Sticky Rice

Sticky Rice

4 servings2 cups raw sticky rice (Vietnamese, Thai or Chinese) water1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. 2.In a large bowl, stir together sticky rice and enough cold water to cover by one inch. Soak rice for at least 2 hours or overnight. 3.To make a steamer...
Swai with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Swai with Creamy Tomato Sauce

6 servings1 pound swai, cod, tilapia, Mahi Mahi or salmon fillets, skin removedsalt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot or ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped 2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 3...
Savory Mushroom Soup

Savory Mushroom Soup

Savory Mushroom SoupIngredients1 ounce dried mushrooms (oyster, porcini, morels, shiitakes, or a medley)1½ tablespoons olive oilpinch of dried thyme½ teaspoon dried sage1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced½...
Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

8 servings6 cups of low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped 1½ cups Arborio rice, or other short grain rice 1 teaspoon dried or fresh sage or oregano ¼...
Chimole Sauce

Chimole Sauce

8 servings5 ancho peppers, stems and seeds removed 2 medium size corn tortillas4 cups hot warm water 6 black peppercorns, ground 2 garlic cloves ½ tablespoon annatto seeds, ground 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 3 epazote leaves,...