Cuban Mango Salad
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 large 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 or other mild vinegar, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
A few dashes of Tabasco or other bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste
Combine...
Tofu Caesar Salad Dressing
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons Dijon style prepared mustard
1 package (12 ounces) tofu
ΒΌ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Asian fish sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly...
Soupy Golden Dal (Lentil Soup)
You can use regular (green/brown) lentils for this soup, too; it will taste just as good but the color is not as pretty.
1 cup orange lentils
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dried...
Cuban Corn Chowder
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, or pinch cayenne to taste
4 cups bouillon
2 teaspoons cumin
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut in small cubes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups frozen white sweet corn (or use kernels cut from fresh corn)
1 cup frozen peas
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cook the...
Curried Broccoli Soup
1 head broccoli
2 large potatoes
2 cloves garlic
6 cups bouillon
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
Orange slices (optional)
Chop the broccoli, potatoes and garlic. Combine with the...
Red Pepper Stew
1/2 cup red lentils
2 onions, chopped
3 cups bouillon
6 medium or 4 large red bell peppers, cut in 1/2" chunks
1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
pinch of cayenne, or to taste
1 cup white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 16-ounce can white beans, drained
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
freshly ground black pepper to taste
cooked whole grains (optional)
plain yogurt...
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...
SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES
spice blend recipes from Diana Mirkin
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...
Cranberry-Wild Rice Salad
1 cup dried cranberries
4 cups cooked wild rice, chilled
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 6-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped flat (Italian) parsley
1/2 cup rice vinegar or other mild vinegar, to taste
1/2 cup slivered almonds or other nuts of your choice
Combine all ingredients. If making ahead, add...
Shellfish Creole
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup bouillon
1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
1 teaspoon oregano
pinch cayenne, or to taste
4 cups cooked brown rice or barley
1 pound cooked lobster, crab or shrimp, or surimi, in bite-size pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives
lime slices for garnish
Hot pepper sauce...
Seafood Tossed Salad
For the dressing:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Juice of one lemon or lime
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
Freshly ground pepper to taste
For the salad:
1 pound cooked or canned seafood of your choice, cut in 1/2-1" pieces
2 ripe tomatos, chopped, or one box grape tomatoes
4 green onions, sliced (white...
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...
Mushroom Nibbles
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley or oregano
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
2 8-ounce boxes small button mushrooms (or large ones cut in quarters)
Combine all ingredients except the mushrooms in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the mushrooms, reduce...
Clementine-Wild Rice Salad
12 clementines, peeled and sectioned
1 6-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained (cut into smaller pieces if desired)
2 bunches green onions, white part, sliced thin
2 cups cooked wild rice, chilled
1 cup chopped mint leaves (optional)
1 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves (optional)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
3 cups...
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...
Gabe’s Famous Bean-Eggplant-Tomato Casserole – Quick Version
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons. dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 eggplants (select very young, firm, shiny ones), unpeeled, diced into 1/2" cubes
3 16-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Bring...
Artichoke-Wild Rice Salad
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 6-ounce jars of marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro or flat parsley
1 teaspoon chili powder
pinch cayenne, to taste
1/4 cup rice vinegar or other light vinegar to taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Combine all ingredients and...
Firehouse Chili (with Oatmeal)
Oatmeal gives a meaty consistency to this tasty, easy and healthful chili.
1 onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper (red or green), chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons bouillon granules
1 cup water
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
2 16-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or long-cooking style -- uncooked)
1 tablespoon mild...
Catfish Gumbo
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
6 cups bouillon
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
2 teaspoons oregano
pinch cayenne, or to taste
3 cups okra or green beans, cut in bite-size pieces
(or use both -- fresh or frozen)
1 pound catfish fillets (or any other fish of your choice),...
Caesar Salad with Creamy Tofu Dressing
For the dressing:
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons Dijon style prepared mustard
1 package (12 ounces) soft tofu
ΒΌ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Asian fish sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
For the salad:
1 small head (clean) Romaine lettuce
2-3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan...
Tomatoes with Cucumber and Onion
4 tomatoes, sliced
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 red onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup light Italian dressing
Freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and serve with ground pepper to taste.
4 servings
Vera Mirkin’s No-Liver Chopped Liver
Gabe's mother lived to 106, so she must have done something right!
This really does taste a lot like chopped chicken liver and it is yummy.
3 onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 hard boiled eggs
2 cups walnuts
cayenne and salt to taste
(you may add other seasonings if you wish)
Saute the onions in oil until soft. Combine with...
How to De-Gas Beans
If you're bothered by gas when you eat beans, try this cooking method.
Confetti Salad
1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1 large green pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
For the dressing, mix together:
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon hot Chinese mustard or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent sweetener...
Fall Fruit Curry
1 cup bouillon or water
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon apple pie spice or dessert spice blend
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 tart apples, cored and cut in bite-size pieces
4 pears, cored and cut in bite-size pieces
2 cups fresh or frozen peaches, cut in bite size pieces
2 cups fresh or canned pineapple, bite-size
1/2 cup dried...
Tagine with Pumpkin & Vegetables
2 onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 cups bouillon
3 cups pumpkin or winter squash chunks (1"), peeled
2 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut in 1/2" pieces
...
Quick and Hearty Chick Pea Soup
1/2 cup bulgur
6 cups bouillon
2 16-ounce cans chick peas
2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon harissa, or hot pepper sauce to taste
1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
Lemon slices or wedges for garnish
Bring the bulgur and bouillon to a boil. Add the chickpeas, oregano and harissa sauce. Return to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the bulgur...
Mediterranean Seafood Stew
1 onion, chopped
2 red or green bell peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 stalks fennel or celery, or some of each, chopped
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up
1/2 cup bouillon
1/2 teaspoon Harissa sauce, or your favorite hot sauce, to taste
1 1/2 to 3 pounds (total) seafood, in bite-size pieces (see suggestions below)
1/2 pound...
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
