Mushroom and Pumpkin Seed Tacos

Tacos de Hongas Guisados  Serves 4 guests  Prep time: 30 minutes  4 each chile de arbol, stem and seeds removed, rough chopped 1 each white onion, sliced 5 each garlic cloves, chopped  8 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced  8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced  3 ounces fresh cilantro, chopped  8 each white corn tortillas  8 ounces fresh spinach Salt and pepper …

Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Lentil Pancake

   This is best served as an appetizer or main course. It is a plant based and vegan option inspired by the Japanese pancake ‘okanomyaki’ but with the addition of an Indian spice garam masala and lentils.  Tools:  Mixing bowl of medium size  Cast iron skillet or non stick pan  Spoon  Spatula for turning over …

Spicy Pumpkin Seeds with Sesame, Garlic and Chile

Chile Pepita Crunch This condiment was inspired by a trip to the Yucatan. It is best served with chips and salsa, avocados, eggs every way, beans, seafood, on any green salad, yogurt, bananas with peanut butter, truly one for all items. Make it 'hippie' and add 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds. Pumpkin Seed Mix 2 …

Sonoran Wheat Berry Pancake

Savory Sonoran Wheat Berry Pancake  This pancake was inspired by whole, indigenous grains that are sourced locally and treated with a savory approach.  Sonoran Wheat is a heritage, single source organic wheat that is one of the oldest in North America.   Pancake Batter  1 cup (135g) Sonoran flour, local milled and all purpose  2oz …

Hollandaise Sauce

This recipe will yield 3 cups of Hollandaise sauce, one of the 5 mother sauces developed by the French chef Auguste Escoffier.   He was the executive chef responsible for opening the Savoy Hotel in London with Cesar Ritz in 1889. Equipment: Sauce pan to hold 1-2 quarts of simmering water Large metal mixing bowl- …

Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower

Peanuts, Caramel Popcorn, Chile Garlic Sauce and Honey serves 3-4 guests as an appetizer  Tools Required:  Two sheets trays  Tongs or spoon  Oven, --Fryer, optional  Mixing Bowl  Ingredients  1 medium size head of cauliflower, picked into florets, not bigger than the tines of a fork  1# Brussel sprouts, stem trimmed off and cut in half, …

Asparagus Salad with Basil, Sesame, Mint and Ricotta

This is a lovely spring salad served slightly warm but not necessary.  Best to be paired with a nice piece of roasted chicken or salmon.  1 bundle of asparagus, pencil thin, ends cut off  1 shallot, sliced thin  2 ounces fresh basil leaves  2 ounces fresh mint leaves  2 ounces arugula  4 ounces fresh ricotta  …

Cauliflower with Avocado and Rice Cracker Salad

Toasted with Furikake Seasoning, Fresh Spinach and Soy Sauce    Serves 4 guests   Prep time: 30 minutes      1 whole head of cauliflower  20 grams or ¼ cup furikake seasoning  30 grams or 2 oz of avocado oil  20 grams or 3 T of soy sauce  1 avocado, sliced  4 sheets spring roll wrapper, rice …

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