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Beef and Sweet Potato Stir Fry
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1½ pound sweet potatoes (about 3 large) 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed 1½ pound boneless beef sirloin or flank steak 6 scallions 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 6 tablespoons peanut oil 3 teaspoons Asian sesame…
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Shrimp & Quinoa with Vegetables
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 small carrots, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 3 teaspoons grated ginger 2 clove garlic, sliced 1 small red chile, minced (optional) 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 egg, beaten 6 ounces small shrimp, peeled and cleaned 3…
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Thai Style Spicy Vegetables
Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 to 3 Thai red chile peppers (more=spicy), minced 1 medium shallot, chopped 3 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot 3 tablespoons canola oil 1½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed Fresh cilantro, chopped Dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional) Directions In a…
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Broccoli with Ginger and Sesame
Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted ¾ cup vegetable stock 1½ tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1½ pound broccoli florets 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger Canola, or grapeseed oil for sautéing Directions Mix the vegetable stock, soy sauce, and dark sesame…
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Lomo Saltado
Gustav Pierson discovered this traditional Peruvian dish on our recent trip to visit the organic fair-trade growers. The dish takes roots in Peru but with Asian (chifa) influences. The dish is basically a stir fry with French Fries and rice. The beef is typically marinated in vinegar and soy sauce and then stir fried with…