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Video: Asian Sweet Potato Salad

Posted by Chef Jim on January 27, 2010  |  Comments Off


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Crispy, crunchy, slightly spicy and easy to make — vegetarian and vegan friendly, too!
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3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup snow pea pods, blanched
3/4 cup Napa or Savoy cabbage, sliced
1/2 cup bok choy, sliced (1 small bunch)
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sherry wine
3/4 cup canola oil
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame oil

Roast sweet potato slices until soft, making sure not to overcook. Let cool in a bowl. Then add bell peppers, green onions, snow peas, cabbage, and bok choy. Toss gently to distribute the vegetables in the bowl.

Make the Asian vinaigrette by combining red wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, canola oil, brown sugar and sesame oil in a Mason jar or cruet. Shake vigorously to blend.

Pour dressing over salad and toss again. Service topped with toasted sesame seeds.

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Video: Summer Pasta Salads

Posted by Chef Jim on July 21, 2009  |  Comments Off

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Here are two easy-to-make pasta salads — one Italian style and one Greek style. Perfect for the heat of the summer!
Here’s what you need:

Pasta Salad with Fresh Basil, Tomato & Parmesan

12 ounces pasta, cooked (spirals or radiatore)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1.5 cups fresh basil, firmly packed
3 cups Italian tomatoes, cored and chopped
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Greek Style Pasta Salad


12 ounces pasta, cooked (macaroni or spirals)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, shopped
6 ounces Feta cheese
8 anchovy filets (divided use)
12 Kalamata olives (divided use)

Here’s how to make it:

Pasta Salad with Fresh Basil, Tomato and Parmesan

Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool, then toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir the pasta occasionally. Add chopped basil, tomatoes, cheese and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly but gently. Garnish with fresh whole basil leaves and freshly shaved Parmesan.

Greek Style Pasta Salad
Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool, then toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir the pasta occasionally.

Add minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, diced onion, parsley, Feta cheese and 4 anchovy filets chopped fine. Mix gently but well. Serve pasta salad slightly chilled in bowls. Garnish with an anchovy filet and several Kalamata olives.

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