Jollof Rice
1 lb. shrimp
2 onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic
10 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste
1 teaspoon...
Diana Makes her Southwestern Bean Salad
Diana shows you how to make one of her favorite salads using cooked whole grains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmyV1yYhIdY
Here's the recipe: Southwestern Bean Salad
This salad keeps well for several days, so make a large quantity and store the leftovers in your refrigerator.
Guidelines for Dr. Mirkin's modified DASH diet
Enjoy!
Checked 11/22/19
Extra Quick Chili
An extra quick chili recipe that is super-easy and delicious too.
Fruity-Nutty Salad
2 oranges or 6 tangerines or clementines, peeled and cut in bite-size pieces
2 tart apples, cut in bite-size chunks
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 cups cooked, chilled wild rice
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans, cashews or other nuts...
French Lentil Soup
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups tiny green (French) lentils
8 cups bouillon
1 potato, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch cayenne, to taste
1 pound spinach or swiss chard, chopped
Juice of one lemon
Freshly ground pepper
Bring the onion, garlic, celery, lentils and bouillon to a boil in a large pot. Add the...
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1/2 pound shrimp
3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, see note)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 small hot chile, seeded and sliced very thin
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick slivers
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
1 cup bean sprouts
Chopped fresh basil or cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons bottled peanut sauce (optional,...
Sweet Potato Bisque
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups bouillon
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper
pinch cayenne, to taste
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
2 cups light coconut milk or soy milk
Combine the onion, celery, sweet potatoes, bouillon, curry powder and peppers in a large pot....
Oatmeal for a Healthful Breakfast
Diana explains why oatmeal make such a healthful and satisfying breakfast, and shows you her easy way to make a batch for 3-4 days worth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFx2NErpIQ
Try your own variations using whatever additions you like: raisins or other dried fruits, pinenuts or any other nuts, cinnamon and so forth
Read the full instructions for the two-week SHOW...
Fall Minestrone
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 cups bouillon or water
1 cup chopped carrots
2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut in 1/2" chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, in 1" pieces
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, broken up
2 teaspoons...
Southwestern Bean Salad
2 cups cooked brown rice or barley
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (if you don't like cilantro, use flat Italian parsley)
1 minced jalapeno pepper, or a pinch of cayenne, to...
Butternut Squash-Fruit Casserole
1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups bouillon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch cayenne, or to taste
2 tart apples, cored and cut in 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup cooked barley or other whole grain of your choice
ground cinnamon for garnish
Pierce the squash with a...
Lima Bean Soup
2 onions, chopped
6 medium red potatoes, chopped
6 cups bouillon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
pinch cayenne, to taste
4 cups frozen baby lima beans
1 cup chopped cilantro or flat parsley (save a little for ganish)
2 cups plain yogurt
Black pepper
Roasted red peppers, cut in strips (optional)
Olives (preferably Greek-style), pitted and cut in chunks (optional)
Bring the onions, potatoes, bouillon, thyme...
Moroccan Chickpea and Barley Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced prosciutto or other cured ham (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups bouillon
3/4 cup barley
1/4 teaspoon harissa, or more to taste (see note #1, below)
3 15-ounce cans chick peas or 4 cups of cooked chickpeas (see note #2)
Juice of one...
About Bouillon and Stock
You'll notice that lots of my recipes list bouillon as an ingredient. That's my shorthand for using a flavored liquid instead of water. When one of my recipes calls for bouillon, here's what to use:
Bouillon cubes, granules or paste. The easiest method is to add one bouillon cube or one teaspoon of bouillon granules...
SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES
spice blend recipes from Diana Mirkin
Diana Cooks her Extra-Quick Chili
Watch Diana put together the fastest possible pot of chili, to serve over your cooked brown rice or other whole grains for a one-dish meal.
Add a tossed green salad if you like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwzlND5wn0
Now that you've seen how easy it is, try the recipe yourself!
Extra Quick Chili
How to De-Gas Beans
If you're bothered by gas when you eat beans, try this cooking method.
Fruity Pebbles
3 cups mixed dried fruits of your choice
1 cup finely chopped pecans
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ, plus more for rolling
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chocolate-orange liqueur (optional)
Chop the fruits in a food processor or chopping bowl to blend. Combine the fruit mixture with the remaining ingredients. Shape into small (½") balls...
Mix & Match Salads
Mix & Match Salads are whole meals in a salad bowl. Start with any lettuce or salad greens you like, and add ANY other ingredients from the Good Food Book: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and more. Try to get several different bright colors in the bowl, such as something red, orange or yellow....
Fruity Seafood Salad
1 7-ounce packet salmon or tuna, 2 cups cooked shrimps, or other cooked seafood of your choice
1 small fresh pineapple cut in bite-size pieces, or 1 can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 small cantaloupe, cut in bite-size pieces
1 cup grapes
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup rice vinegar, or to taste
Lettuce...
Dave’s Zucchini “Pasta” with Shrimp
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 anchovy filets (optional)
1/2 pound peeled shrimp
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into small pieces
2 medium zucchini, "spiralized" into pasta (see note below) or cut into matchstick strips
Fresh oregano to taste, or about 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat the...
Zippy Black Bean Dip
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained
1 clove garlic
A few dashes of bottled hot sauce or chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
Mash the ingredients together or puree in a blender. Serve with raw vegetable dippers.
Yield: About 2 cups
How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash
spaghetti squash cooking instructions
Golden Autumn Soup
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups bouillon
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of cayenne, to taste
1 cup orange lentils
4 carrots, sliced
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
1 cup coconut or soy milk (optional)
juice of one lemon
Optional garnishes:
yogurt
chopped cilantro
chopped green onions
Heat the olive oil in...
About Clementines
Clementines are the small citrus in boxes or mesh bags that appear in markets during the winter months. This year's crop is tasty, juicy and plentiful (prices are low!).
They're great for snacking, dessert or in fruit salads. Clementines also make a wonderful addition to almost any green salad, or in my recipes for salads...
Two-Bean Cabbage Slaw
1 16-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained
1 small head cabbage, slivered
1 small onion, chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
Peppercorn ranch or other light dressing of your choice
Combine the vegetables and chill. When ready to serve, stir in the dressing to reach the consistency you like.
6-8...
Watermelon-Barley Greek Salad
A beautiful and delicious summer salad, perfect for Labor Day, a Fourth of July picnic or any buffet table,
Diana Mixes a Salad
Diana shows you how easy it is to make one of her quick mix-and-match salads:
About Lentils
Lentils are small legumes, from the plant family that includes beans and peas. The ordinary greenish-brown variety is available in every supermarket, usually in the dried-bean section. At sixty-nine cents for a one-pound bag, they are a nutritional bargain. They are a good plant source of protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals.
You may...
Basic Brown Rice
1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups bouillon
Bring the bouillon to a boil, stir in the brown rice and return to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Don't overcook brown rice; it tastes best when the grains are...
