Month: July 2015

peanut-lime noodles with roasted broccoli

peanut-lime noodles with roasted broccoli

As the saying goes… if you don’t succeed, try, try again. Well, we did exactly that while searching for the best peanut-lime noodle dish. We tried so many recipes from different cookbooks and blogs online, but none met our expectations until finally discovering and perfecting this amazing South-Asain masterpiece. The sauce is so easy to prepare: it combines creamy peanut butter with brown sugar, fresh ginger, a clove of garlic, scallions, a generous splash of lime juice, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. This smooth and delicious sauce is then tossed with linguine and tender oven-roasted broccoli, making a simple, healthy, and flavorful dinner that you can make in about 30 minutes.

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caribbean black bean salad

caribbean black bean salad

When you bring a cold salad to a potluck and it is the first thing to disappear, you know you have a winning recipe. We first made this crowd-pleaser for a tropical-themed party a few years ago, and it has been our go-to salad ever since. Loaded with fresh red and yellow bell peppers, sliced green scallions, black beans and rice, and seasoned with a zesty cuban-inspired dressing made with dijon mustard, minced garlic, and spices, this delicious and festive dish is a kaleidoscope of bright colors and summer flavors.

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pan y chocolate

pan y chocolate

How is it possible that this classic, chocolatey, Spanish dessert is not a household name? And why has it taken so long for Ryan to tell Adam about this magnificent treat that he grew up with? There are many questions in life that remain a mystery. Recognizing this, the best advice for Adam is to just let it go, be thankful that he now knows the recipe, and to make up for lost time by preparing this as often as possible.

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moroccan carrot and chickpea tagine

tagine ready to serve

You don’t need a fancy tagine to make this easy and delicious Moroccan dish. Since it is vegetarian, it cooks quickly and any large covered pot in your kitchen will work! Tagines are the original slow-cookers, and these African clay pots are traditionally used to simmer stews for hours over hot coals, using the cone-shaped lid to enhance the flavors by trapping steam and returning the condensation back into the pot. If you do decide to buy one, they are widely available at kitchen stores and online. But either way you can still prepare this exotic delicacy, in which sliced carrots and tender chickpeas are simmered with onions, freshly chopped garlic, and blended with aromatic spices of turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon, creating a deliciously satisfying dish with the irresistible fragrances and distinctive tastes of Morocco.

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snobby joes

snobby joes

We were thrilled to find a vegetarian version of this family favorite. When we were growing up, we were always excited to have sloppy joes for dinner, and every time it felt like a special treat. But what made them so appealing? Perhaps it was the tangy sauce, with a sweetness that felt indulgent and almost dessert-like. Maybe it was the silly name, or that they were just so messy and fun to eat. Whatever it was, they were so good that you couldn’t help eating more than one. Hats off to the Veganomicon for creating this tasty alternative that has the same smoky, tangy, sweet, and savory flavor as the classic recipe, but simply without the meat.

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