Archive for the 'Vegetables' Category

Aug 10 Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime and Chile

Fresh ears of corn, husk and silk removed
Butter or vegetable oil spray
Limes
Chile powder or paprika
Salt
In a large pot (to hold the amount of corn you want to cook) of water over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add husked corn ears and boil corn 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove corn from [...]

Jul 23 Spago Cucumber Salad

2 cups thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers*
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
* English cucumbers may be substituted. The English cucumbers need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced into thin half moons.
In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and salt; mix well. Add sugar, [...]

Jul 18 Low Calorie Recipe: Oven-Fried Potatoes

2 russet or baking potatoes, unpeeled
1 eggs white
1 teaspoon chili-style seasoning (such as Cajun seasoning)*
Salt and pepper to taste
* You can vary the seasonings that you add to the egg whites. Be creative!
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Wash potatoes and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges or 4 [...]