Chinese cabbage salad

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5 cups chopped Chinese cabbage 3/4 c. sliced or shredded radishes 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles (the crunchy ones) 1 cup crushed peanuts 1/4 cup sesame seeds (black, if available) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2-1 teaspoon dry mustard Combine cabbage, radishes, chow mein […]

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Lentil and rhubarb stew with Indian spices

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3 or 4 stalks rhubarb, strings removed, chopped 1 cup orange lentils, well washed 2-3 T minced ginger 1 T minced garlic 4 cardamom pods 1T mustard seeds 2 cloves 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 dried ancho or other mild chili, optional salt chopped cilantro leaves for garnish Combine all ingredients except salt and […]

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Grilled chicken with rhubarb relish

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Relish: 3 cups diced rhubarb 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 cup orange juice 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 2 shallots minced Chicken: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves salt and pepper 1 T fresh lemon juice Olive oil Place all relish ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, […]

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Roasted rhubarb salad

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2 c 1/2 inch pieces fresh rhubarb 2 T sugar 2T balsamic vinegar 1T canola oil 1T minced green garlic ¼ t salt ¼ t freshly ground pepper 8 cups mixed greens ½ c crumbled goat cheese or feta ¼ c chopped walnuts, toasted ¼ c golden raisins Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss rhubarb […]

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Rhubarb custard pie

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1 9-inch pie crust 3 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or 3 cups frozen, thawed) boiling water 3 egg yolks, beaten 2/3 cup warmed honey 3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour pinch of salt 3 egg whites, beaten stiff 1 tablespoon butter Place rhubarb in a deep bowl which has a tight-fitting lid. […]

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Rhubarb salsa

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rhubarb ½ cup sweet red pepper, chopped ½ cup sweet yellow pepper, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 3 green onions, tops only, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 2 T  fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste Blanch rhubarb in a saucepan of boiling […]

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Rhubarb sauce

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2 cups rhubarb, chopped 1/4 c. sugar 2 T. water 2 teaspoons cornstarch or clear jell (opt.) Place chopped rhubarb in a saucepan and stir in water. Stir sugar and cornstarch together then stir into rhubarb. Cook over medium heat approximately 5 minutes or until tender. It may be served warm or cold. Refrigerate covered.

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Rhubarb bread

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¾ cup honey ½ cup oil 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or sour milk 1 T. soda 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 t. salt 1-2 cups rhubarb, diced ½ T. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1t.cinnamon, 1 1/2T butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix honey and […]

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Sesame soy braised bok choy

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1/2 head bok choy 1 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 tbsp grated ginger 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sugar salt and pepper 2 tbsp sesame seeds Trim the root end off the bok choy head. Slice the leafy […]

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Bok choy with plum sauce

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1 pound bok choy 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1-2 tablespoons plum sauce Trim the bok choy, removing any discolored leaves and damaged stems. Tear into manageable pieces. Heat a wok until hot, add the oil and swirl it around. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the greens have wilted a little. […]

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