Archive for the ‘Heart Healthy’ Category

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Evolution of the Creation/ A Quinoa Meatball Landscape Meatballs. Swedish meatballs. New Nordic Cuisine. Landscape design. Bed head. Tousled. Meatballs. Vegetarian. Quinoa. Fundamental naturalism. Foraging. Windy. Wavy. Ruffled. Native. Tasty…. Read more

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    Thursday, January 19, 2012

    Organic Kale with Dried Cherries & Shirataki Noodles Garlicky Chili Lime Dressing I’m not usually a fan of those free food samples at the supermarket. Seen too many “grazers” with poor manners and questionable hygiene, I suppose. But every… Read more

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      Friday, January 13, 2012

      Korean Pancakes Bindaetteok Gina Lee tells her Korean Pancakes story: “She was a fabulous cook. When Scott and I were first married she would often bring Korean dishes over to our house, including these wonderful savory pancakes. I… Read more

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        Thursday, January 5, 2012

        MY FAVORITE, A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE TROTTER The Ultimate Vegetable Stir-Fry Tower Pea Sprouts, Shiitake, Soybean Sprouts, Pickled Japanese Cucumber & Red Jalapeño Chinese Chives, Tofu, Ginger, Cilantro Over an Organic Short Grain Rice… Read more

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          Friday, December 30, 2011

          Crispy-Skin Local Sustainable Black Cod Ginger Braised Baby Bok Choy Garlic Chive Blossom Garnish This simple preparation of Black Cod is a welcome respite between all the rich lavish holiday foods. Wild-caught locally, off the coast of… Read more

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            Wednesday, December 21, 2011

            Peace. Love. Light. Latkes. I received a most meaningful card from one of my dearest cherished friends today, on this first day of Hanukkah in the year 5772. May you be strengthened by tradition, Warmed by the Hanukkah lights, And may your… Read more

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              Thursday, December 15, 2011

              Curried Mung Bean Soup, Kimchi, Chili Oil and A Trip to The Dish Factory Neither this soup nor a trip to The Dish Factory are for the faint of heart. Asian-fusion-style mung bean soup is flavored with hot muchi curry powder, garnished with… Read more

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                Sunday, December 11, 2011

                ♡ heart-healthy olive oil oatmeal walnut cranberry blueberry raisin cookies ♡ Taste With The Eyes is four-and-a-half years old and it’s time to celebrate! No, not because of the mini-milestone, we’re celebrating the first cookie recipe on… Read more

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                  Thursday, November 17, 2011

                  Third in a Series of Superiores Tacos Vegetarianos Spicy Colorful Veggie Tacos, Korean-Style Scrambled Tofu with Gochujang and Scallion Sesame Leaf, Seasoned Bean Sprouts, Pickled Cucumber, Diced Daikon Carrot Ribbons, Pickled Red Onion,… Read more

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                    Saturday, November 12, 2011

                    Second in a Series of Superiores Tacos Vegetarianos All GREEN Grilled Zucchini Tacos Prickly Pear Cactus Tortillas Butter Lettuce, Avocado, Shredded Green Cabbage, Cilantro, Serrano Chile Lime Garlic Cilantro Sauce The inspiration for… Read more

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                      Wednesday, November 9, 2011

                      First in a Series of Superiores Tacos Vegetarianos Garlicky Green Chard & Shiitake Tacos Seared Onion, Cana de Cabra Spanish Goat Cheese, Chiffonade of Epazote Corn & Whole Wheat Blend Tortilla, Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa It was worth… Read more

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                        Friday, September 9, 2011

                        Warm Herbed Quinoa Cake, Kalamata Aioli Arugula Salad with Heirloom Black Garbanzos, Kalamata Olive, Walnut, Feta, Red Onion… Read more

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                          Monday, August 15, 2011

                          In Memoriam Julia Child August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004 chef, mentor, heroine, author, television icon, inspiration, nonagenarian, friend “Today we are going to make a delightful dinner, Caesar Salad and Salmon en Papillote. Of course,… Read more

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                            Thursday, August 11, 2011

                            steamed sablefish with sautéed shiitake wrapped in bok choy leaves over NAVY beans, mung bean sprouts, kizami shoga NAVY bean emulsion, society garlic blossom garnish uss abraham lincoln cvn-72 nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft… Read more

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                              Wednesday, July 27, 2011

                              You’ve heard the expression “like a kid in a candy store?” Well that kid was me this past weekend at the Farmers’ Market in Palos Verdes. If it looked tasty, I bought it. No restraint whatsoever. From Japanese eggplant to okra to heirloom… Read more

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                                Monday, July 25, 2011

                                lacy pickled lotus root Just like the previous post on spicy pickled cucumber & wakame, lacy pickled lotus root is a unique summer side dish that offers a refreshing counterpoint to grilled meat, poultry or fish. In addition to its slightly… Read more

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                                  Wednesday, July 20, 2011

                                  japanese cucumber, wakame, serrano pepper sea-flavored sweet & sour garlic marinade, toasted sesame seed society garlic blossom garnish Lively, crisp, and vinegary – spicy pickled cucumber & wakame is a perfect summer accompaniment… Read more

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                                    Sunday, July 17, 2011

                                    Tofu Salad à la Provençal Heirloom Tomato, Tofu, Olive, Sweet Pepper, Scallion, Anchovy, Mitsuba Garlicky Tamari Vinaigrette WANTED:  Colorful summer salad recipes with flair! Drab dull ordinary salads need not apply. Does your salad have… Read more

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                                      Tuesday, June 21, 2011

                                      baby tagine indian eggplant, lemon confit, garlic, thai basil, olive oil, red pepper flakes with toasted ciabatta What to cook first in my new baby tagine?  I had been dreaming of a baby tagine ever since our most memorable meal on the 40th… Read more

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                                        Saturday, June 18, 2011

                                        Grilled Wild-Caught Mahi Mahi Cannellini Bean, Meyer Lemon Confit, Kalamata Olive, Italian Parsley, Scallion Salad Hello Dads. Hello Grilled Fish. We want our beautiful grilled fish to be the star at the table. No heavy sauces, no overpowering… Read more

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                                          Thursday, June 16, 2011

                                          Pan-Seared Copper River Sockeye Salmon, Pink Peppercorns Blistered Shishito Peppers The celebration continues! Taste With The Eyes is 4-years-old and we’re splurging with Copper River Salmon. The most expensive fresh salmon is only available… Read more

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                                            Tuesday, June 7, 2011

                                            Couscous Salad Timbales, Meyer Lemon Confit Zucchini, Peas, Garbanzo Beans, Roasted Almonds Scallion, Mint, Parsley, Crushed Red Pepper, Lemon Olive Oil Dressing This is the first of many sunny recipes using Meyer Lemon Confit. On March 7th… Read more

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                                              Wednesday, May 25, 2011

                                              Gourmet Picnic Spicy Cold Soba Noodles with Peanut, Scallion, and Cilantro Radish, Tofu, Shiitake, Carrot, Cucumber, Edamame, Shrimp Natasha, the 5 Star Foodie & Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks! host the 5 Star Makeover Cooking Group, a fabulous… Read more

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                                                Sunday, May 15, 2011

                                                Branzino Sotto Sale, Salmoriglio Whole Salt-Baked Mediterranean Sea Bass with an olive oil-lemon-garlic herb sauce with red chiles… Read more

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                                                  Thursday, April 28, 2011

                                                  white asparagus wrapped in japanese eggplant with a chiffonade of shiso served over mizuna spicy lemon miso dressing blistered shishito peppers and grape tomatoes Natasha, the 5 Star Foodie & Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks! host the 5 Star… Read more

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