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New Year, January 2007 >> Healthy Eats
Healthy Eats
After several weeks filled with rich dishes like brisket, beef bourguignon, potatoes (mashed, scalloped, au gratin and the like) and a constant array of tarts, cakes and candies, I am more than ready to start the New Year off with lighter, healthier fare.

I don’t diet, per se, but I do make a conscious effort to take in a little less and keep my choices leaner. The easiest change is swapping fish for red meats. Here are two tried and true recipes that will give your palate and waistline a break from the holiday heaviness.
Healthy Eats

Sesame Dipping Sauce

¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
¼ cup tamari sauce
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Shrimp Spring Rolls
The ingredient list for these light, tasty spring rolls may seem daunting, but in truth, the prep work goes quickly.
Makes 12 rolls

12 rice paper wrappers
24 medium cooked shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled, deveined, and sliced in half lengthwise
2 cups shredded red or green leaf lettuce
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
6 scallions, root ends and tops trimmed, sliced lengthwise
4 ounces enoki mushrooms (optional)
3 ounces vermicelli rice noodles, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch of chives for garnish
Sesame Dipping Sauce (recipe below)

  1. Soak the wrapper one at a time for 30 seconds in warm water or until soft. Shake off excess water and put the wrapper on a plate. As you use one wrapper, soak the next.
  2. Working quickly, place 2 shrimp halves end to end in the middle of a wrapper. Place a small amount of each of the remaining ingredients—lettuce, carrots, scallions, mushrooms (if using), noodles, mint, basil, and cilantro­—on top, finishing with 2 more shrimp halves. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, fold in the sides, and then fold over the top to complete the roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers to make 12 rolls. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.
  3. Decorate with chives and serve with Sesame Dipping Sauce.
Another healthy recipe, Grilled Swordfish with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Olives
 
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