Side Dish

Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing

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Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing Makes about 6 servings For the pickled red onions: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed to cover the onions 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons kosher salt For the sweet creamy onion dressing: 1/3 cup honey […]

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Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt Makes about 4 servings For the roasted parsnips: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the curry salt: 2 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1. Preheat the […]

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Hamachi Carpaccio, inspired by a trip to Kaikaya By The Sea

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Hamachi Carpaccio Makes about 4 servings 4 ounces thinly sliced fresh hamachi juice of 1 large lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste fresh cilantro, to garnish […]

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Takikomi Gohan, Japanese Mixed Rice

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Takikomi Gohan Makes about 5 servings 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms 1 6 square-inch piece kombu 2 cups warm water 4 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced 3-inch piece carrot, peeled and cut into thin rectangles 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Dau Miu Na Meshi, aka “Leafy Rice”

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Dau Miu Na Meshi Recipe inspired by Na Meshi recipe in KANSHA, by Elizabeth Andoh Makes 3 cups of rice 5 ounces dau miu 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons toasted black or white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups steamed white rice, freshly made and still warm 1. Dry […]

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Grape and Feta Salad + A Giveaway!!

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Grape and Feta Salad Makes 6 servings 1/4 medium red onion, cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 cups red grapes 1 1/2 cups green grapes 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar mint sprigs, to garnish 1. Soak the sliced red onion […]

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Middle Eastern Inspired Aged Cheddar Pizza

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In 2004, during a trip to Europe, Mr. Fuji and I visited Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, England, a spectacular gorge with jagged cliffs and lush greenery.  It was here that I learned about the long history of cheddar cheese, the cheese that takes its name from the region.  Cheddar has been produced in the region […]

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Tuna Tataki Summer Rolls

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Tuna Tataki Summer Rolls For the Summer Rolls: Rice paper wrappers Tuna Tataki, thinly sliced on an angle Assortment of vegetables and herbs (Suggestions: butter lettuce, cucumber cut into matchsticks, carrots cut into matchsticks, bell pepper cut into matchsticks, fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, shiso leaves, sprouts) For the […]

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Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce from The Whole Family Cookbook

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe from The Whole Family Cookbook, by Michelle Stern Makes 4 to 6 servings For the Crispy Tofu: 2 packages extra-firm tofu, preferably organic 3 tablespoons canola oil For the Asian Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon […]

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Sweet Potato Ginger Risotto

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Sweet Potato Ginger Risotto Makes 3 – 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 cup rice 4 to 6 cups warm dashi salt 1 cup sweet potato cubes (1/2-inch cubes) 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium […]

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