slaw

Asian Slaw

It's hard for me to really make a recipe for this because I just kind of threw it together, but it includes:
daikon radish, kale, mint, carrots, red and orange peppers, cucumbers, agave, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. topped with raw cashews. 

Here's a rough guess:

1 Large Daikon Radish
2 cups kale, chopped
2 tbsp mint
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups slivered red and orange peppers
1/2 cucumber, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp agave
2 tbsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup vinegar (white)

This is all a guess.  I urge you to be creative with your slaws because why not?  Add some purple cabbage to keep things interesting.  Use cilantro instead of mint.  Leave out the kale (but why would you?!).  Use red radishes.  Be inventive.  Have fun!

rad(el)ish

Simple Radishes
Sometimes I'll make things that are so simple and perfect that I feel like I cheated.  It's almost as if this doesn't need a recipe.

Ingredients:3 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Vegan Margarine
5 Red radishes cut into fourths
1 Large Daikon radish cut into medallions
Fresh mint, chopped --- 2 tbsps
Salt and pepper--to taste

Directions:
In a large pan (we used cast iron), heat up the olive oil on medium heat.
Add in the butter and melt. Stir butter into oil, slowly.
Wait 2 or so minutes until the butter is melted and smells earthy.
Place chopped radishes into pan.  Add a bit of salt and pepper.
Cook for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring/flipping frequently, until they are brown and translucent.
Remove radishes from your pan.
Top with mint and serve warm.

So simple, but so freaking delicious.

first dinner of the summer

So, it is officially SUMMER!  Last week was finals week (sorry for the lack of posts), and this week, I've been enjoying the weather, my CSA, and doing a lot of biking.

My CSA has been insane! SO MANY GREENS!  Since it's been overflowing lately, I've decided to make things that would get rid of some of the veggies.

Tonight's dinner:
Caramelized radishes (red and daikon) with fresh mint
French Bread with Kale Spread
Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy
Asian Cole Slaw (without cabbage!)

 

To drink:
Mint Lemonade


LOOK FOR RECIPES (for everything except the mashed potatoes, too boring) SOON!!!