A medley of brown rice cooked in Golden Monkey tea, fried with onion, carrot, broccoli, and bits of egg, peas, and corn Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups water*3 tablespoons Golden Monkey black tea leaves (dry)**1 1/2 cups brown rice1 stick butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and… Read more »
Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and grilled Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large red onions, cut into halves and thickly sliced4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and cut into florets (bite-size)2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1-2 tablespoons minced garlic… Read more »
Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield: about 2 cups Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to tasteYour… Read more »
A medley of brown rice cooked in Golden Monkey tea, fried with onion, carrot, broccoli, and bits of egg, peas, and corn Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups water*3 tablespoons Golden Monkey black tea leaves (dry)**1 1/2 cups brown rice1 stick butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and… Read more »
A savory mina, made from layered matzos with a filling of broccoli, onions, egg, and three cheeses Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) or 8 servings (as a side dish) Ingredients: 4 cups of bite-sized fresh broccoli florets (or one 14-ounce bag of frozen broccoli)1 small onion, chopped8 matzo… Read more »
A flavorful patty of matzo meal, eggs, cottage cheese, and onions, fried in shallow oil Yield: 20 latkes Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese3 eggs, separated1 teaspoon salt2 1/4 cups matzo meal (9 ounces)1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt or waterground black pepperoil, for… Read more »
Simple instructions for making delicious pintos from dried beans! Yield: varies Ingredients: Dried pinto beansWaterSalt Instructions: 1. Wash pinto beans in water. Sort out any rocks or other items, if needed. Be sure you’re using beans that aren’t too old, or they will never cook soft enough no matter how… Read more »
Crisp-tender grilled asparagus spears seasoned with garlic, soy sauce and pepper Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus spears2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon soy sauce*1 teaspoon garlic salt8-10 cranks of black pepper Instructions: 1. In clean water, soak 4 long bamboo skewers for at least 20-30 minutes. If using shorter… Read more »
Tender brussels sprouts and cauliflower florets sauteed with onions and tossed with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup for a lightly sweet, tangy flavor! Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound brussels sprouts, washed1 pound cauliflower florets, washed and cut bite-size1 large red onion, thickly sliced2 tablespoons oilsalt, to tastedash of black… Read more »
A flavorful medley of kidney beans, black beans, green beans and artichokes seasoned with rosemary and lightly sweetened with maple syrup Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) cut green beans, drained (OR 1 1/2 cups cut cooked green beans from fresh or frozen)1 can (15 ounces) dark red… Read more »
