JAPANESE RICE BOWL Rice 1½ cups short-grained white rice 3 cups water ½ teaspoon salt Vegetables 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, thinly sliced ½ cup edamame, shelled 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3-4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 3 tablespoons soy […]
Snow Peas with Mint
Prep Tip: Fresh pods like snow and sugar snap peas should be firm, bright green, and look like they are almost bursting. Store fresh peas in the refrigerator unwashed and in an open plastic bag for up to three days. Change It Up: Try this recipe using sautéed broccoli or carrots. Toss fresh or frozen snow […]
Mini Pizzas
Ingredients (For one serving) 1 half of bagel, English muffin, or a rice cake 1 TBSP pizza/pasta sauce Small handful of shredded mozzarella Diced bell pepper Diced tomato Diced onion or green onion Chopped spinach Any other pizza toppings you would like! Instructions If using a bagel or English muffin, toast in the toaster first. […]
Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Enjoy as a side dish with Ethiopian lentils and injera. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish Ingredients 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1 tomato, chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt Instructions Combine the cucumbers and tomatoes in a serving bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir in the yogurt and serve.
Ethiopian Lentils
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed 4 cups water 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground mild red chile ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 collard leaves, chopped 2 tsp Berbere spice mix,** optional *Berbere spice mix includes a […]
Homemade Applesauce
Homemade Applesauce Applesauce is easy to make. By varying how long you cook the sauce, you can choose to make it chunky or smooth. Cooking unpeeled apples allows the applesauce to become a pretty shade of pink. For smooth applesauce, put the cooked sauce through a food mill or wire strainer. Enjoy homemade applesauce with potato […]
Potato Pancakes
Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can make a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with homemade applesauce and sweet and sour red cabbage. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 3 baking potatoes, peeled (about 4½ cups grated potatoes) 1 […]
Pumpkin Delight
Prep Tip: Choose pumpkins that are firm, heavy for their size, and have dull skins (not shiny). Store uncut pumpkin in a dry, dark, cool place. They can keep up to three months. To crumble graham crackers easily and with less mess, hold the sleeve of crackers upright, open a hole in the seam at the […]
Tomato & Cabbage Soup
Prep Tip: Freeze extra tomato paste in ice cube trays. Once frozen pop them out and put them in a plastic bag. Use one at a time in soups and stews for extra flavor. Change it Up: In Step 2, add 1/2 cup diced carrots and celery for added color and flavor. Nutrition Tip: Use low or reduced-sodium […]
Elena’s Lightly Sweet Homemade Granola
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups of your choice combination of raw nuts or seeds (I usually use sunflower seeds and walnuts) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup melted coconut oil (olive oil, canola oil, or other neutral cooking oil works too) ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla […]
