Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Italian Greens and Beans

Use any dark leafy greens and whatever beans you have on hand.
The nutrition of this combination is perfect!  Addition of cheese/ dairy helps to absorb the nutrients.
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
veggie or chicken broth
white cannellini beans, chick peas, or other beans
pinch of red pepper flakes
1 anchovy fillet (optional)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 head escarole, or curly endive
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Monday, July 11, 2011

Asian Sauce for Pork

Asian Sauce
5 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons tapioca starch
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
Pinch freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup Asian Barbecued Pork
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or gin
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil