DAY Recipe

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 25 min
This recipe is a wonderful way to prepare tofu as a main course; all it needs is a side of rice.

Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick [...]

Makes 10 servings.

INGREDIENTS
12ounces green beans, trimmed, halved diagonally (about 3 cups)1/4cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2tablespoons dijon mustard
1tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2cup walnut oil or olive oil4bunches watercress, trimmed
1 1/2cups walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2cups cherry tomatoes, halved
DIRECTIONS
Cook [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb potatoes , peeled and diced (I leave skins on)
3 cups leeks , thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only)
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup watercress leaves , and tender stems
4-6 tablespoons whipping creamor
2-3 tablespoons softened butter

DIRECTIONS

When measuring the watercress leaves and stems, pack them down in the measuring cup.

Simmer leeks, potatoes, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in watercress and simmer 5 minutes.

While the watercress is [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 garlic cloves , crushed
2-5 small fresh red chilies
1 bunch siamese watercress , cut into 1-1/4 inch lengths (discard the hard stalks at the end of the bunch and any yellowing leaves)
1 tablespoon thai yellow bean sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (white granulated)
10-12 leaves fresh Thai basil
2 tablespoons safflower oil

DIRECTIONS

Crush the garlic and chillies and transfer to a bowl.
Stir in the watercress, yellow bean sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and basil.
In a wok, heat the oil until smoking, [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (8)
olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 slices fresh ginger (thin slices)
8 ounces watercress , tough stems removed
6 green onions , cut into 2-inch-thin strips
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste; add to skillet and cook 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned.Drain off [...]