THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. " ~Confucius ~ A simple life (and complex name) Hybrid Tuberous Begonia French name : Bégonia tubéreux Latin name (genus) : Begonia hybrides Tuberhybrida Botanical family : Begoniaceae SWORDFISH STEAK with MANGO SALSA ~ simply easy and 'd ivine' _______ 4 6-8 oz. swordfish steaks (or tuna) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 2 ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks 1 bunch chopped green onions 6 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon or lime 1 tsp. red pepper flakes Preheat grill. Brush swordfish or tuna steaks with olive oil and salt & pepper. Combine mango, green onions, cilantro, fresh lemon or lime, and pepper flakes. Let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes while prepping dinner. Grill 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Serve with favorite seasonal vegetables. _________________ COCONUT POUND CAKE ~ Simply del...

"On this June day the buds in my garden are almost as enchanting as the open flowers. Things in bud bring, in the heat of a June noontide, the recollection of the loveliest days of the year - those days of May when all is suggested, nothing yet fulfilled." - Francis King ~ Bursting poppies, exbury azalia , Lady's Mantle and peonies _________ SKEWERED SHRIMP & MANGO BASMATI RICE SALAD ~ Simple light Sunday night supper, perfect after a long working day in the garden (adapted from June 2005 Cooking Light) _____ 2 lbs. peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic 2 Tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 4 tsp. good curry powder 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp. ground cumin 2 cups water 2/3 cup light coconut milk 1 1/4 cup uncooked Basmati rice 3/4 cup shredded carrot 2 cups diced peeled mango (about 2 mangoes) 1 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 3 Tbsp. l...