I learned this recipe from an Italian Macro Cook. It’s the perfect macro salsa, great in Burritos or on Tamales. Crunchy and flavorful, you won’t miss the Tomatoes. Begin by washing and slicing cucumbers into 1/4 inch triangles and placing in a mixing bowl. Strip corn from cob and add to bowl. Slice red onion… more »
Mid-Eastern Macro Meal! Menu includes: Brown Rice Tabouleh, Lemony Hummus, Garden Greens with Creamy Sesame, Cucumber-Mint Salad, Radish Pickle.
Garden Lettuce (Frisée) with Radish, Cucumber, Pickles and Pumpkin Seed, topped with a Lemony-Tahini based Dressing
Back in the late eighties, I became aware of a most satisfying flavor in my Sushi as I sat in a San Francisco restaurant. This was the beginning of my fascination with Shiso, a member of the Mint family. I quickly noticed that it was available locally, but the price was high for a small… more »
Oh…those Won-Tons! I often run into students who had been in my cooking class over the past 20 years and am always impressed to hear how they value the experience, even years later. I received this email from a student who was in class 17 years ago. Hi Chef Michael! My name is B——– and… more »
Refreshing and balancing, this April Salad was just perfect for today. Lettuce, Red Radish, blanched Fava Beans from our Garden, Homemade Carrot Pickles & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Olives, soon to be topped with Sesame Dressing!
We love to eat greens and this is our favorite way to do it! Start by picking some fresh greens, either from the market or your garden, if you have one. Boil or steam until softened and then set aside to cool. Cut up homemade or high quality store-bought pickles into thin strips and add… more »
Risotto, the Italian favorite. Traditionally cooked with rice and tomato. My Italian Grandma schooled me on how to prepare it the Italian way. Since then, I’ve experimented with a variety of different versions, including this Japanese one. I added Hiziki, Shiitake and Burdock. I sauteed Onion, Garlic, Burdock and Celery in Olive Oil and SiSalt…. more »
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup ww pastry flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1/2 cup plus 1 tbs poppyseed 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda pinch salt 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup plus 3 tbs maple syrup 1 3/4 cup water (or less), to make a pourable batter 5 tbs lemon… more »
1 package Tofu 1 tbs arrowroot (dissolved in 1/4 cup water) 1 small onion, cubed 1/2 cup broccoli, cut into mouth-size pieces 8 button mushrooms, sliced 1 tbs olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 2 scallions, chopped 3 tsp nutritional yeast fresh basil to taste Add onion to fry pan along with olive oil and… more »
PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES Makes 15 1 1/4 cup ww pastry flour 1/2 cup peanuts, ground up 2/3 cup cocoa 2 cups MAPLE SUGAR 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup oat milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup oil Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Pour wet into… more »
8 Ways To Up Your Vegan Diet More and more people today, especially young people, have given up meat and have embraced the vegan lifestyle. A recent survey by the vegan company BOL Foods found that 44% of young people think that veganism is “cooler than smoking.” A recent YouGov poll found that one in five… more »