Makes 8 servings Without using a bamboo mat, you can produce almost the same sort of sushi by hand rolling. But because hand-rolled sushi is not as firmly or evenly packed as the kind rolled in a mat, the hand-rolled type is eaten as is, without being cut into bite-sized […]
Tomato Tart with Oil-Cured Olives
Makes one 8-inch tart (5 to 6 portions) or twenty-four 1-inch tartlets This tart makes a wonderful lunch with a simple salad on the side. The typically Provençal ingredients are simple yet have an amazing amount of flavor. If you want to, you can also turn this into little tartlets […]
Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 18 pieces) Ingredients 3 green plantains, peeled 3 cups canola oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups water Directions Cut the plantains in 1-inch slices on the bias. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over moderate heat to about 350°F/177°C. Fry the plantains […]
VEGAN CAULIFLOWER QUESO
Makes 4 cups Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower florets (about 1/2 head small cauliflower) 1 cup water 1/2 cup carrots, cut into coins 1/4 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/4 […]
Vegetable Carpaccio
Makes 6 servings Ingredients Berbere Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon Dry Berbere Spice Blend Garlic Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons water 2 garlic cloves Sea salt, to taste 3 tablespoon safflower or olive oil 1 kohlrabi (see note), peeled 1 watermelon radish, […]
Vegetable Samosas
Makes 24 small samosas Filling
Vietnamese Salad Rolls
Makes 8 Servings Salad Rolls Ingredients 4 cups warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 8 rice paper rounds, 12-inch diameter 8 small cooked shrimp (30/35 count), peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves Salad Filling Ingredients 4 oz rice noodles 2 cups carrot julienne 2 teaspoons salt, plus as […]
Vietnamese-Style Fried Spring Rolls
Makes 20 pieces Spring roll wrappers usually can be found in the produce section. We opted to panfry these spring rolls, rather than deep fry them. Be sure the oil is heated properly. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white portion only […]
Zucchini Pancakes with Tzatziki Sauce
Makes 8 Servings Pancakes Ingredients 3 cups (12 oz) coarsely grated zucchini Salt, as needed 1 cup chopped scallions 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup chopped dill 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 3 ounces […]