Notes & Info

Orange Spice Banana Bread

1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/8 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg Optional: 1 1/4 cups toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 tbsp grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3) 1/4 cup plain yogurt (more […]

Jicama Slaw

1 large jicama, peeled and finely shredded 1/2 napa cabbage, finely shredded 2 carrots, shredded Dressing: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tbsp honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil Salt, freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley leaves Place jicama, cabbage and […]

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

40 asparagus spears (about 2 lbs) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp butter 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 400° Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes, […]

Mashed Potato Cakes with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds

1.5 lb russet potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped herbs (optional) 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 large egg 4 tsp plus 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp cooking oil […]

Crepes

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp melted butter Mix the flour and salt in a glass bowl. Beat the eggs in a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup. Add the milk and water and mix well. Slowly pour the liquid into a well in […]