Healthy and Delicious Cooking

All you guacamole lovers, I am one of you!  Those bright flavors mingling with creamy avocado tastes  rich and decadent, and is actually good for you. It is packed with anti-oxidants and omega-3-fatty acids, boosting our immune system and preventing heart disease and strokes. And that is probably why it is the most over produced dip of our times, and we have gotten into a bit of a rut. Let me offer an Indian twist to this Mexican classic, just for a change. It is spicy and cooling, quick and easy, and still South of the border, just the Indian border. RECIPE Serves 4-6 1 large avocado, cubed Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup coriander, chopped salt 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon garlic minced 1 small onion minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 2-4 green chilies 1/2 red onion. chopped In a bowl, mix the avocado with the lime, coriander and salt. Heat oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. Be sure to cover immediately, and wait until the seeds s...

I happen to love them. I saute them in butter and/or olive oil, throw them in meat stews and curries, or just munch on them raw. Yum! However, all you CSA people, with piles of radishes in your box, saute those greens right away, and store them in the fridge to add to any number of dishes. Then make this delicious dip. It can be made to finish a soup, thinned into a dressing, or just devoured with flatbreads or pita chips. It keeps in the refrigerator, but I assure you, it wont last long. RECIPE (Makes 4 cups) 1 lb radishes, diced 3/4 cup sourcream 1/2cup Greek yoghurt 3 oz feta cheese 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3cup dill salt and pepper to taste  Mix it all up and ENJOY! For those of you who like a little kick and color in you lives, mince a jalapeno or serrano chili, and toss it in.