Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing

Ingredients: 8 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup thinly vertically sliced green onion ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 large garlic clove, minced ½ jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed, finely minced ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1½ teaspoons sweetener [...]

By |2013-06-10T14:26:24-07:00June 10th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Coconut Lemon Grass Soup

This is a vegetarian version of a Thai classic. The only unusual item here is the lemon grass, which you can find at most markets or you can substitute about 5 bags of lemon grass tea. The vegetables are flexible, so if you can’t find all of them, use just some or substitute others. The [...]

By |2013-06-03T13:17:48-07:00June 3rd, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Green Lentil and Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils 6 cups cold water 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 small onion, peeled and studded with 2 cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely shredded finely grated rind and juice of 1 [...]

By |2013-06-03T13:19:01-07:00June 3rd, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Sesame Carrots on a bed of Soft Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 cups carrots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoon tahini 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cups onion, chopped 6 cups Napa cabbage, chopped freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Directions: 1. Heat a wok or large, deep [...]

By |2013-06-03T13:20:45-07:00June 3rd, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

White Kimchi

This mild version omits the chilies. Begin making it at least 3 days ahead. This recipe is nice because it is mild for those who don’t like too much heat. Ingredients: 7 tablespoons kosher salt, divided 1 large head Savoy cabbage, outer leaves discarded, cabbage quartered lengthwise with root ends left intact 1 tablespoon sweetener [...]

By |2013-05-28T11:02:48-07:00May 28th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Crisp Cabbage Salad with Peanuts

Ingredients: 2/3 cup skinned raw peanuts 1 Chinese cabbage 2-inch piece of ginger 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 shallots, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar juice of 2 limes 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 scallions, finely chopped handful [...]

By |2013-04-23T13:59:18-07:00April 23rd, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Steamed Dumplings with Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 package dumpling wraps ¾ pound ground chicken, pork, or turkey (or leftover roast chicken or turkey) ½ cup shredded Napa cabbage (if making vegetarian version) 5-6 shitake mushrooms, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, grated 3 spring onions, sliced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon [...]

By |2013-04-23T13:59:24-07:00April 23rd, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Braised Savoy Cabbage

Braised cabbage is versatile, served either by itself or as an accompaniment to chicken. Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small heads Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed sea salt fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced small 1 onion, peeled and diced small 1 celery stalk, diced small 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs [...]

By |2013-04-16T13:38:05-07:00April 16th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Braised Carrot Chipotle Tacos

These are HOT! (and tasty). Use less chipotle for a milder version. Ingredients: TACOS 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips 3 cloves garlic 1 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can 2  tablespoons lime juice 8 good quality small tortillas of choice CABBAGE SLAW [...]

By |2013-04-10T12:06:22-07:00April 9th, 2013|Recipes|0 Comments

Kale Salad with Asian Flavors

6 - 8 servings As a salad green, kale is quite compatible with Asian flavors.  Kale is among the most highly nutritious vegetables.  It is an excellent source of carotenes, vitamins C and B6, and manganese. Kale supplies more than 70% of the RDI for vitamin C, with only 20 calories. Also, it is a [...]

By |2013-01-23T12:49:41-08:00January 23rd, 2013|Recipes|2 Comments
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