128 inspired fresh Recipes

tri colored rotini, prepared pesto, juice from 1/2 lemon, tomatoes, quartered , or grape tomatoes, halved, red onion, diced, fresh mozzarella, cubed, quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground pepper

rice vinegar, mirin (sweet rice wine), low-sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, kosher salt, ground red pepper, divided, water-packed soft tofu, drained, canola oil, divided, fresh ginger, peeled and julienne-cut, diagonally sliced green onions, minced fresh garlic, kosher salt, sesame seeds

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

zucchini or summer squash (or half of each - which is what i used), garlic clove, minced, whole grain ) bread crumbs, crumbled feta cheese, egg, salt & pepper, to taste, crushed red pepper, dill weed (or more to taste), oregano (or more to taste), splash of fresh lemon juice, olive oil for pan frying, sour cream (plain greek yogurt or creme fraiche work too), micro-greens or fresh herbs of choice for garnish

olive oil or 2 tbsp peanut oil, white onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and grated, jalapeno, minced, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, fresh grated or 1 tbsp ginger paste, lime , zest of, curry powder (i think this would work with almost any type but i used madras), ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes , with juice, creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas), dried apricot, chopped (optional), golden raisin (optional), sea salt, to taste (i used 2 tsp), cooked brown rice, to serve, nonfat yogurt, to serve, cilantro, chopped, to serve

olive oil, yellow onion, diced small, garlic cloves, finely minced, cooked brown rice, adzuki beans, drained and rinsed, light coconut milk, fresh cilantro, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

salmon fillets (2 fillets, 6 ozs each, fresh or thawed ), cardamom, coriander, dried cilantro, cumin, cayenne, celery seed, sea salt, lemon zest, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, cilantro, fresh (optional)

tomatoes, quartered, tomatillos (use 12 if they are very tiny), red onion, quartered (for a milder taste use a vidalia onion), garlic cloves, pressed or minced, jalapeno peppers (seeded , roasted (or broiled), limes , juice of, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, red pepper flakes (add more if more heat is desired), ground coriander, tabasco chipotle pepper sauce (more for a hotter salsa), sea salt (to personal taste), fresh ground pepper (to personal taste)

sun-dried tomato, coarse chopped, kalamata olives, pitted and coarse chopped, fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, minced, dried thyme, dried oregano, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, confit or 1 tbsp , crushed, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, cracked black pepper, flank steak, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, water, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, confit crushed or 1 tsp , crushed, dried rosemary, olive oil, canola oil or 2 tsp vegetable oil

beans, drained and rinsed, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, fresh tomato, diced, green onions, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste

rice vinegar, mirin (sweet rice wine), low sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, kosher salt, ground red pepper, divided, water-packed soft tofu, drained, canola oil, divided, fresh ginger, peeled and julienne-cut, diagonally sliced green onions, minced fresh garlic, kosher salt, sesame seeds

head red leaf lettuce, fresh baby spinach leaves, icicle radishes, trimmed , and cut into matchsticks, red onion , sliced then cut into crescents, carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut into matchsticks, cucumber, thinly sliced, fresh snow pea pods or 6 oz frozen pea pods, macadamia nuts , candied or 3 tbsp wasabi peas

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

flat bread (i use flatout wraps), olive oil, fresh garlic, mozzarella cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup), feta cheese (about 1/4 cup), red onion, sliced thinly, fresh spinach, chopped, italian sausage, cooked and diced (optional!)

orange juice, rice wine vinegar, light soy sauce, red thai chile, thinly sliced, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, about 1 inch, peeled, grated, salmon fillets, olive oil, divided, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, honey

dried black beans , medium sized bag, soak and drained twice, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, fresh cilantro, dried chipotle powder, onion powder, instant minced garlic or 3 fresh garlic cloves, cumin, bay leaves, kosher salt, lime , juice of, lime rind, chicken stock , canned ok, smoked ham hocks, cajun sausage

elbow macaroni, green peppers, fine chopped, red peppers, fine chopped, onion, fine chopped, scallion, chopped (1 cup after chopping), sharp cheddar cheese (more or less to taste), salsa (not chunky, just a basic medium heat , use mild if you don tsp want any heat), sour cream , depending on how creamy you like the salad (i have used low fat, but don tsp use no fat), fresh lime juice, limes , zested, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, ground cumin, salt, pepper

shrimp stock, kaffir lime leaves, chopped lemon grass, rice wine vinegar, sugar, black peppercorns, salt, chopped shallots, sesame oil, olive oil, chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, grated fresh ginger, chopped scallions, fresh mussels , scrubbed well and beards removed, unsweetened coconut milk, chopped cilantro leaves