Scoop seeds, rinse and remove flash. Spread on cutting board to dry overnight. When dry, heat oven to 400F. Mix in oil and soy sauce. Spread on a cookie sheet or pie plate and bake 10 minutes until crispy. Yum!
Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle with a little of the oil and sprinkle with a little of the salt and pepper. Place face down and bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Cool, then place in blender with all remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Keeps for several weeks.
CREATE 8-Jul More than Oatmeal 30-Jul BBQ Bean Salad MOVE 18-Jul Getting Up from the Floor
Heat oil on medium. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeno until soft. Mix molasses through 1 cup apple cider vinegar. Add to pan and mix well. Lower heat and simmer, stirring often. Meanwhile, rinse and drain all beans. Mix into sauce. Remove from heat and add remaining 1/3 c vinegar and olive oil. Toss in scallions and veggies, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Serve plain, over rice, with tortillas, or on a bed of lettuce.
Watch this video BEFORE you find yourself stuck on the floor, unable to get up. Includes variations for knee-replacements. Courtesy of Littleton Community Television, Littleton MA.
Mix all ingredients. Microwave 1 minute. Add honey or milk (sometimes I add a few spoonfuls of tea!). Heart healthy and filling!
CREATE 20-Jun Seaweed Salad 27-Jun Summer Soap Sale MOVE 9-Jun Plank Progression SING 3-Jun Spring Fling Fun! (Heat Wave video) 5-Jun Carol Wing Music is Online!
Mix and soak small amounts of seaweed (it expands quite a bit) in cold water for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, chop desired vegetables. Toast sesame seeds on stove until light brown and fragrant. Prepare dressing by whisking remaining ingredients. Drain and rinse seaweed. Chop if needed. Add vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Shake dressing well and add desired amount. Option: add chunks of salmon. Toss well and enjoy!
Eventually you can try the 10-minute Planks Plus Challenge!!!!
CAROL WING