132 seca recipes

Pan-seared scallops with fennel over soba noodles plates golden-crusted scallops on Japanese buckwheat noodles in a Pernod and orange pan sauce. East-meets-West restaurant plating at home.

The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.

Vegan butternut squash chowder made creamy without a drop of dairy. Blended squash, sweet potato, and carrot form a velvety base, brightened with garlic, rosemary, and thyme and topped with toasted almonds.

Orange wakame salad with cucumber, radishes, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds. A Japanese-inspired seaweed salad that pairs ocean-sweet wakame with bright citrus and crisp vegetables in 15 minutes.

Wheat-free yeast bread combines barley flour and oat flour with honey and a simple rise for a one-loaf workhorse. Naturally wheat-free with hearty grain flavor and a tender crumb.

Broiled sea scallops marinated in sherry, teriyaki sauce, and lemon zest with a thickened pan sauce. A light, Asian-inspired seafood dish thats low-fat and fast.

Vegetarian mushroom gravy built on browned flour, miso, soy sauce, and sea kelp for deep umami without meat. Pour over veggie burgers, mashed potatoes, or whole grains.

The classic Sidecar cocktail: brandy, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice shaken and strained into a chilled glass with a lemon twist. A bright, balanced brandy sour that's been a cocktail-hour staple since the 1920s.

Homemade pet treats with whole wheat flour, soy flour, honey, and canola oil baked into mini cakes for dogs or tiny squares for cats. Simple, wholesome ingredients only.

Oven-baked battered scallops soak in garlic buttermilk, then bread crumb coat and bake hot at 500F until opaque. Restaurant-style fried scallop texture without the deep fryer.

Morisqueta, a traditional Mexican method for cooking perfectly fluffy white rice with separate grains. Soaked, boiled, and rested for light, non-sticky results every time.

A Jellie of Fyshe: a medieval-style aspic of cod, scallops, and shrimp suspended in a clear gelatin set with white wine, ginger, and vinegar. The historic seafood starter for special occasions.

Oven-fried scallops soaked in buttermilk and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs with thyme, baked at high heat for a crispy crust without deep frying. A low-calorie seafood dinner ready in under 40 minutes.

Smoked haddock potato pie with a fluffy mash topping, flaked fish, and tangy fromage frais in place of butter. Grilled until the cheese turns golden and crunchy on top. A lighter take on classic fish pie.

Grilled spring onions and asparagus with fresh lime and flaky sea salt. A 5-ingredient, 20-minute vegetarian side that lets the char and vegetables shine.

Vodka can be made from a variety of grains. Barley and wheat are the most common but corn and rye can be used as well. It can also be made from potatoes and beets. Grain vodkas are generally considered to be the best.