Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
This quick dressing, which is peppery with ginger and nicely garlicky, is the ideal partner for a crisp spinach salad and a sizzling stir-fry.

In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce lemon juice garlic ginger mustard honey and pepper.

Once these are thoroughly combined add the oil in a steady stream whisking constantly.

When all of the oil is incorporated into the dressing pour into a glass jar and chill until serving.

ArnoldGreg October 6, 2024

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Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon
This recipe – pasta tossed with a fresh broccoli, garlic, and lemon sauce – has everything going for it. It’s fresh, easy, and delicious.

Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat.

Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden about 2 to 3 minutes.

Be very careful not to burn garlic.

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water.

About 5 minutes before pasta is done drop broccoli into the pasta water.

Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender.

Drain.

Toss pasta broccoli and lemon sauce in a large bowl.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

ArnoldGreg October 5, 2024

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Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake)
These Korean pancakes, or haemul pajeon, are filled with scallions and a prepared seafood mixture and served with an addictive dipping sauce.

Combine seafood mix water flour 1 bunch scallions eggs garlic salt and pepper in a bowl; mix until batter is thick.

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Pour half the batter evenly into the skillet.

Cook until bottom and edges are browned 7 to 8 minutes.

Flip and continue cooking until the opposite side is browned 7 to 8 minutes more.

Transfer to a plate.

Repeat with the remaining batter.

Combine soy sauce 1 stalk scallion rice vinegar sesame oil brown sugar gochugaru and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Serve pancakes with dipping sauce.

ArnoldGreg October 4, 2024

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Corn and Chayote Squash Soup
The chayote squash, corn, cabbage, carrots, and yucca give this simple soup its hearty flavor and texture.

In a big pot, mix yucca, cabbage, chayote squash, carrots, and corn.

Bring to a boil after adding chicken broth and enough water to cover.

Cook at a simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Use salt to season.

ArnoldGreg October 3, 2024

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Golden Cauliflower Rice with Garden Vegetables
Frozen cauliflower rice is combined with a flavorful mixture of garden vegetables and spices to create a quick and delicious vegan side or main dish.

Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add onion to the hot oil and saute for about 1 minute.

Add carrots green beans mushrooms and bell pepper.

Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir riced cauliflower garlic turmeric paprika curry powder salt and pepper into the skillet.

Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until vegetables reach desired texture about 5 minutes.

Serve warm garnished with almonds and parsley.

ArnoldGreg October 2, 2024

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Apple Fritter Loaf
Get ready for fall with this sweet and spiced apple fritter loaf that’s drizzled with a homemade, old-fashioned glaze–or make it into muffins!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Combine apples 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; mix until coated.

Mix brown sugar and remaining cinnamon in a second bowl.

Whisk flour and baking powder together in a third bowl.

Set aside.

Mix remaining white sugar and butter together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Beat in eggs 1 at a time until blended in.

Add vanilla extract.

Stir in flour mixture until smooth.

Add milk and mix until smooth.

ArnoldGreg October 1, 2024

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The Best Gluten Free Brownies Ever…Seriously
Substitute teff flour for wheat flour to make tasty and gluten-free brownies. Walnuts and chocolate chips are an added bonus!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Toss walnuts and chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder in a bowl until well coated; set aside.

Mix tapioca flour sorghum flour teff flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder xanthan gum and salt together in a separate bowl.

Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl until creamy.

Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until fully incorporated.

Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.

Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan about 25 minutes.

ArnoldGreg September 30, 2024

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Cauliflower Cheese Pie
Potato gratings are used to make the pie crust for this delectable pie. Then comes a generous amount of Cheddar cheese, followed by a lovely sauteed mixture of grated cauliflower, onion, garlic, thyme, and paprika. Bake until golden brown and crusty.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Grease a shallow 9 inch baking dish or pie pan.

To make crust: Use a cheese cloth to squeeze extra liquid from the grated potatoes.

In a medium size mixing bowl combine potato onion egg salt and flour.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie pan and pat it down with a rubber spatula or your fingertips.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Brush the crust with oil and bake for another 10 minutes.

Remove crust from oven and reduce the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

ArnoldGreg September 29, 2024

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Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
Creating a vegan, protein-rich post-workout meal, quinoa and edamame are simmered in vegetable broth with sauteed spicy vegetables.

In a large pot, bring the water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil.

Stir in the edamame, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender.

Onions and bell peppers should be cooked and stirred in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

Add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for two minutes, or until fragrant.

Remove from heat, then stir in the chile paste, cilantro, and soy sauce.

ArnoldGreg September 28, 2024

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Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish
Everything, including brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers, taste great with this recipe. Add some jalapeno peppers for a little spice if you like it hot.

In a large saucepan, combine the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, pickling spice, sugar, salt, and vinegar.

Over high heat, bring to a boil; then, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for five minutes, stirring now and then.

Fill canning jars with the pepper mixture and hot vinegar, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.

Screw on the tops firmly and cover with a sterilized lid.

Fill a canner or big stockpot with two inches of water, then add the jars.

After bringing to a boil, lower the heat to medium and gently simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the jars after 30 minutes and let them cool to room temperature.

Any jars that didn’t seal should be kept chilled.

Refrigerate after opening.

ArnoldGreg September 27, 2024

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