A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Zaru-Soba (Japanese Cold Soba Noodles) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Cold Japanese soba noodles with a cool dipping sauce, scallions and wasabi makes for a refreshing summer dinner. Easy to make, and healthy, too. Ingredients Soba noodles (found in most Asian markets and even some mainstream…
Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 4.5 hours, including cooling time Serves: 30 pieces These balls of chocolate goodness are courtesy of Brazil. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons heavy cream 2 14-oz cans of sweetened condensed milk 3 oz. finely chopped semisweet chocolate 1 Tablespoon…
Tropical Fruit Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: Varies Best served really cold, this salad makes a refreshing, light desert on a hot day. It also adds a nice contrast to a spicy Indian meal. Most of the fruits are from Southeast Asia and can be purchased at your…
Vegetable Stock Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3 hours, unattended Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes Serves: 12 cups Homemade vegetable stock is one of the most versatile ingredients you can have on hand. It’s one of the few foods transcends many of the modern food allergies and food lifestyles. But this isn’t why…
Date and Brie Puff Pastries Prep time: About 15 minutes Cook time: 13 minutes Total time: About 30 minutes Serves: Variable amount. These appetizers are both sweet and savory, thanks to the dates and brie. Not only that, they’re super-good and a snap to make. Ingredients A half-date for every pastry you’re going to make…
