Teriyaki Grilled Tofu


What we need:

  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced

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Asian Pear Salad


What we need:

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 2 medium Asian pears, sliced
  • lettuce leaves

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Combine cottage cheese and lemon juice in a bowl; add pecans.
  2. Sprinkle some lemon juice over pears to prevent browning.
  3. Put pear slices on lettuce, add cottage cheese and pecan mixture on top.
  4. Chill before serving

Serves 4

Zucchuni Dip


What we need:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 zucchini (3/4 pound), chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, hopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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Grilled Zucchini Kebabs


  • 2 round zucchini (10 ounces each), each cut into six 1/3-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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Stuffed Sweet Red Bell Peppers


Try this recipe when sweet red bell peppers are in season. Choose well-shaped peppers that, when stuffed, can stand up in a dish. The light filling and sauce can be made ahead or frozen.

What we need:

  • 4 medium-sized red bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion, chopped finely
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup grated farmer cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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