Lemon-Chive Aioli

Ingredients
1 clove garlic
1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or substitute half-vegetable/canola oil and half-olive oil)
1 teaspoon or slightly more fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Pinch of salt
Directions
Finely mince and pulverize the garlic clove by smashing against a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife several times. In a [...]

Sundried Tomato, Basil and Broccoli Dumplings with Lemon-Chive Aioli

(makes about 15)
Ingredients
¼ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, patted dry and finely chopped
¼ or more packed fresh basil leaves, rolled up and finely sliced into chiffonades
1 ½ cups broccoli crowns, finely chopped
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients aside from the dumpling wrappers. Follow directions for folding and pan-frying dumplings. Serve with [...]

Typical Chinese Vegetarian Dumplings

(makes about 15)
Ingredients
15 round dumpling wrappers
2 cups shredded napa cabbage, squeezed or pressed to release water (see below)
½ cup shredded carrots
1 cup firm seasoned tofu, minced
2-3 scallions, both green and white parts, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Release enough [...]

Zucchini, Leek and Feta Dumplings with Balsamic Vinegar

(makes about 15)
Ingredients
15 round dumpling wrappers
About 1 ½ cups zucchini, summer squash, or a mixture of both, shredded with a box grater
1 cup finely chopped leeks, white and lighter green parts
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, tarragon or thyme, finely chopped
Pinch of salt
Black pepper to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients aside from the dumpling wrappers. [...]