Monday, November 26, 2012

Granola

6c Rolled Oats
1c Shredded coconut
1c Wheat germ
½ c Brown Sugar
¼ c Coconut Oil
¼ c Vegetable Oil
½ c Honey

Optional

1c Almonds
¼ c Flax seeds
½ c Pepitas
1½ c dried fruits; cranberries, blueberries, raisins, etc. 

Mix all ingredients except the dried fruits. Distribute evenly over 2 large baking sheets.

Bake @ 325º for about 40minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. 

Cool and add dried fruits. 
Crumble into chunks and place in airtight storage containers. 

Monday, November 19, 2012

Li hing Tomato & Watermelon Salad


One of my favorite things to eat growing up was Li hing mui. At one of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii, Alan Wong's, is a Li hing tomato salad. Here's an easier version to make.

1c Watermelon, cubed
1c Tomtatoes
1/2 tsp Li hing powder
2 tbs Goat cheese

Toss all ingredients together.