Spring Challenge day 23- Arame with Sweet Corn

April 23, 2010

Arame with Sweet Corn-by Aveline Kushi 1 Ounce dried arame 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil 1 Cup onions, sliced into half moons Spring or filtered water 2-3 Tbsp tamari soy sauce 2 Cups fresh sweet corn kernels Clean the arame and put it in a strainer to drain. Oil a frying pan and heat it. [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 22- Tempeh Shish Kebab

April 22, 2010

Yahoo! How do you feel now? Feel like you can cook anything? Week 4 Well done! Tempeh Shish Kebab-by Aveline Kushi This is a favorite for parties or summer barbecues. Quantity of ingredients will vary with number of people served and how items are arranged on skewers. Carrots Burdock Red radishes Umeboshi plums Broccoli flowerets [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 21-Yudofu

April 21, 2010

Yudofu-by Aveline kushi 2 Cups spring or filtered water 1 Strip kombu 2 Shiitake mushrooms 1 Pound fresh firm tofu, sliced into 1-inch thick slices 1 Bunch watercress, washed Tamari soy sauce Sliced lemon Gingeroot juice Finely chopped scallions for garnish Place water, kombu and mushrooms in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 20- Kidney Beans

April 21, 2010

Kidney Beans-by Aveline Kushi 1 Cup kidney beans Spring or filtered water 1 Strip kombu, 6-8 inches long 11/2 Tsp miso per cup of beans, preferably barley miso Wash and soak the beans for 6-8 hours. Put the kombu in the bottom of a heavy pot. Set the beans on top of the kombu and [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 19- Mustard Green Pickles

April 19, 2010

Mustard Green Pickles-by Aveline kushi 10 Whole mustard green leaves Sea salt Wash the mustard greens, drain, and place 3 leaves in a pickle press or bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the leaves. make another layer of 3-4 leaves and sprinkle with salt. Finally add the remaining leaves and salt. Place the [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 18- Miso Tahini Dressing

April 18, 2010

Miso tahini dressing-by Aveline kushi 1 Tsp miso 3 Tsp tahini 1 Tsp grated onion 1/2 Cup spring or filtered water Mix all the ingredients together with a suribachi -I mix this in a bowl with a fork. -Great poured over any cooked or raw vegetable

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Spring Challenge day 17- Mixed Pressed salad

April 18, 2010

Mixed Pressed Salad-by Aveline Kushi 1/2 Head medium-sized cabbage, shredded 2 Carrots, sliced or shredded 1 Bunch red radishes, sliced, plus radish tops, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp sea salt Mix the vegetables and salt together and press for 30-45 minutes. The pressure may be reduced as the water starts to come out. Before serving, squeeze [...]

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Macrobiotic fast food?

April 17, 2010

The kids came home singing that annoying McDonald’s commercial ,and after the 100th time I said “That’s it let’s make it” ! -Sourdough buns -1 lb Halibut -1 lb  extra firm tofu -Earths best soy butter (optional) -Soy cheese slices -Tarter sauce -Olive oil -Bread crumbs Halibut/Tofu Coat both sides of the halibut/tofu in bread [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 16-Fruit salad

April 16, 2010

Fruit Salad-by Aveline kushi Lettuce leaves 1/2 Cup cubed honeydew melon 1/2 Cup cubed cantaloupe 1/2 Cup seeded watermelon shaped into balls with a scoop 1/2 Cup sliced unpeeled apples Pinch of sea salt Put a few fresh leaves in the bottom of a serving bowl. In a separate bowl mix the fruit with the [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 15- Wakame cucumber salad

April 15, 2010

Yay! Week 3! Well done everyone! So what has been you or your families favorite dish so far?  My children loved the maki sushi and the noodle dishes, they called the tempeh dish “Tempeh nuggets” , my brother came for a visit and really liked the radish dish and of course the pancakes were a [...]

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