Cook Without Book

Prep Time:  9 minutes Cook Time:  9 minutes Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups)                       Ingredients 1  (8-ounce) package uncooked linguine 1  (8-ounce) package fresh sugar snap peas 2 tablespoons   peanut oil 2 tablespoons   low-sodium tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon   smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon   fresh lime juice or rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon   chili garlic sauce 1  garlic clove, crushed 1  (8-ounce) package Thai-flavored or plain baked tofu, cut into cubes 1/3 cup   chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a saucepan. Place linguine in boiling water 5 minutes; add peas, and cook 2 minutes. Combine peanut oil and next 5 ingredients. Drain pasta mixture, and return to pan. Stir in peanut sauce and tofu. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately. Nutriti...

                        Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  35 minutes Yield:  Makes 6 servings (serving size: about 2 cups salad) Ingredients 2 cups   black rice (see note) 3 1/2 cups   water 1  (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons   plus 1 tsp grapeseed oil, divided 1 1/4 pounds   peeled and deveined large shrimp 2 1/2 cups   sugar snap peas, cut into 1-inch pieces 3  peaches, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons   seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons   honey 1 tablespoon   reduced-sodium soy sauce Preparation 1. In medium saucepan, bring rice, water, ginger, and teaspoon salt to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender (30 minutes). Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and transfer to a large bowl. 2. Meanwhile, in large non...