Spices of Life

This cookbook is FANTASTIC!

It's not strictly vegan, so you carnivores might enjoy it. Last I checked, it's available for $6 on Amazon's website.

Here's a family favorite from the book, though I've made a couple changes. We've made a tradition of eating this whenever our family gets together.

Garlicky Seafood Cioppino

6-8 servings

Seafood Marinade:

1/2 cup sake

6 slices fresh ginger

1 pound firm fleshed fish fillets

3/4 sea scallops

3/4 pound medium shrimp (peeled)

3 1/2 Tbs olive oil

Seasonings:

1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic

1 Tbs minced fresh ginger

1 heaping tsp hot chile paste

2 1/2 medium onions, peeled and chopped

2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

Remaining Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes

1 Tbs tomato paste

2 2/3 cups clam juice

1 cup sake

2 Tbs chopped fresh basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Combine shrimp and scallops into a bowl and place fish in a separate bowl. Pour 1/3 of the marinade into the fish bowl and the rest into the scallops and shrimp. Toss lightly and let sit for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a dutch oven, add seasonings and saute 6-7 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients (except seafood) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes.

Add fish with the marinade, partially cover and continue to cook for 7 minutes or until fish is almost cooked. Add the shrimp and scallops with the marinade, stir gently, partially cover and cook for about 4 minutes or until the seafood is cooked.

Taste for seasoning and serve!