Author Archives: Ben Eberle

Green Man

Ingredients 2 cups spinach 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or your favorite nondairy milk 1 orange, peeled 1 cup cooked sweet potato, chilled 1 cup frozen pineapple 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled Juice of 1⁄2 lime 1 1/2 Tbsp flax or some other hippy seeds or protein powders Preparation Blend the spinach and coconut milk […]

Pozole #2

Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 2 lbs boneless Boston butt pork roast (or tenderloin) 2 cups chopped onion 3 carrots, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups water 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt beef broth 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup […]

Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 lb cauliflower florets (about 5 cups) 2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 1 tsp white truffle oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp thinly sliced chives Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, […]

Lemon Fennel Salad

Meyer lemon dressing 1/2 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp. White balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt 2 Tbsp. Meyer lemon juice Grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon 3/4 cup rice bran oil or canola oil Salad 1/2 fennel bulb 2 heads butter lettuce 1/4 cup Fresh tarragon leaves 2 Tbsp. […]

Hummus

Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (16 oz) 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 lemon, juiced (3 Tbsp.) 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt parsley, chopped Preparation Toast pine nuts in a pan until brown. Remove from pan, drizzle […]

To Try: Mustard Green Salad Dressing

http://planetthrive.com/2010/05/spicy-mustard-green-miso-vinegar-free-salad-dressing/

Cacio e Pepe

aka Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper from Cook’s Illustrated, Jan & Feb 2010 Ingredients 6 ounces Pecorino Romano, 4 ounces finely grated (about 2 cups) and 2 ounces finely grated (about 1 cup) 1 pound spaghetti Table salt 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground black […]

Pad Thai Dan Dan

Ingredients Sauce 1/2 palm sugar disc (about 1 oz) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate Sriracha hot sauce Pad Thai 1/2 box pad thai noodles (about 7 oz) 1/2 package extra firm tofu, squeezed of liquid and diced 2 eggs 1 small shallot, chopped fine 1 Tbsp salted radish, shredded […]

Red Dawn

Ingredients 1 oz Toulouse Red Absinthe 1 oz coffee ½ oz half & half ½ oz Orgeat (almond) syrup Directions Allow coffee to approach room temperature or use a cold brew for optimal dillution. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Combine all ingredients and shake well. Strain mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. […]

Corn Salsa

Ingredients 4 ears sweet yellow corn, grilled or roasted 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped the juice of 2 limes Salt and pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.