This cooling condiment, similar to Greek tzatziki, is often served alongside spicier dishes to cool the palate. Be sure to use long, thin English cucumbers. 1½English cucumbers ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, chopped juice of 1 lemon or lime ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon coriander ½ red onion, chopped (optional) ½ teaspoon […]
Category: Appetizers & sides
Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 T. vegetable oil 1/2 T. mustard seeds 1 c. chopped onions 1/2 t. chopped green chili 1 T. curry leaves* 1 3/4 lbs. green beans, French cut, boiled 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. dried coconut 1 lemon without peel, sliced Directions: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; heat until they crackle. […]
Harvest Baked Beans
Ingredients: 1 T. soy margarine 1 med. onion, minced 2 1/2 c. tomato sauce 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. molassses 1/2 c. Pure Florida Crystals sugar 1/4 c. Braggs Liquid Aminos 1/4 c, pure maple syrup 1 c. ketchup 2 T. worcestershire sauce 1 t. thyme leaves 1 t. marjoram leaves 1/ 2.c apple […]
Cashew White Sauce
Ingredients: 2 c.s water 1/2 c. cashew nuts 2 T. arrowroot powder 2 T. onion powder 2 T. olive oil 1/2 t. salt Directions: Blend the above ingredients together. Pour into saucepan; stir constantly until thickened on medium heat, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Dilute, if necessary. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 107; protein: 2 […]
Salsa
Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 med. red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]
Longhorn Caviar
Ingredients: 7 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 T. cilantro, chopped 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 3 T. lime juice 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ground cumin 2 t. olive oil Directions: Stir together all ingredients in […]
Rotelle Primavera
Ingredients: 2 c. eggplant, peeled, diced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1 c. onions, diced fine 1 c. carrots, julienne cut 1 c. broccoli florets 1 c. cauliflower florets 3 c. spaghetti sauce 1 t. garlic powder 2 t. all-purpose no-salt seasoning 1 t. onion powder 1 t. Italian seasoning 4 c. […]
Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients: 1/3 c. raw cashew nuts 1 c. hot cooked brown rice or cooked garbanzos 2 T. dried onions 1 T. Chicken-style Seasoning 1 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos 1/2 t. garlic powder 3 T. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) 3 1/2 c.s water 1 4 oz. can mushrooms Directions: Rinse cashews well. Place all ingredients except […]
Hot Tasty Wassail
Ingredients: 1 qt. apple juice 1 qt. cranberry juice 1 16-oz. can frozen orange juice, undiluted 1 t. cardamom 1 t. coriander Directions: Mix juices together in a large saucepan. Tie cardamom and coriander in cheesecloth and suspend in juices. Heat through. Refrigerate for 12 hours to develop flavor. Reheat to serve hot. Serves 8 […]
Lemony Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb. small green beans 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, pealed and finely chopped 2 T. finely chopped fresh parsley 1 to 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice 1/4 t. salt Directions: Fill saucepan three-fourths full of water, place over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Add the beans and […]