Combine the water & soy sauce in a pot & bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add wild rice & cover, reduce heat & simmer for 30 minutes. Add the quinoa, cover & simmer for a further 20 minutes or until the water is all absorbed. Remove from heat & allow to steam, […]

Prepare rice as usual. When the water begins to boil add the lemon juice and saffron, then reduce heat, cover, and proceed as directed. This can also be made in a rice cooker. Add the lemon juice and saffron when the water begins to boil usually about 10 minutes from starting time. Goes well with […]

Sprinkle the eggplant slices on both sides with salt, spread them out on a tray and leave 30 minutes. Sponge dry with paper towels. In a large frying pan, pour in olive oil to a depth of 1/4 inch and place over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices, in batches, in the hot oil until […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 1 large acorn squash (approximately 32 oz) 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cut […]

Heat oil in large nonstick saucepan. Add pepper, onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add lentils, rice, bacon, water and broth, simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes until lentils and rice are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce. Garnish with green onion.

Preparation Time: 0:45 Prepare Cornbread: Heat oven to 400-degrees. Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl combine milk, 1/2 cup oil, and the eggs; mix well. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture. Stir ONLY until moistened. Pour into greased […]

1. Cut off the tough lower stems of the asparagus and discard. Cut each stalk diagonally into 3 or 3 pieces. 2. Heat the oils together in a wok over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry for one minute. 3. Add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still crisp…4 to 5 minutes. 4 […]

Wash the mushrooms and cut it in thin slices. Cut the onion in slices too. Fry the onion and garlic in vegetable oil and when the onion will be transparent add the mushrooms, epazote, salt and pepper. Cook until water evaporated. Serve as a side dish or a main dish with tortillas as tacos or […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 10 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50 Ingredients: 1 large jicama, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint 3 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp salt Directions: Arrange jicama and red onion slices on […]

Take a LARGE onion. (pref. 18 – 20 oz. in size) Cut off top piece and peel leaving the root attached. Make a slice down the onion to about1/2 to 3/4 inches from the root. Completely slice the onion approx. 1/2 in appart in thickness. Place in an ice bath to allow to bloom. (about […]