June 2013 - Life Bites

Israeli cous cous recipe

This Israeli cous cous recipe includes stir fried turnips and onions, parsley and tomatoes with a dash of ground annatto seeds (achiote or bija) for natural color. Easy print recipe below. Recently, I picked up a box of Israeli cous cous on a whim at Trader Joe's. Then, I was wondering what a good recipe for it might be. Instead of looking one up, I decided to create my own, using ingredients familiar to me to complement the traditional cous cous preparation. I was very pleased with the results, so I'm sharing the recipe. Enjoy! Israeli cous cous recipe 1 eight…

Baby octopus and squid stir fry recipe

This baby octopus and squid stir fry recipe includes bell peppers and thinly sliced carrots, in a creamy ginger and garlic sauce. Before you are ready to stir fry the seafood, you will need to prepare the baby octopus for cooking. Here is a link to my short video showing you how to do it. Baby octopus and squid stir fry recipe 1 lb. of baby octopus1 lb. of squid1 large red bell pepper1 large green bell pepper2 medium to large carrots2 tablespoons of finely grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic1 teaspoon of corn starch1 tablespoon of soy…

Oyster mushroom stir fry recipe

This is a vegetarian recipe for oyster mushroom stir fry. Serve with your favorite protein, and/or grain. Easy print recipe. I am a big fan of mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms are great because they cook quickly and evenly. Their earthy taste makes them a good choice for stir fry when combined with small amounts of ginger, garlic or soy sauce. Oyster mushroom stir fry recipe 2 cups of oyster mushrooms1 cup baby carrots1 big red bell pepper1 big or 2 medium size potatoes4 cloves of garlic1/4 bunch of cilantro1 tablespoon cooking oil1 tablespoon of soy sauce2 tablespoons of water Clean and…