimp, in tacos, served it with chips, and used it on chicken and pork chops. It’s particularly good on boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been coated with breadcrumbs, macadamia nuts, and...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4-6 pounds ripe, plum, or dry-farmed tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 carrots, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped A fresh hot pepper, ribbed and seeds discarded OR 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional) Robust extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon...Read More
No meat in this carpaccio, but the presentation, the thin slices, and the fact that it is raw make the connection in my mind. This is one of those times you want a fixed-blade slicer. It can be done with a knife, but it will be a challenge. Cousa and zucchini are ideal for this...Read More
This bright-flavored, gingery dressing wakes up kale salad in the best way. Also, try it as a topping or sauce for grain and vegetable bowls. INGREDIENTS: DRESSING 1/2 cup peeled, roughly chopped carrot (1 large carrot) 1 tablespoon minced white onion 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coconut...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 medium mangoes, diced and mashed 1/4 red onion, diced fine 8 medium tomatoes, chopped fine 1 small habanero pepper, diced fine 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Lime juice to taste 1 teaspoon sugar METHOD: Combine mangos, onion, tomatoes, and...Read More
Don’t let the idea of an avocado in a chocolate smoothie put you off! It’s creamy, super-chocolate-y, and delicious any time of day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond or cashew milk 1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed and pulp scooped out 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and blanched 1/3 cup fresh peaches or mangoes, pureed 3 tablespoon mango chutney, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon serrano chiles, finely minced 2 tablespoons red chiles, finely minced 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt METHOD: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Briefly...Read More
