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Recipes

Mango and Basmati Rice Salad

Posted by Chef Edlear  

This pleasant side salad came from a Sunset magazine back in the early nineteen eighties. I enjoy the simplicity of it, and the fact that it's fat free. The sugar sounds like a lot, but this doesn't end up a "sweet" salad MORE»

Recipe #382689

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Three Grain Salad With Grapefruit

Posted by Chef Edlear  

I've been making this salad for a few years now, and can't remember where the original came from. I've used many different combinations of grains for this, choosing from bulgar, barley, quinoa, wild rice, brown rice, couscous, wheatberries and... MORE»

Recipe #382680

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Sauteed Asparagus With Curried Tofu and Tomatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

This is a Deborah Madison recipe that my family enjoys. It's a visually striking dish, with the vibrant yellow tofu, sauteed asparagus green and the red tomatoes. We like this served with steamed rice. I always take the time to fuss over the tofu... MORE»

Recipe #364472

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Crispy Corn Cakes With Smoky Black Bean Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

This recipe is from The Big Book of Appetizers by Deeds and Snyder. It's one of our favorites. Some times we have these with nonfat plain yogurt instead of the sour cream. MORE»

Recipe #360628

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Daikon Pickles - #2

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

These daikon pickles are a recipe from Barbara Tropp. My daughter #2 loves these. Daughter # 3 prefers an alternate recipe I make. Things get confusing around our house when I try to please everyone at once. Any way, this is an easy pickle,... MORE»

Recipe #350737

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Indian Spiced Spinach With Potatoes

Posted by Chef Edlear  

This recipe is from Mridula Baljekar's 30 Minute Vegetarian Indian Cookbook. The leftovers make a great omelet filling, or eaten cold in a wrap. I usually forgo the dried chiles, and use a comparable amount of red pepper flakes. MORE»

Recipe #350651

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Winter Vegetable Hash

Posted by Chef Edlear  

This is a basic recipe that I found in one of Deborah Madison's books a few years ago. It lends itself to "fiddling around". Usually we enjoy this made with kale, but I have used chard, escarole, spinach, and/or beet greens. You just... MORE»

Recipe #348300

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Chickpea, Potato, and Cabbage Curry

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

This is one of our favorite Madhur Jaffrey recipes from her wonderful book "From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes From the Indian Spice Trail". We like this with steamed basmati and parathas. My honey likes leftovers cold in his lunch. I use... MORE»

Recipe #348271

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Piquillo Pepper Mousse

Posted by Chef Edlear  

A pretty dip/spread to serve with pita chips. I used to make this for a caterer I cooked for. It was her recipe, I don't know where she got it from. Of course, we made it in much larger quantities. If you have trouble finding jarred piquillo... MORE»

Recipe #346304

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Brandied Cranberry Toddies

Posted by Chef Edlear  

A nice drink to enjoy in front of the fire while the snow flies. MORE»

Recipe #346073

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Coated With Spiced Chickpea Flour

Posted by Chef Edlear  

This is daughter #2's favorite way to eat cruciferous vegetables! The barest minimum of water is used to help retain the maximum nutrients. This is not a "pretty" dish, the vegetables turn a sort of smeary-beige looking, but the flavor... MORE»

Recipe #337752

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Cauliflower in Coriander Cashew Sauce

(6 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

A lovely, mild vegan curry, serve this with steamed basmati. Daughter #3 likes it with aloo paratha to scoop. Adapted from The Complete Vegan cookbook. Sometimes I make this with parsley instead of the cilantro. MORE»

Recipe #331989

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Tofu Chorizo " Sausage"

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

I've found that the flavor of chorizo is mostly in the seasoning. Using an assortment of strong seasonings creates that intense flavor, and the long cooking provides the chewy texture. You need a decent food processor for this recipe. This recipe... MORE»

Recipe #330599

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Hazelnut Merlot Biscotti

Posted by Chef Edlear  

Not as dry tasting as some biscotti, my customers love these. We cut them into pretty large size biscotti. The merlot will turn the dough into an odd color, but it bakes up nice. MORE»

Recipe #321626

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Arborio Rice Pudding With Pears - Vegan

Posted by Chef Edlear  

Not-too-sweet vegan rice pudding, great for breakfast or afternoon snack. Recipe is from The Complete Vegan Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #318039

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Spicy Soba Noodle, Green Bean and Carrot Salad

Posted by Chef Edlear  

Quickly thrown together cold noodle salad. MORE»

Recipe #317089

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Basil Lemonade

(3 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

a pleasant variation of this favorite summertime drink. prep time does not include the chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #316659

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Poblano Potato Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

This recipe originated in an old Bon Appetit from the late 80's. It has a nice southwestern kick to it. Very easy to make, but of course tastes best when chilled for a couple of hours. MORE»

Recipe #316282

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Delta Pear Cake

(4 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

A sweet, dense, very easy snack style cake. I use ripe bosc pears for this, and don't bother with peeling them. We like this for breakfast, or afternoons with tea. MORE»

Recipe #316233

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Herbed Goat Cheese Bites

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Edlear  

This was a great way for me to use up the trimmings from my herb garden. The bites kept very well, completely submerged in the evoo for two weeks, so far. Lovely to have on hand, and the olive oil takes on a nice flavor, making it a useful plus... MORE»

Recipe #315918

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