Basic Marinade
Denise's Easy Vinaigrette
Denise's Simplest Fruit Vinaigrette
5 minute Yogurt Dill Dip
Taste of the East Carrot-Ginger Dressing
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No cooking is required for this one. This recipe is extremely versatile. The key to a marinate is to allow the food to steep for long enough. Overnight is ideal.
EQUIPMENT
Large mixing bowl (glass or stainless steel preferred), whisk or fork
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup Bragg's Amino Acids
1/2 cup Water
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Prepared mustard
1/4 cup Apple Cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure Maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix together in the bowl. Makes enough for 1 block of tofu or 2 chicken breasts
VARIATIONS/TIPS
You can easily adjust the above ingredients according to your taste preferences. Powdered ginger lends an Eastern edge to this recipe. Powdered or chopped garlic, or onion flakes can also be added for yet a different taste.
No cooking is required for this one.
It doesn't get much easier than this. Add other flavors as you see fit.
See Variations/Tips below.
EQUIPMENT
small bowl (glass or stainless steel preferred), fork
INGREDIENTS
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon 100% maple syrup
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive oil (or your choice of vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon cold Water
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix together in the bowl then pour over your green salad.
Don't fret about these calories, most of them wind up at the bottom of your salad bowl.
VARIATIONS/TIPS
Add scallion tops (cut them up with scissors). Sprinkle dried dill weed on your salad.
Calories 48 | Grams: fat 4gm | carb 2gm | protein 0gm | fiber 0gm | sodium 0mg.
Denise's Simplest Fruit Vinaigrette
No cooking is required for this one. Perk up the flavor of summer fruit (watermelon, berries)
Enough for one serving of 2 cups cut up fruit.
EQUIPMENT
Large mixing bowl (glass or stainless steel preferred), whisk or fork
INGREDIENTS
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pure Maple syrup
1 tablespoon water
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix together in the bowl. Drizzle over cut up fruit.
VARIATIONS/TIPS
Great when the flavor of the melon isn't quite sweet enough, like at the very beginning or end of season.
For a no-calorie version substitute a very small amount of stevia (liquid or powder)
Calories 9 | Grams: fat 0gm | carb 2gm | protein 0gm | fiber 0gm | sodium 0mg.
Whip this dip up in a jiffy for your next party!
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
1 pint fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend all ingredients until smooth
VARIATIONS/SUGGESTIONS
For a spicier flavor add 1 teaspoon dijon mustard and omit the vinegar.
Taste of the East Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Try this on your next summer salad!
EQUIPMENT
Food processor or blender, chopping knives, vegetable parer
INGREDIENTS
1 inch Fresh ginger - finely chopped
2 large carrots
1 teaspoon maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients into the food processor or blender. Process or blend until all are minced
VARIATIONS/TIPS
- In addition to vegetables, add thin rice noodles. These cook in about 3 minutes.
- You may want to add more spices at cooking time (dill, pepper, Braggs Aminos Acid)
3 - edamame is soy bean. You can find it fresh frozen in the shell or unshelled.
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