May 20, 2009
Slice up a cleaned nopal pad into bite-sized chunks. Chop: Some onion, garlic, green tomato &/or red (green tomato or tomatillos give a wonderful flavor when stir fried). When your chopped ingredients are all ready, add with nopal to a pan with some oil to stir fry ’til just done. Then add the other ingredients… Read more »
May 18, 2009
Cooking with beans is one of the cheapest ways to get protein on the table. Varieties abound but here in the desert southwest pinto beans, mayacoba beans, black beans and black eyed peas tend to do best in our hot climate. Cook two or three bags at a time to make a big batch and… Read more »
May 8, 2009
This is an incredibly refreshing drink in the summer heat. If you don’t have the ingredients to make it now, squeeze and freeze your grapefruit for a treat later on. Ingredients 1 part grapefruit or orange juice 1 part sparkling water Agave nectar, to taste Directions Stir together juice and agave nectar, about 2 teaspoons… Read more »
Radishes make a great foil for a creamy potato salad. If youhave the time and inclination, make the basil aioli. If not, youcan stir the basil into a store-bought mayonnaise. Ingredients Salad 1 pound red potatoes, cooked and roughly chopped 4-5 green onions, chopped ½ bunch radishes, sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped About ½… Read more »
Ingredients 1 bunch radishes ¼ cup flour of choice (I have used many different kinds of wheat-free flours with success.) 1 egg 1 handful basil leaves, chopped Juice of one lemon Peel of one lemon ½ teaspoon salt Sugar, to taste Goat cheese, to garnish Directions Shred the radish bulbs into a large bowl. Add… Read more »
This is a very traditional Belgian summer snack made with radishes, green onions and fromage blanc. Fromage blanc (fresh white cheese) is unique to Belgium and to the north of France and is unfortunately not easily available here. Luckily, Greek yogurt is a close substitute. Cream cheese can also be used. It tastes a lot better than it sounds. It… Read more »
April 27, 2009
Grilled cactus tends to be less ‘gummy’ than boiled or steamed cactus. If you are squeamish about the gummy factor, then this is the way to go. Plus, the slight burn on the green onions and cactus makes the dish more complex and delicious. Use these as a taco or burrito filling, add to a… Read more »
Simple ingredients make a satisfying dish in this easy recipe. Pre-roast the beets earlier in the week, when you have the oven on, then the dish will take only as long as the pasta boiling. Add the beet greens if you like, or save them for another dish. Try using cooked wheat berries in place… Read more »
April 9, 2009
Layer this parfait into individual tall glass cups, or in a medium glass bowl and garnish with orange slices. Or just mix it all together and serve it as a simple breakfast or dessert. Ingredients 2 cups cooked wheat berries 1/2 cup, chopped, mixed dried fruit 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey Zest from… Read more »
This is a Lebanese dish that traditionally uses bulgur wheat. I took some liberties in the translation and used cooked, ground wheat berries instead of the bulgur, but the results are similarand delicious. It’s a great way to stretch a little bit of meat into a lot for a crowd. You can form the mixture… Read more »