Spicy Crab Salad
1 pound crab meat (or other cooked seafood of your choice)
1 box grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon mild chile powder
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced or bottled red pepper sauce to taste
2 cups cooked, chilled barley
1/4 cup lime juice,...
Tropical Shrimp Salad
1 pound small shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cup celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup baby carrots, sliced crosswise
1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup cilantro or flat parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
pinch cayenne, or to taste
4 ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup chopped nuts (your...
Corn-off-the-Cob Chowder
1 onion, chopped
10 ears fresh corn
4 cups chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Saute the onion in 1/2 cup of the bouillon for 5-10 minutes, or until softened. Meanwhile, cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl....
Easy Split Pea Soup
Note: You can easily double or triple this recipe -- freezes well, too!
1 pound dried split peas
8 cups bouillon
2 onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons mild curry powder, or to taste
pinch cayenne, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil and...
Quinoa-Mushroom Pilaf
1 12-ounce box quinoa
5 cups bouillon or water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 8-ounce boxes sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons mild chili powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans, slivered almonds or other nuts of your choice (optional)
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges (optional)
Bring the bouillon or water to a boil in a pot,...
Smoked Salmon Salad
1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut in bite-size pieces
1 16-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup orange, tangerine or clementine sections, in bite-size pieces
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
juice of one lemon
rice vinegar, to taste (start with about 2 tablespoons),
or a...
Peachy Thai Soup
5 cups bouillon
(include liquid from cooking shrimp)
1 stalk lemon grass -- bottom 6" peeled, cut in 1/2" pieces and crushed slightly
1/4" slice fresh ginger
1 t. Thai Spice Mix
1 cup...
Turkish Three-Bean Soup
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups bouillon
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup red lentils
pinch cayenne pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 16-ounce can chick peas, undrained
1 16-ounce can fava beans or kidney beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or flat parsley
Combine the onion, bouillon, tomato paste, lentils and spices in a large pot. Bring to a...
Pepper-Potato Casserole
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups bouillon
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1" chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut in 1" chunks
4 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2" cubes
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
1 teaspoon dried thyme
pinch cayenne, to taste
juice of one lemon
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup sliced black...
One-Arm Seafood Chili
Even with your arm in a cast, you can serve a tasty, healthful meal in half an hour. No chopping; open all the packages with scissors.
2 26-ounce boxes chopped tomatoes (such as Parmalat brand - see note)
2 cups bouillon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
pinch cayenne, to taste
salt to taste
2 16-ounce bags frozen Tex-Mex...
Black Bean Gazpacho
2 16-ounce cans black beans, undrained
1 bouillon cube, crushed and dissolved in a little hot water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne, or to taste
Blend all ingredients...
Italian Lentil Soup
1 cup lentils
6 cups bouillon
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
pinch cayenne, or to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup bulgur
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
2 10-ounce bags baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients but the spinach and black pepper...
Juliet’s Black Bean and Corn Soup
1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
I medium red bell pepper, diced into small pieces
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bouillon
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 19-ounce can black beans or two cups of cooked black beans
1 cup frozen corn
In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the...
Creamy Carrot Soup
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds carrots, chopped or shredded in a food processor
6 cups bouillon
1 tablespoon ground coriander
pinch cayenne, to taste
1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats
freshly ground black pepper to taste
chopped cilantro or Italian parsley for garnish (optional)
Combine all ingredients, except the cilantro or parsley, in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce...
Bright Yellow Dal
Dal is a thick puree of spiced lentils or split peas that can be yellow, orange, green or brown depending on the legume you choose. Serve it with cooked whole grains and a green salad, or combine it with other Indian-inspired dishes for a multi-course ethnic feast.
Any Vegetable Curry
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup bouillon
1 tablespoon curry powder
pinch cayenne, to taste
6-8 cups vegetables (choose at least two and as many as you like, such as potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, zucchini, yellow squash, etc.), cut in bite-size pieces
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 can chick peas, undrained
1 cup yogurt
Cooked...
Spanish Rice
2 cups cooked brown rice or barley
1 cup tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped (white part)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne, to taste
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives (optional)
Chopped cilantro or Italian parsley for garnish (optional)
Combine the grains, tomato sauce, onions and spices in a pot. Bring...
Kasha Salad
Buckwheat (whole kasha) is a great source of fiber and it's a delicious, quick cooking whole grain for salads.
1 cup kasha (buckwheat groats)
2 cups bouillon
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed crisp-tender
1 cucumber, chopped
1 yellow...
Ratatouille with Baby Potatoes
Easy, healthful recipe for Ratatouille with baby potatoes
Diana Mixes a Salad
Diana shows you how easy it is to make one of her quick mix-and-match salads:
Speedy Creole Bean Stew
2 cups bouillon
1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix
1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning
1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
pinch cayenne, or to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup bulgur
1 16-ounce can kidney beans
2-4 tablespoons rice vinegar
Bring the bouillon, vegetables and spices to a boil in a large pot. Stir in...
Quinoa Salad with Melon and Spinach
1/2 pound spinach, preferably baby leaves
1 cup watermelon balls or cubes
1 cup honeydew balls or cubes
1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes
1 cucumber, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 small red onion, chopped fine
2 cups cooked quinoa (see note below)
1/4 cup honey mustard salad dressing
Wash and drain the spinach and remove any tough stems. If the leaves...
Extra Quick Chili
An extra quick chili recipe that is super-easy and delicious too.
Paella (Spanish Seafood Stew)
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup bouillon
2 teaspoons oregano
pinch cayenne, to taste
4 cups cooked barley, brown rice or other whole grains of your choice
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" chunks
1 pound asparagus, cut in 1-2" pieces (reserve the tips)
1...
Squash Chili
1 winter squash, about 2 pounds
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered or cut in 1/2" pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne, to taste
2 cups bouillon
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 can small red or pink beans, drained
2 cups frozen baby lima beans
2 cups frozen...
Mediterranean Clams and Beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup bouillon
1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish)
2 cups canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
pinch cayenne or Tabasco sauce to taste
1 16-ounce can small white beans or pink beans, drained
1 or...
Tri-Color Salsa or Dip
1 16-ounce can small red beans, drained
1 10-ounce can shoepeg corn, drained
2-4 tablespoons hot red pepper relish, or to taste
1 bunch green onions, white part only, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Mix all ingredients together and chill.
Yield: About 3 cups
Sweet Potato Curry
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut in 1" cubes (peeled if you wish)
4 green bananas, peeled and cut in 1/2" slices
1 stalk of lemon grass, sliced lengthwise and crushed (optional)
3 cups bouillon
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups cut green beans or peas, frozen or...
Salmon Mousse
1 cup bottled clam juice, bouillon or water
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 15-ounce can salmon (preferably red sockeye)
2 tablespoons capers (optional)
1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part)
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne, or to taste
1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Fresh herbs, lemon slices and/or red bell pepper strips for garnish
Heat the clam juice...
Cuban Mango Salad
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 mangoes, peeled and chopped
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked, chilled brown rice or barley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro or Italian parsley
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Bottled hot pepper sauce to taste
Combine all ingredients and chill.
4-6 servings
