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Posts Tagged ‘spring’
Pasta Primavera – Spring Vegetable Pasta
April 10th, 2010
My Health slow meals = life: spring roll recipe
December 26th, 2009
My Health Vegan Tofu Apple Spring Rolls Recipe (Makes 9 spring rolls)
July 6th, 2009
My Health 1 pound firm tofu
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
A pinch of cayenne
1 Granny Smith apple
9 8-inch diameter dried rice paper wrappers
18 fresh cilantro stems
1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
1 bunch scallions, sliced
9 large leaf or butterhead lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
Wrap the tofu in a kitchen towel and set it on a plate. Put another plate on top and weigh it down with something heavy. Press the tofu for 30 minutes. Make a marinade by whisking together 3 tablespoons of the orange juice, the mirin, soy sauce, and canola oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and cayenne. Cut the tofu into three slices lengthwise, then turn the tofu block on its side and cut into thirds again, making nine equal slices.
Place the slices in an 8×8-inch baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Let the tofu sit for 3 minutes, then turn the slices over and let sit for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the tofu and marinade for 40 minutes, until it is golden brown and the marinade is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the Granny Smith apple. Toss the apple slices with the remaining tablespoon of orange juice to keep them from browning.
Dip one of the wrappers in a wide bowl filled with warm water for 15 seconds, or until softened. Transfer to a dry work surface and pat dry. Arrange a slice of tofu along with some apple slices, 2 sprigs of cilantro, some Napa cabbage, and scallions in a mound just below the center of the wrapper. Roll up the rice paper to form a tight bundle, folding in the sides along the way. Serve or pack each roll wrapped in a lettuce leaf (this will keep the spring roll from sticking to the plate). If packing for later, cover the rolls with a damp paper towel and some plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.
Roasted Asparagus with Egg Garnish – A spring Treat!
May 9th, 2009
My Health Here is an easy, healthy, and tasty recipe from my local farmer’s market newsletter:
Roasted Asparagus with Egg Garnish
A fabulous side dish featuring a favorite spring treat!
1 large egg
1 pound asparagus (about 1 large bunch)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the egg in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover the pot, and remove from the heat; set aside for 10 minutes. Drain; roll the egg between your palm and the counter to crack the shell, and then peel under cool running water.
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 8 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through to turn the asparagus. Arrange the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Rub the egg through a medium-mesh strainer and sprinkle it over the asparagus.
Grind a generous amount of black pepper over the top. Serve warm or room temperature.

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