In a wok or saucepan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil and swirl to coat wok. When wok is hot, add eggplant in a single layer.
Cook 2 minutes and flip each piece over so they cook evenly. Cook another 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally. The eggplant should have changed in color, the skin wrinkled and the flesh soft.
Push eggplant aside in wok and add 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Add garlic, peppers, ginger and green onion. Stir these aromatics until they become fragrant.
Combine aromatics with eggplant and stir-fry for one minute.
Add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar and stir to combine all. Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Toss the parsnips and apple in a bowl with 1 Tbsp oil, sea salt and black pepper. Spread evenly onto a foil-lined bake sheet and roast until fork tender, about 20- 25 minutes.
To make the Pecan Gremelota, toss the shaved Brussels in a small bowl with the pecans, parsley, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and zest, plus 1 Tbsp olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Transfer the parsnips and apples to a blender. Add the stock and puree until smooth. Add the maple, and season with more salt and pepper. Pour soup into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
To serve, spoon into bowls and season with gremolata.
Measure the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper and add to a mixing bowl.
Whisk lightly until the ingredients come together. Taste. Adjust if necessary.
Measure the oil. Slowly pour the oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking.
The oil and vinegar has come together or “emulsified” when you notice the consistency thicken and color become cloudy. Set aside.
2-The Salad
Cut the butternut squash into a small dice and toss it 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper and roast at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Tear lettuce with your hands. Avoid using a knife to cut lettuce, it may turn it brown. Add to a bowl.
Select additional ingredients: a nut, a fruit (dried or fresh), a cooked grain and a cheese. Measure and sprinkle into the bowl with the lettuce and vegetables.
3-Dress The Salad
Add dressing ¼ cup at a time. You want to make sure that you do not put too much dressing on your salad.
Toss ingredients together with your clean hands or a set of tongs. Make sure to coat each leaf well.
