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  • Coconut Rice

    Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup black sticky rice, (I used brown sweet rice) 1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk 1/2++ teaspoon ground cardamom 3 — tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar (see Note) or packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt splash of almond extract 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (I… Read more

  • Ginger Steamed Fish

    Ingredients Fish 6 5-ounce portions striped bass, halibut or any flaky white fish 6 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger Sauce 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1/4 cup sesame seeds 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or canola oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ~1/4 cup wine 2-3… Read more

  • Ropa Viejas

    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds beef flank steak 1 cup beef broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 small onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive… Read more

  • Alina's Beef Stroganoff

    Sautee 3T. minced onion in 2T. butter. Sautee until onions are soft. Add 2 lbs. beef (stew meat) strips w/ salt & pepper (or mushroom & beef). Separate pot – Melt 4 T. butter. Add 3 T. flour, and 2 c. beef stock. Stir until thickened. Add 1 c. red wine. Let it simmer, and… Read more

  • Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

    15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp canola oil 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp coriander 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a colander, drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a small bowl, combine the oil and spices, then add the chickpeas and toss to coat. Spread chickpeas in… Read more

  • "Mango" Chutney (w/o the mango)

    I used this mango chutney recipe for the Chicken Orzo Salad.  However, I didn’t have any mango…so I just increased the red bell peppers, onions and raisins. Ingredients 4 pounds fresh mangos, ripe but not too soft, peeled 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chile flakes 2 1/2 cups medium dice red onion 1/4 cup… Read more