Recipes Section

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Basmati and Red Rice Pilaf with Curried Chickpeas

Basmati and Red Rice Pilaf with Curried Chickpeas Serves 6 Ingredients 1/3 cup red or wild rice 4 Tb. olive oil, divided 1 cup basmati rice 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained…
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Shrimp with Tomato and Feta

A wonderful one pan entree that is perfect served with rice, couscous or a crusty loaf of bread. This is a version of an Ottolenhgi recipe. I removed the clams and added a bit more garlic for mine. Ingredients 3 Tb. olive oil, plus more…
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Apple Crostata

This apple crostata couldn't be easier and can be made with all kinds of fruit. Pears are a perfect substitute and in the summer I often use berries. The dough can be made ahead and frozen. Serves 8 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup…
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Chili Crisp

I must have been the last one to know about this amazing condiment that is trending lately (or maybe I already missed it..). An easy to make, versatile sauce that can be used on chicken, fish, tofu, vegetables, rice, pasta, in other words; everything! I…
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Paella with Shrimp, Mussels and Chicken

I know I am in the land of paella and who am I to change the dish to make "my" version of it? After trying many well known paellas in the city, I find that it's a bit plain for me and I adjusted the recipe to suit my taste. This version does…
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Rice Noodle Salad with Julienne Vegetables and Nuoc Cham- GF

I taught a class on Zoom recently and the subject was summer salads. Dishes you can make when it's cool and serve later; all room temperature and make ahead recipes. This gluten free salad took the prize for being delicious, beautiful and…
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Burmese Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Turmeric

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless 1 Tb. dried ginger 1 Tb. turmeric 1 Tb. coriander 1 Tb. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled 1 shallot, peeled 1/2 tsp.…
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Oil Free Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

1/2 cup cashew cream ( check the oil free cashew cilantro recipe) 1/2 cup almond or other non dairy milk 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 1/2 Tb. dulse flakes* 1 Tb. miso 2 Tb. Dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste Combine…
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Oil Free Cashew Cilantro Ginger Dressing

On a quest to discover oil free dressings I recalled the wonders of cashew cream. I made it often for my vegetarian client in North Carolina and here I am a year later making it into a salad dressing for me. 1/2 cup raw cashews 3/4 cup water 2…
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Greek Chickpea Soup/Stew

I am amazed at how fickle the weather is here. Last week it was 70 degrees and I had my sandals on and now it's chilly and windy and 55, but feels cooler because of the breeze. I have been craving this wonderful thick soup I had on one of…