Tag Archives: vegetarian

Spicy Edamame

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

I’m a HUGE fan of sushi, and always have to order edamame as a starter whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant. One of my favorite sushi restaurants is Sashi in Manhattan Beach, which is where I went for my … Continue reading →

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Quinoa

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa’s origins are truly ancient. It was one of  the three staple foods, along with corn and potatoes, of the Inca civilization. Quinoa was known then, and … Continue reading →

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The Oaks Peanut Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

This sauce, by The Oaks at Ojai chef Christine Denney, will really be the jack-of-all-trades in your refrigerator. Serve this versatile peanut sauce with salad greens, shredded carrots and minced green onion or with chicken or fish. Ingredients 2 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Cherry-Arugula Salad With Almonds & Tarragon

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

 Cherries and almonds are a classic pair and make a delicious salad combination with tart arugula and fragrant tarragon. Ingredients  2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 small shallot, chopped 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp water 6 tbsp slivered … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Goat Cheese Mash

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

This is a lovely side dish that not only tastes great, but is very low in carbs. Ingredients 1/2 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces   2 Tbsp. whipping cream 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese … Continue reading →

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Noodles & Tofu in Basil With Mint Dressing

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Heart whole-wheat angel hair pasta cooks in just four minutes and makes this Asian-flavored dish much more satisfying than the standard rice noodle due to its filling whole grains and fiber. And, basil isn’t just for Italian food-paired with mint, … Continue reading →

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Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

Recipe courtesy of one my favorites, Betty Crocker Organic tomatoes, goat cheese and thyme are the signature flavors of this classic Italian recipe. Ingredients 2 logs (4 oz each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1 inch) slices 1 can* … Continue reading →

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