Caribbean Coconut Rice

27May09

2tsp unsalted butter
2tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced (apporx. 1tsp)
1 3in cinnamon stick, or a good sized dash
1cup jasmine rice
3/4cup light coconut milk
1tsp sugar
1/2tsp salt
1/4tsp grated lime zest (or 1tsp lime juice)
1/8tsp white pepper
1/4cup toasted shredded, unsweetened coconut (optional)
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick (if using ground cinnamon, [...]

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Granola

05Nov07

2lbs rolled oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup flax seeds
1 cup chopped almonds or any nut combo
1/2 cup raisins, or any dried fruit
a little less than 1/4cup molases
a little less than 1/4cup maple syrup
a little less than 1/4cup vegetable oil
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Mix molases, syrup an doil until well blended. Drizzle over the [...]

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Quinoa Tabouli

30Jul07

4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
Combine with:
1 large grated carrot
2 cups tight packed minced parsley
1 large beet
2 small purple onions
2 medium cucumbers cut in small cubes
Dressing:
4 tbs fruity olive oil
4-5 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 small cloves minced garlic
1/3 cup tight packed mint
1 tbs fine grated lemon peel
½ tsp salt
Mix together. Chill. Garnish with [...]

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