Category: Appetizers & sides

Ingredients: 1 qt. water 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas 2 large tomatoes (1 pound), chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, stemmed and seeded 2 T. lemon juice 1/8 t. salt cilantro sprigs Directions: In a 2-quart pan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add peas. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer […]

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. raw brown rice 3 c. stewed tomatoes 1 1/2 c. water 1 chili pepper (green, finely chopped) 1 t. dry basil to taste salt Directions: Heat oil in frying pan; sauté onions and garlic just until tender. Add rice […]

Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic 1 15-oz. garbanzo (chickpeas) beans, drained 1/4 lb. firm tofu, drained 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1 T. minced fresh cilantro Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Remove white skin from garlic head. Do not peal or separate […]

Ingredients: 4 lg. beefsteak tomatoes 1/4 t. salt, or to taste 1 onion, chopped 2 T. oil 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut into quarter-inch pieces 1 .p fresh or frozen corn 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 T. parsley, chopped coriander sprigs Directions: Cut off and reserve the tops of the tomatoes; scoop out the pulp. Chop […]

Ingredients: 3 c. pineapple chunks 2 papayas, peeled and cut into chunks 2 c. raw guava 4 c. orange juice, freshly squeezed 4 c. carbonated water Directions: In a blender or processor, nearly liquefy the pineapple chunks in two batches with 1/2-cup of water for each batch. Blend or process the remaining fruit in batches […]

Ingredients: Serve this with triangles of fresh pita bread for a refreshing appetizer on a warm summer evening. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/3 c. hot water 3 T. tahini 2 t. lemon juice 5 sun-dried tomato halves, finely chopped 1 T. minced cilantro Directions: In a food processor, […]

Ingredients: 1 c. Carrots (shredded) 1 med. Onion (chopped fine) 1/4 c. Canola oil (or olive oil) 1 med. Red pepper (diced fine) 1 med. Yellow pepper (diced fine) 3 c. Black beans (drained) 2 t. Cumin 1T. Parsley (fresh or dried) 1/4 to 1/2 t. Ceyenne pepper 11/2 t. Salt 1 c. Cornmeal Red […]

Ingredients: 1 lg. tomato, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1 4-oz. can green chilies, diced 2 t. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate one hour before serving. Delicious with entrée or as a dip for vegetables or chips. Makes: 2 cups. Nutritional Information: Calories […]

Ingredients: 1 t. canola oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 sm. onion, finely chopped 1/2 sm. carrot, finely chopped 1/3 c. minced parsley 1 1/2 c. cooked soybeans 1 T. soy margarine 1 t. soy sauce, or to taste water Directions: Heat oil in small skillet; add garlic, onion and carrot. Sauté stirring until garlic […]

Ingredients: 2 c. Basmati rice 2 T. Canola oil (or olive oil) 1 1/2 t. Cumin 1 t. Curry powder 2 Bay Leaves 1 1/2 t. Cardamon 4 whole Cloves 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 c. Carrot (shredded) 2 c. Petite peas ( frozen) 2 c. Sweet corn (frozen) 11/2 c. Cashew nuts (whole-roasted in […]