65 inspired black Recipes

cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, rice wine vinegar or 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

flank steaks, onion, minced, olive oil, lemon juice, minced ginger, soy sauce, flat leaf parsley, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, cumin, chili powder, sherry wine, dried oregano, turmeric, ground black pepper, grated nutmeg (optional)

honey, fresh cilantro (not dried ), fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic clove, finely minced, whole star anise, cinnamon stick (3 inches long, broken up into thirds ), black peppercorns, ground ginger, ground cardamom, red pepper flakes, salt

olive oil, onion, diced, carrots, chopped, red pepper, chopped, stalk celery, diced, garlic, grated, grated fresh ginger, orange zest, vegetable broth, orange juice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, saffron threads, crushed, black pepper, chickpeas, drained, golden jewel grains blend (a mixture of israeli couscous, tri-colored orzo, split garbanzo beans and quinoa - feel free to substitute your favourite mix), green beans, chopped, salt , to taste

brown rice, uncooked, vegetable broth (or water), carrots, coarsely grated, tomato, diced (cored if you prefer ), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, jalapeno, diced, dried onion, minced, garlic powder, oil, apple juice, salt and black pepper, fresh cilantro or 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

sweetheart cabbage, shredded, carrots, shredded, green onions, sliced, raisins, peanuts, toasted and lightly salted, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin seed oil (dark and good quality ), curry powder (i used a hot variety), sucanat, garlic powder, ground chili pepper, black pepper

plain yogurt, garlic cloves, minced, salt, ground coriander, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground red pepper, chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 4 lb chicken parts), cucumbers (peeled, seeded and thinly sliced ), plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, chopped, garlic clove, minced, salt, black pepper

olive oil, onion, chopped, boneless center cut pork chop, cubed, lemon , juice of, fresh asparagus , cut on the diagonal, sugar snap pea, ends trimmed, tomato, seeded & chopped, dry white wine, divided , a nice italian pinot grigio is always good, dried ancho chile powder, smoked paprika, ground coriander, dry mustard, dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper

ground cumin, fresh-grated ginger, ground saffron, salt, black pepper, juice and grated zest of 1 orange, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, whole wheat couscous

red onion, zucchini, tomatoes, black olives (1/4 cup once chopped- half a small can), reduced-fat feta cheese (i sometimes omit this), eggs, cavenders all purpose greek seasoning, flour tortillas

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, green salsa, black beans, rinsed and drained, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, whole kernel corn, drained, taco seasoning, chopped fresh cilantro, ground red chile pepper , or to taste, ground cumin, cream cheese, softened

five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, dried chipotle powder, kosher salt, black pepper, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, white onion, sliced, lemon, sliced, rack baby back ribs, hoisin sauce, garlic clove, minced, scallion, minced, dark sesame oil, rice wine vinegar

yellow-fin tuna steak, frozen, toasted sesame oil, ponzu sauce, black sesame seeds, wasabi mayonnaise

low-sodium soy sauce, unsalted creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, honey, minced peeled fresh ginger, sesame seeds, toasted, fresh lemon juice, dark sesame oil, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic clove, minced

israeli couscous, dry (i used whole wheat), salt, pink salmon, drained (use boneless ), tomatoes, chopped, bell pepper, diced, cucumber, chopped, parsley, snipped, lemon juice, feta, crumbled (i like sundried tomato and basil flavor!), olive oil, kosher salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

cucumber, plain yogurt, garlic, minced, fresh dill, crumbled greek feta cheese, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, ground lamb, chopped fresh mint leaves, ground cumin, salt and pepper, oil , for brushing on the grill rack, pita breads, chopped romaine lettuce

bacon, butter, shallot, chopped small, not minced, garlic cloves, minced, celery rib, chopped small, not minced, carrot, chopped small, not minced, guinness stout, beef bouillon cubes, ground black pepper, steak sauce , and, steak sauce, ketchup, divided use, lean hamburger , no more than 10% fat, pork sausage, eggs, unseasoned breadcrumbs, brown sugar

unsweetened coconut milk, grated fresh ginger, green curry paste, green curry paste, asian fish sauce, skinless chicken thighs, red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks, grape tomatoes, fresh lime juice, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, cilantro leaf , lime wedges and steamed rice, for serving