Salmon Spaghetti

Take your pick. Do you want an Italian cuisine (tagliatelle or penne al salmone) or a Japanese dish (サーモンクリーム /sāmonkurīmu/) or 味噌スパゲッティ/miso supagetti/? Flip a coin and we'll have Italian tonight.

Spaghetti al salmone (Italian)

Serves 4

Heat the oven to 390ºF/170ºC

4 skinless wild salmon fillets

organic cherry tomatoes

organic garlic

organic spinach

1 tsp. (5 g) organic honey

1 cup (240 ml) organic lemon juiced

1 cup (240 g) organic beans: Great Northern, navy, or cannellini 

linguine, fettuccine, or a GF pasta

1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil

cheese: 

ricotta (creamy, mild taste)

ricotta salata (crumbly texture with salty flavor)

grated pecorino romano or parmesan (sharp savoy kick)

feta (sharp, salty, with tangy flavor)

uno 1. Except the pasta, mix everything together.

due 2. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked (inside temperature 145ºF/630C)

tre 3. Cook the pastas as directed.

quattro 4. Flake the salmon into large chunks.

cinque 5. Toss in the pastas.

 

 sei 6. Top with parsley

 sette 7. Serve with an Italian salad:

Italian Salad with Wisdom

Tuscan Salad

Carrot and Apple Italian Salad

tomato & Mint Italian Salad

otto 8. Don't forget the (GF) bread and 

nove 9. the dry white wine

Buon Appetito!

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Vegan Enchiladas

Enchiladas are a main stable of Mexican cultural dating back thousands of years to the ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. They wrapped food (small fish, beans, or squash) in corn tortillas. 

When the Spanish explorers arrived, they added cheese, pork, and chicken, Enchiladas Suizas. 

They are also part of the Tex-Mex and broader American cultures. Both sides of the broader frequently serve them for weddings, Christmas, and national holidays or dinner tonight!

For our vegan friends, try...

Enchiladas veganas (Spanish)

serves 8

Preheat the oven to 350ºF/175ºC)

~Use organic ingredients as best as possible.~

Be creative and add your favorite vegetables.

avocado oil

chopped: bell peppers and onions

minced garlic

2 cups (260 g) chopped: kale, spinach, and/or chard

pinto or black beans, rinsed

1/2 cup (65 g) frozen corn

1/2 - 1 cup (120-240 ml) enchilada sauce (taste as you are cooking)

8 warm tortillas

grated vegan cheese [for no-vegan (DF) cheese]

chopped cilantro or parsley

garnish: vegan yogurt or sour creams [no-vegan (DF)]

optional: lime juice

~Náhuatl (Aztec) spoken by over a million people.~

ce /seh/  1.  Spray olive oil in a baking dish.

ome /oh-meh/ 2. Sauté the half of the bell peppers and onions in skillet with a Tbs. (15 ml) of avocado oil for about 3 minutes.

yei /yeh-ee/ 3.  Add the garlic for a minute.

nahui  /nah-wee/ 4.  Stir in the chopped greens and corn. Cook about 2 mixtures.

machuilli  /mah-kwee-lee/ 5. Stir in enchilada sauce to taste. Remove from the stove.

chicuace /chee-kwah-seh/ 6. Place a tortilla on a work space.

chicome /chee-koh-meh/ 7. Add some cheese, vegetables, and beans.

chicukei /chee-kway/  8. Roll the tortilla, seam-side down, place in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

chiconahui  /che-k-nah-wee/ 9. Add more encalada sauce over the shells.

mahtalctli /nah-tlahlk-tlee/ 10. Sprinkle with more cheese.

matlactli once 11. Bake about 20 minutes.

matlactli omome  12. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.

matlactli omei 13. Garnish with the yogurt/sour cream and cilantro/parsley.

matlactli onnaui  14. Drizzle optional lime juice.

caxtolli /kahk-stoh-lee/ 15. Serve warm.

Xitlacua cualli 

/she-tlah-kwah kwah-yee/

Eat well.

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Avocado Stuffed with Garbanzo Beans and Tuna Salad

Avocado (aka alligator pear or avocado pear) is a native fruit grown by indigenous people from Mexico to Peru for thousands of years.

proto-Aztecan *pa:wa > Nahuatl āhuacatl /a:wakatl/ > 

        Spanish aguacate > 1697 English avogato pear > modern English avocado (pear)

Aguacate relleno de ensalada de garbanzos y atún (Spanish)

Severs 2-4 

1/4- 1/2 cup (30-60 g) Greek yogurt, sour cream, dairy-free yogurt or sour cream; vegan original mayo

1 Tbs. (15 ml) each: sweet pickle relish, organic lemon juice, and Dijon mustard

1 can wild tuna, drained 

1 can organic garbanzo beans, drained

2 organic green onions, sliced

1/2 tsp celery seed

2 large avocados, sliced in half, pitted

chopped parsley

uno 1.  Combine tuna and beans. Use a folk to break up the tuna.

dos 2. In another blow, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.

tres 3. Mix the sauce with the tuna/beans and the rest of the ingredients except the avocados and parsley.

cuatro 4.  Sp0on the tuna mixture into the avocados and garnish with parsley.

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Peas, Beans and Brown Rice à la Jamaica

Brown Rice = good antioxidants and helps reduce damage to cells

Peas = provides protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, support heart health, aid digestion

Beans = high-fiber

Combine for a West African spicy dish from the Caribbean nation of Jamaica.

Use dried or canned beans, cook on the stove or rice cooker (see below).

  Serves 4

 

3/4 cup (95 g) organic dried kidney beans, soak overnight or 1 1/2 cups (195 g) of canned of drained red kidney beans

1 cup (240 ml) organic coconut milk

2 chopped organic scallions

6 sprigs of thyme or 2 Tbs. (6 g) of dry thyme

2 crushed garlic coves

1 bay leaf

1 tsp (2 g) allspice

1 1/2 cups (195 g) organic brown rice, washed (P.S. Jamaicans use white rice, but brown is healthier.)

Jamaican Patois/Jamiekan lanwijj:

(English-based creole language, variation in English pronunciation and vocabulary, with piece of culture, history, and the heart of the Jamaican people)

dry beans

wan 1. Drain the  soaked beans and place them in a pot of 3 cups (360 ml) of water.

tuu 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer about 45-60 minutes.

chree 3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the rice

foh 4. Simmer for 10 minutes.

five or faib 5. Add the rice. Add more hot water to just cover the beans.

six 6. Cover the pot and cook on low until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes.

sehven 7. If there are thyme stems, remove them and the bay leaf.

eight 8. Fluff the rice and serve

canned beans

wan 1. Place in a pot.

tuu 2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.

chree 3. Add water to cover the rice.

foh 4. Cover the pot and cook on low until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes.

five or faib 5.  If there are thyme stems, remove them and the bay leaf.

six 6. Fluff the rice and serve.

rice cooker

1 cups (195 g) can of drained red kidney beans with liquid

1 cup (240 ml) organic coconut milk 

2 chopped organic scallions

2 Tbs. (12 g) of dry thyme

2 crushed garlic coves

1 bay leaf

1 tsp (2 g) allspice

1 cups (130 g) organic brown rice, washed 

wan 1. Add all the ingredients in the cooker.

tuu 2. Fluff the rice  and remove the bay leaf before serving.

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Marinated White Beans à l'Italian

White beans (fagioli bianchi) can be cannellini beans (large, nutty, creamy), white kidney beans, Great Northern beans (medium-sized), and navy beans (small and creamy). They are a stable in Italian cuisine, used in soups (eg. minestrone), salads, and other dishes with garlic, olive oil, and sage (eg. fagipoli all'uccelletto). 

Cannellini marinati (Italian)

Serves 4

2 15-ounce can (850 g) organic cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

2 Tps. (30 ml) white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar 

chopped organic red onion

oregano

minced organic garlic

parsley

basil

red pepper flakes

organic pitted olives 

optional:

• organic lemon juice and zest
• chopped rosemary or thyme
• (gluten-free) toasted bread, crumbed  

uno 1. Whisk together: oil, garlic, parsley, basil, vinegar, spices, and optional lemon.

due 2. Add the beans, olives, and optional bread, then toss.

tre 3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

quattro 4. Garnish with chopped red onions.

cinque 5. Serve:

• as a side dish
• snack
• in a wrap 
• in a sandwich
• salad
• on paste

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Rancher's Eggs

It is better know as Huevos rancheros, which originated on Mexican ranches in the 16th century. The cowhands and farmers needed a simple, hearty meat. There are many regional variations both in Mexico and U.S. 

Serves 4

~Use organic ingredients as much as possible~

1 cup (240 ml) each: cooked refried or pinto beans and salsa

olive or avocado oil

4 corn tortillas

4 fried eggs

1 avocado, sliced

sliced onions and garlic

(dairy-free) cheese, Mexican cotija or queso fresco, feta, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or Monterey Jack 

cilantro or parsley

lime juice

optional: add "heat" to the eggs:

1 cup (240 ml) pico de gallo salsa

1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced

hot sauce

roasted green chile

uno 1.  Cook each tortilla on a skillet.

dos 2. Fry the eggs.

tres 3. Place each tortilla on a plate, top with beans and salsa.

cuatro 4. Add a fried egg and the other ingredients.

cinco 5. Garnish with cilantro/parsley.

¡Buen Provecho!

Are you interested in more Hispanic dishes? https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/Hispanic 

or breakfast meals? https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/breakfast

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Tex-Mex Ground Turkey with Black Beans

Tex-Mex is a regional American cuisine from southern Texas, a blend of Mexican flavors and of course Mexican ingredients.  

The name originated from the Tejano people, descendants of mostly Native Americans, Texas Creoles, and Mestizo who settled Texas when it was part of the New Spain  (1521-1821) and later Mexico (1821-36). 

Severs 4

~organic as much as possible~

1 pound (455 g) ground turkey 
1 can (15 oz) (4300 g) black beans, drained and rinsed 
1 cup corn ( 130g) 
1 onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 red bell pepper, chopped 
1 Tbs. (15 ml)  olive oil 
1 Tbs. (6 g) or less chili powder 
1 tsp. (2g) each: cumin, oregano, and paprika 

(dairy-free) grated cheese
cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish) 
lime wedges 

optional:

• (dairy-free) sour cream or yogurt
• salsa
• avocado
• guacamole
• jalapeños
• diced (fire-roasted) tomatoes
• hot sauce 

~Texan English~
/wun/ 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 

/ti/ 2. Sauté the onion and bell peppers, about 3-4 minutes.
/thriy/ 3. Add the minced garlic or an additional minute.
/fo/ 4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey, cook about 5-7 minutes. 

/fayf/ 5. Stir in the spices.
/ses/ 6. Stir in the beans and corn, cook about  5 minutes.
/safin/ 7. Remove and garnish with cilantro/parsley or fill 2 little blows on side.

/ey/ 8. Serve with lime wedges and any other optional ingredients

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Turkey Chili

Turkey is a traditonal dish in Mexico for the winter holidays. What a better way to use leftover turkey than with a hot chili dish.

Chile de pavo (Spanish)

Serve 8

1 pound (455 g) ground or shredded turkey

1 diced organic onion

1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced or small can of green chili

4 minced organic garlic

1 Tbs. (6 g) chili powder, or more to taste

1 tsp. (2 g) cumin 

1 diced organic bell pepper

3 Tbs. (45 ml) organic lime juice

14 1/2 ounces (625 g) organic crushed tomatoes and its juice 

1 Tbs. (15 g) organic tomato paste

15 1/2 ounces (625 g) organic kidney beans, drained and rinsed

optional broth and/or beer depending on how "watery" you want

optional toppings:

• (dairy-free) cheese
• organic green onions
• cilantro or parsley
• (dairy-free) yogurt
• sliced organic avocado

uno 1. Reheat the turkey or cook the ground turkey in a skillet with the chili powder, onions, japlapeño/green chili, and garlic.

dos 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

tres 3. Reduce to simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the chili has the thickness you want. Add broth and/or beer for a less thickness.

cuatro 4 Top with cheese, green onions, cilantro/parsley, avocado, and/or yogurt. 

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Niçoise Salad

The French salad has tuna, but not this one, olives, artichokes, capers and lemon vinaigrette are found in this flavorful afternoon salad or as a meal on its own. 

Salade Niçoise (French)

Serves 3

Salad:

1 can water-baked wild tuna, drained

1 head of organic lettuce, torn or chopped

2 cups (260 g) organic red potatoes, cut into fourths

1 cup (130 g) each organic cut in half: French beans and asparagus

1 organic tomato, quartered or cheery tomatoes, halved

4 hardboiled organic eggs, cut into fourths

Kalamata or Niçoise olives, sliced

capers, drained

chopped parsley

organic cooked or canned white beans, drained and rinsed

optional: 1 cup (130 g) Brussels spouts, quartered and/or lemon wedges

~Provençal~

un /un/ 1. Place lettuce on serving platter.

dos /doos/ 2. Boil the potatoes uncovered for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.

tres /th-re-ss/ 3. Steam the green beans, asparagus, and optionals Brussels spouts  for 5 minutes.

quatre /KAH-tray/ 4. Place each vegetable on the bed of lettuce. 

cinc /seenk/ 5. Add the tuna and white beans in the center.

sièis /seei-s/ 6. Place the tomatoes, eggs, and olives around the lettuce.

Dressing:

1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic lemon juice

1/2 tsp. (2,5 g) Dij0n mustard

1 Tbs. (15 g) each minced: organic shallots and dill

1 Tbs. (15 ml) organic maple syrup

sèt /seht/ 7. Whisk all the ingredients.

uèit /wait/ 8. Drizzle over the salad.

nòu /noou/ 9. Sprinkle parsley on top, with optional lemon wedges.

Try some other salads: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/salads

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Bean-Pea Salad with Prosciutto and Cheese

Easy to make, serve with crisp bread. Italian salad dish is served after the main meal. So, if you would like a main meal, try one of these recipes first:  https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/Italian

Insalata di fagioli e piselli 

con prosciutto e formaggio (Italian)

organic:

drained beans (black, white, pinto, or kidney beans or a mixture of beans)

peas

sliced red cabbage

sliced apple(s)

(dairy-free) soft cheese

sliced proscuitto

sunflower seeds

optional: lettuce

uno 1. Place everything in a large bowl.

vignette (suggested amounts for the salad):

3 Tbs. (45 ml) olive oil

1 Tbs. (15 ml) white wine vinegar

2 tsp. (10 g) each: marjoram and mustard

1 tsp. (5 g) organic honey

due 2. Whisk all the ingredients.

If you are just having salad, try one of these beads:

Peach Bruschetta: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2022/06/peach-bruschetta.html

Avocado Brushetta: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/07/avocado-bruschetta.html

Garlic Bread: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2017/07/garlic-bread.html

Guide to traditional, but not all, Italian meal structure:

apertivo (bubbly beverage, small dishes of olives, nuts or cheeses)

antipasti (slighter heavier than apertivo, cheese and bread, cold cuts)

primi (first course, no meat but seafood, soup, or pasta)

secondi (second course: meat or seafood)

contorni (side dishes of vegetables)

insalata (salad)

formaggio e frutta (cheese and fruit)

dolco (dessert)

caffe (strong espresso with very warm, with or without any milk or sugar)

digestivo (alcoholic drink, example amaro)

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