-NYTimes veg thanksgiving 2010
Ingredients
Syrup:
2 cups apple cider
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Compote:
2 cups water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (7-ounce) package dried mixed fruit bits
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Oatmeal:
3 cups water
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups steel-cut (Irish) oats
Cooking spray
1/4 cup butter, divided
11 November 2010
Zucchini Cakes
-NYTimes veg thanksgiving, 2010
4 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small yellow onion, peeled
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta
5 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1 large egg, beaten with a fork in a small bowl
1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation
1. Trim the ends off the zucchini, then shred them into a colander, using the large holes of a box grater. (You’ll need about 4 cups shredded zucchini.)
2. Sprinkle the zucchini shreds with salt, toss well and set in the sink for 15 minutes to drain.
3. Rinse the zucchini shreds under cool water in the colander. Then pick up handfuls and squeeze them over the sink to get rid of almost all of the moisture. Set the shreds in a large bowl.
4. Grate the onion into the bowl using the large holes of the box grater.
5. Stir in the ricotta, whole-wheat flour, egg, paprika, dill and pepper, just until the mixture is uniform and there are no streaks of dry flour anywhere.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl in the oil, then use a 1/2-cup measuring cup to scoop up the zucchini mixture and plop it into the skillet, scraping out any mixture left in the cup. Flatten the mixture into a thick cake with the bottom of the cup and continue making more.
7. Cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, then turn them with a large spatula and continue cooking until lightly browned on the other side and a little firm to the touch, about 4 more minutes. If you can’t fit all six into your skillet, you’ll need a little more oil for the second batch.
Yield: Serves 6.
4 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small yellow onion, peeled
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta
5 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1 large egg, beaten with a fork in a small bowl
1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation
1. Trim the ends off the zucchini, then shred them into a colander, using the large holes of a box grater. (You’ll need about 4 cups shredded zucchini.)
2. Sprinkle the zucchini shreds with salt, toss well and set in the sink for 15 minutes to drain.
3. Rinse the zucchini shreds under cool water in the colander. Then pick up handfuls and squeeze them over the sink to get rid of almost all of the moisture. Set the shreds in a large bowl.
4. Grate the onion into the bowl using the large holes of the box grater.
5. Stir in the ricotta, whole-wheat flour, egg, paprika, dill and pepper, just until the mixture is uniform and there are no streaks of dry flour anywhere.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl in the oil, then use a 1/2-cup measuring cup to scoop up the zucchini mixture and plop it into the skillet, scraping out any mixture left in the cup. Flatten the mixture into a thick cake with the bottom of the cup and continue making more.
7. Cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, then turn them with a large spatula and continue cooking until lightly browned on the other side and a little firm to the touch, about 4 more minutes. If you can’t fit all six into your skillet, you’ll need a little more oil for the second batch.
Yield: Serves 6.
05 November 2010
Grilled coconut kale
-Sam Sifton, NYTimes, 7 Nov 2010
3 bunches kale
3 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 teaspoon mild paprika
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
1. Wash the kale thoroughly and cut out the stalks. Cut the wide leaves into strips the width of the small leaves.
2. In a large pot set over a low flame, heat the coconut milk until it is thoroughly mixed and just lukewarm. Transfer to a large, nonreactive bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the kale, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Preheat a grill or a cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Remove the kale from the refrigerator and stir to make sure the leaves are well covered in marinade. Using metal tongs, place the kale on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the leaves are sizzling, then turn over and grill the other side for another 45 to 60 seconds, or until the leaves have visibly softened. Serve immediately. Serves 6. Adapted from Vij’s Restaurant, Vancouver, British Columbia.
3 bunches kale
3 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 teaspoon mild paprika
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
1. Wash the kale thoroughly and cut out the stalks. Cut the wide leaves into strips the width of the small leaves.
2. In a large pot set over a low flame, heat the coconut milk until it is thoroughly mixed and just lukewarm. Transfer to a large, nonreactive bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the kale, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Preheat a grill or a cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Remove the kale from the refrigerator and stir to make sure the leaves are well covered in marinade. Using metal tongs, place the kale on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the leaves are sizzling, then turn over and grill the other side for another 45 to 60 seconds, or until the leaves have visibly softened. Serve immediately. Serves 6. Adapted from Vij’s Restaurant, Vancouver, British Columbia.
08 September 2010
Rava Dosas with Potato Chickpea Masala
Gourmet | November 2009
by Melissa Roberts
Rava dosas—savory, crisp-edged crêpes popular in South India—are typically made from semolina and rice flours. Stuff them with hearty vegetables cooked in a blend of spices, chile, garlic, and ginger.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Active Time: 40 min
Total Time: 1 hour
ingredients
For masala filling:
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1/3 cup dried grated unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 (3-inch) fresh jalapeño, coarsely chopped, including seeds
1 (2 1/2-inch) piece peeled ginger, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
For rava dosas:
1/2 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
Vegetable oil for brushing
preparation
Make Masala filling:
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl and cover with cold water.
Toast coconut in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and wipe out skillet. Toast cumin seeds in skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and just a shade darker, about 30 seconds. Transfer to another small bowl. Reserve skillet.
Purée jalapeño, ginger, and garlic in a blender with curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, oil, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Transfer purée to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 8 minutes.
Drain potatoes, then add to onion mixture with cumin seeds and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
Add chickpeas and remaining 1 1/2 cups water, scraping up any brown bits, then briskly simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 16 to 20 minutes more. Add peas and cook, covered, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in toasted coconut and cilantro.
Make dosas while potatoes cook:
Whisk flours, cumin seeds, salt, and water in a bowl.
Generously brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Pour 1/2 cup batter into skillet, swirling until bottom is coated. Cook, undisturbed, until dosa is set and edges are golden, about 2 minutes. Flip using a rubber spatula and cook dosa until underside is golden in spots, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Make more dosas with remaining batter, stacking and covering loosely with foil to keep warm. To serve, spoon masala filling into dosas.
Cooks' note:
Masala filling, without coconut and cilantro, can be made 6 hours ahead and chilled. Reheat before stirring in coconut and cilantro.◊
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/printerfriendly/Rava-Dosas-with-Potato-Chickpea-Masala-356035#ixzz0yyKLe9c7
by Melissa Roberts
Rava dosas—savory, crisp-edged crêpes popular in South India—are typically made from semolina and rice flours. Stuff them with hearty vegetables cooked in a blend of spices, chile, garlic, and ginger.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Active Time: 40 min
Total Time: 1 hour
ingredients
For masala filling:
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1/3 cup dried grated unsweetened coconut
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 (3-inch) fresh jalapeño, coarsely chopped, including seeds
1 (2 1/2-inch) piece peeled ginger, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
For rava dosas:
1/2 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
Vegetable oil for brushing
preparation
Make Masala filling:
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl and cover with cold water.
Toast coconut in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and wipe out skillet. Toast cumin seeds in skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and just a shade darker, about 30 seconds. Transfer to another small bowl. Reserve skillet.
Purée jalapeño, ginger, and garlic in a blender with curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, oil, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Transfer purée to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 8 minutes.
Drain potatoes, then add to onion mixture with cumin seeds and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
Add chickpeas and remaining 1 1/2 cups water, scraping up any brown bits, then briskly simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 16 to 20 minutes more. Add peas and cook, covered, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in toasted coconut and cilantro.
Make dosas while potatoes cook:
Whisk flours, cumin seeds, salt, and water in a bowl.
Generously brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Pour 1/2 cup batter into skillet, swirling until bottom is coated. Cook, undisturbed, until dosa is set and edges are golden, about 2 minutes. Flip using a rubber spatula and cook dosa until underside is golden in spots, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Make more dosas with remaining batter, stacking and covering loosely with foil to keep warm. To serve, spoon masala filling into dosas.
Cooks' note:
Masala filling, without coconut and cilantro, can be made 6 hours ahead and chilled. Reheat before stirring in coconut and cilantro.◊
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/printerfriendly/Rava-Dosas-with-Potato-Chickpea-Masala-356035#ixzz0yyKLe9c7
06 June 2010
ORIGINAL RECIPE: Prune bars
1 cup brown sugar
1.25 c flour
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
.5 t baking soda
.25 t salt
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup coarsely ground oats (run steel-cut or rolled oats through a food processor coffee grinder)
1 cup prunes, soaked in enough warm water to just cover for 30 minutes, then chopped
Preheat oven to 375. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl with your hands; mush around till coarsely combined like strudel. Smush half the mixture into a 13x9 pan to form a crust. Spread chopped prunes in a layer over bottom crust. Spread the remaining flour mixture over the prunes and smush. Bake till the crust is ... crusty.
Would probably be good with vanilla ice cream.
1.25 c flour
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
.5 t baking soda
.25 t salt
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup coarsely ground oats (run steel-cut or rolled oats through a food processor coffee grinder)
1 cup prunes, soaked in enough warm water to just cover for 30 minutes, then chopped
Preheat oven to 375. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl with your hands; mush around till coarsely combined like strudel. Smush half the mixture into a 13x9 pan to form a crust. Spread chopped prunes in a layer over bottom crust. Spread the remaining flour mixture over the prunes and smush. Bake till the crust is ... crusty.
Would probably be good with vanilla ice cream.
12 April 2010
broccoli pickles
-Martha Rose Shulman for the NYTimes
3 or 4 broccoli stems (from one bunch)
1/2 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher salt
1 medium size garlic clove, minced or pureed
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1. Peel the broccoli stems and cut, either crosswise into 1/4 inch thick medallions, or lengthwise in 1/4 inch thick slices (as pictured above) Place in a jar, add the salt, cover tightly and shake the jar to toss the stems with the salt. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. Drain the water that has accumulated in the jar. Add the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil and toss together. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with toothpicks.
3 or 4 broccoli stems (from one bunch)
1/2 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher salt
1 medium size garlic clove, minced or pureed
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1. Peel the broccoli stems and cut, either crosswise into 1/4 inch thick medallions, or lengthwise in 1/4 inch thick slices (as pictured above) Place in a jar, add the salt, cover tightly and shake the jar to toss the stems with the salt. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. Drain the water that has accumulated in the jar. Add the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil and toss together. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with toothpicks.
08 February 2010
oat cakes
1/2 cup leftover cooked oatmeal
1 T peanut butter
1 T molasses
2/3 cup ground up raw oats (use coffee grinder)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup
3 T brown sugar
pinch salt
1 T baking powder
1/4 c veg oil
1 beaten egg
1/3-2/3 c milk (?)
1 t apple cider vinegar
butter/margarine for cooking
Mix all but butter together; consistency should be like your favorite pancake batter. Cook look pancakes.
Just threw these together with some leftover peanut butter oatmeal.
I imagine these would be stunning with cinnamon and little bits of fresh apple in them and some syrup over top. Or perhaps with more molasses, some pumpkin or sweet potato in place of the oil, and some allspice.
1 T peanut butter
1 T molasses
2/3 cup ground up raw oats (use coffee grinder)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup
3 T brown sugar
pinch salt
1 T baking powder
1/4 c veg oil
1 beaten egg
1/3-2/3 c milk (?)
1 t apple cider vinegar
butter/margarine for cooking
Mix all but butter together; consistency should be like your favorite pancake batter. Cook look pancakes.
Just threw these together with some leftover peanut butter oatmeal.
I imagine these would be stunning with cinnamon and little bits of fresh apple in them and some syrup over top. Or perhaps with more molasses, some pumpkin or sweet potato in place of the oil, and some allspice.
30 January 2010
Whole wheat ginger snaps
allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup white sugar
1 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration
Directions:
You have scaled this recipe's ingredients to yield a new amount (30). The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield (60).
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs, and then the molasses. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, heaping the measures if you like a lot of spice. Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture just until blended.
3. Roll the dough into small balls, and dip the top of each ball into the remaining white sugar. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are cracked. Bake longer for crispy cookies, less time for chewy cookies. Cool on wire racks.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup white sugar
1 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration
Directions:
You have scaled this recipe's ingredients to yield a new amount (30). The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield (60).
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs, and then the molasses. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, heaping the measures if you like a lot of spice. Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture just until blended.
3. Roll the dough into small balls, and dip the top of each ball into the remaining white sugar. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are cracked. Bake longer for crispy cookies, less time for chewy cookies. Cool on wire racks.
16 January 2010
Heavenly hots
-NYT 17 Jan 2010
This recipe appeared in The Times in an article by Joanna Pruess. The recipe came from Bridge Creek Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. A few tips: Don’t cook the pancakes all the way through. You want the center to be a pocket of cream. The pancakes are so fragile that it may take a few tries to flip them. I used the thinnest, most flexible spatula I own, wedged it halfway under the pancake, letting the other half hang, then turned my wrist and gently laid it down on the other side. I recommend this over more aggressive flipping, which will tear the pancakes.
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons cake flour
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Solid vegetable shortening for greasing griddle or skillet.
1. Whisk together all the ingredients except the vegetable shortening in a large bowl; beat until smooth. This can also be done in a blender. Chill the batter overnight. (The batter will keep, refrigerated, for up to one week.)
2. The next day, heat the griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Beat the batter to re-emulsify it. Lightly coat the griddle or skillet with shortening. Drop small spoonfuls — I used ¾ tablespoon — of batter onto the griddle, making sure that when they spread out they measure less than 3 inches in diameter. When a few bubbles appear on top of the pancakes and the bottoms are browned, turn and cook the second side briefly. (You don’t want to cook the pancakes all the way through because you want the center to remain creamy.) Serve with syrup or honey on the side. Makes 50 to 60 small pancakes.
This recipe appeared in The Times in an article by Joanna Pruess. The recipe came from Bridge Creek Restaurant in Berkeley, Calif. A few tips: Don’t cook the pancakes all the way through. You want the center to be a pocket of cream. The pancakes are so fragile that it may take a few tries to flip them. I used the thinnest, most flexible spatula I own, wedged it halfway under the pancake, letting the other half hang, then turned my wrist and gently laid it down on the other side. I recommend this over more aggressive flipping, which will tear the pancakes.
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons cake flour
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Solid vegetable shortening for greasing griddle or skillet.
1. Whisk together all the ingredients except the vegetable shortening in a large bowl; beat until smooth. This can also be done in a blender. Chill the batter overnight. (The batter will keep, refrigerated, for up to one week.)
2. The next day, heat the griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Beat the batter to re-emulsify it. Lightly coat the griddle or skillet with shortening. Drop small spoonfuls — I used ¾ tablespoon — of batter onto the griddle, making sure that when they spread out they measure less than 3 inches in diameter. When a few bubbles appear on top of the pancakes and the bottoms are browned, turn and cook the second side briefly. (You don’t want to cook the pancakes all the way through because you want the center to remain creamy.) Serve with syrup or honey on the side. Makes 50 to 60 small pancakes.
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