...3 to 4 hours. When the bulgur is ready — puffy and chewable — drain off any remaining water. 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery, and stirfry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, and stir-fry...

...parsley, and sage in a medium-size bowl. Set aside. 3. Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add spinach with water still clinging to leaves and stir to distribute oil and garlic. Cover and steam...

...tablespoon of the lemon juice. Working quickly, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat, add the garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. When the rice is cooked, stir in the cheese. Add the spinach to the sauteed garlic, and...

...egg whites (or whole eggs), lightly whisked il/2 teaspoons salt 6 cups cooked jasmine rice (page 295) Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat and saute the garlic, stirring, until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add the egg whites...

...into V4- inch- thick slices 1 cup bite-size broccoli florets 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium tomato, chopped Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and saute " , stirring, until the garlic is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and...

...'A teaspoon cayenne 'A cup water 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 4 to 6 cups hot cooked basmati rice Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until hot. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until the onion is soft and lightly browned,...

...paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside. To prepare the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the carrots and bell peppers and saute for 3 minutes more. Stir in the 2ucchini and saute for i minute....

...combine the shallots, chiles, garlic, and salt and process until smooth. Set aside. 2. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the carrot and cabbage and stir-fry until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the tempeh, 1 '/2 tablespoons...

...the greens to soften slightly. Drain well and toss with the sesame oil. Set aside. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and carrot and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the tofu and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles and greens...

...on a paper towel. 3. In a large (12- to 14-inch) saute pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and increase the heat to high. Cook until they soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes....