Cook the Udon Noodles in a large amount of boiling salted water acording to package direstions until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Add lemon juice, zest, pepper, vegetable stock, and coconut and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high […]

Combine tomatoes, cilantro, onion and hot pepper. Season to taste with sweetener, chili powder, salt, and wine vinegar. Yields 2 1/2 cups.

Ensure that the tomatoes are not overly salty. Refresh them in warm water to cover for about 10 minutes. Soak them just long enough to soften them, but be careful that they do not become soggy. Drain & pat dry. Warm the olive oil in a small saute pan over very low heat. Add the […]

1. Place the tomatoes, garlic and rocket leaves in a bowl. Add the olive oil and season well with the salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 2. Cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for 8 -1 0 minutes until al dente. Rinse well with cold water […]

Heat oil heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onion; saute until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add rice and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and cook until rice is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes; […]

Bring a medium pan of water to the boil. Snap the ends off the snap and snow peas. Add the snap peas to the boiling water and time 30 seconds; add the snow peas and time 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking completely. Pat dry with paper towels. In […]

Arrange diced eggplant on a cookie sheet & sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 30 minutes. Rinse well. Saute drained eggplant in olive oil until lightly browned & set aside. Lightly saute the onion & garlic in about 1 tb olive oil until softened, then add the tomato sauce & wine. Bring to a boil, […]

Saute caraway seeds in canola oil. Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly. Serve hot or cold with a dollop of Tofu Sour Cream.

Beat together cream cheese, parmesan, green onions and pesto until well blended. On lightly floured surface roll half of puff pastry (1 sheet) into 10×6 inch rectangle. Spread half the cheese mixture over pastry, covering completely. Scatter half the olives over filling. Roll lengthwise like jelly roll, starting at long side to make a log. […]

CHEFS NOTE: The word “napoleon” in this recipe refers to the technique of layering ingredients between thin, crisp layers–in this case, potatoes. STEP ONE: Prepare the Curry Oil– Combine curry powder and grapeseed oil. Allow to infuse for a few days and then strain and store in a plastic squeeze bottle. STEP TWO: Prepare Artichoke […]