Tag Archives: balsamic vinegar

Mediterranean Polenta Stack by Anja

capture_10122014_185305Anja demonstrates a Mediterranean polenta stack that looks great, is easy to make and is delicious.   She shows the process for cooking polenta and forming polenta rounds using  small cake molds.  She tops the polenta rounds with roasted red peppers, an avocado mix, diced tomatoes and red onions, and drizzles on some balsamic vinegar.  The recipe is great for an appetizer, lunch, dinner, snacks… or any time at all, really!  Enjoy. Continue reading

Oven-Roasted Vegetables Without Using Oil by Chef Plum

capture_03102014_222720Most roasted vegetable recipes specify cutting the vegetables in small similar size pieces, coating them with oil, spices and seasonings, and then placing them in an oven.  In this video, Chef Plum demonstrates that you can eliminate the oil in this process.  This may be very important for some people who are trying to reduce as much fat from their diets as possible. Continue reading

Orange Glazed Tofu by Toni Fiore

capture_02102014_121337If you are not particularly worried about added oil or sugar in a recipe, this one looks wonderful.  Toni prepares a marinade for the grilled tofu with orange and lemon juice and olive oil.  The tofu will absorb great flavors and oil from the marinade.  She also prepares an orange glaze with a lot of sugar in it to be drizzled on the plated grilled tofu, which is served on a salad with grilled baby tomatoes.  This recipe also works well with tempeh. Continue reading