1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, finely chopped4 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 large green chilies, seeded and thinly sliced1 teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon ground cumin2 ripe tomatoes1 tablespoon green beans, cut into pieces½ teaspoon sugar2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1. Heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry the onion, garlic and green… Continue reading…
1 lb green beans3-4 cloves garlic, minced½ lemon, freshly squeezed (or lime)1 ½ tablespoon butterSplash olive oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper Steam green beans in a half-inch of boiling water, until color is bright but beans are crisp (roughly 3 minutes). Drain thoroughly. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet…. Continue reading…
2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 or 2 cloves garlic, chopped1-15 oz can navy beans1-15 oz can diced tomatoes4 cups water1 vegetable bouillon cube¾ cup pasta (no more or pasta will take soup over)¾ cup chopped greens (collards, turnips, kale-whatever you like)Salt and pepper to tasteParmesan cheese for garnish… Continue reading…
1 bunch fresh asparagus3 cloves garlic1 tablespoon olive oilA couple pinches of sesame seeds 1. Mince or press garlic and set aside.2. Chop the bottom tips of the aspargus off.3. Heat oil in a pan large enough for the asparagus to lay comfortably.4. Toss in asparagus.5. After 30 seconds, add… Continue reading…
Grilled Asparagus Spears1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled4 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat grill.2. Place asparagus on a plat. Drizzle oil over and turn until well coated.3. Sprinkle with salt and turn again.4. Grill for 5 minutes over hot grill. Roll each spear 1/4 turn every minute.5…. Continue reading…
Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette1 lb thin asparagus1/4 cup Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows 1. Trim asparagus and have a large bowl of ice and cold water ready.2. Cook asparagus just until tender, 3-4 minutes in boiling water.3. Transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking.4. Drain well and pat dry.5…. Continue reading…
