Stir-Fried Pea Shoots with Ginger and Garlic, Super-Wok Style

One of my favorite Triangle-area restaurants is Super-Wok, where I first had stir-fried pea tips with garlic (also called pea shoots). My version, like theirs, is fairly hot and spicy, but you can adjust it to make it your own.

I love finding new vegetables and really love finding out that something I'd been composting was actually a delicacy. Use this recipe to cook fresh greens in about ten minutes. You'll get the fresh pea flavor without having to shell or string the pods. The leaves have the texture of baby spinach and the stems provide a satisfying crunch, even after a quick stir-fry.

Stir-Fried Pea Shoots with Ginger and Garlic, Super-Wok Style

Active time: 10 minutes. Total time: 12 minutes. Make four big servings or eight side-dish servings.

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Chickpea Flour Scramble

Use this savory, fluffy scramble wherever you would use scrambled eggs: with your oatmeal, next to pancakes, or in a burrito or sandwich. With no cholesterol and a lot of protein, folate, and fiber, they're a great way to keep your diet on track too.

Chickpea Flour Scramble will help you through busy times or shortages. Forgot to soak or cook beans? Make a scramble. Make a big batch and reheat through the week. Unlike eggs, a bag of chickpea flour can be dropped without damage, kept unrefrigerated, and lasts for years. Keep a bag of chickpea flour on hand for when you want a more exotic taste for breakfast, as part of your emergency preparation store, or just in case you run out of eggs.

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Roasted Carrot and Garlic Soup

I actually did a little dance of delight when first tasting this soup. Such rich flavor and so easy!  Roasting elevates inexpensive and easy-to-keep ingredients to gourmet heights. Just the ticket if you having Brad Pitt or Alicia Silverstone over for dinner.

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Honey-Mustard Dressing

Splash this bright honey-mustard dressing over a salad made with lettuce, grated carrots, and one or more of the following: raisins, apples, walnuts, or pecans. You'll have a restaurant-quality side in minutes for a fraction of the restaurant-expensive cost.

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Red Cabbage with Apples

Use just two ingredients and ten minutes to make this colorful, healthy vegetable side dish. It's pretty enough for your holiday table and a light balance to heavy fare.

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