This weekend, I challenged myself to build a meal based on what I already had at home. These peanut butter tofu banh mi bowls helped me to use up left over veggies, and I discovered a new combo that I love – peanut butter and tofu!
I love to do my grocery shopping, which might be weird, but what kind of women doesn’t like to shop?! Personally, I don’t like to shop for clothes or shoes, I like to shop for food. I guess I’m a foodie. Maybe. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Peanut butter, Rice, Tofu, Vegan, Whole grain
Cabbage is one of my favorite veggies I keep in the fridge for fast easy meals. This week, I am sharing a Chinese green cabbage noodle stir fry recipe.
Red cabbage is my go-to cabbage variety. Green cabbage has a little less flavor, and of course, less color. Sometimes, I find green cabbage harder to use because of what it is missing in comparison to red. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Carrots, Cast iron, Garlic, Ginger, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
It’s redux time again! This month’s theme was: Grab your nearest cookbook and ReDux the recipe on page 201, 17, 217 – or any combination of the number ‘2017.’ I chose to redux Chinese Mustard Baked Tofu Sandwiches from the Moosewood cookbook.
I don’t have a large collection of cookbooks, but I do love the moosewood cookbook. The recipe I chose was from page 120 for a grilled Chinese mustard sandwich with sauted peppers and onions. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Garlic, Mustard, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Have you ever bought baked tofu at the store? It’s a handy product that is seasoned, cooked, and ready to throw into any dish. When I was first transitioning from being an omnivore to vegetarian, I found that I loved tofu! This is not the case for most people, they find the texture off-putting, so yes, I know I’m weird. I started experimenting with all kinds of ways to enjoy tofu (including this smoked tofu recipe). This homemade teriyaki baked tofu makes weeknight dinners even faster! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan
Tagged Asian, Garlic, Ginger, Make ahead, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
I have a love hate relationship with curry. On one hand, I absolutely love it. It’s versatile, healthy and easy to make. However, I don’t like most curry powders I have tried, taking curry from love to hate. Instead, I make my own curry powder. It requires stocking lots of spices to make my own blend. The plus side is that I can vary the amount of each spice every time I make a batch so that the flavors vary each time. No one curry dish will be the same as the next in my kitchen! Check out my slow cooker sweet potato paneer curry where I tried using more whole spices! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Make ahead, Peas, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Have you guys tried chinese 5-spice powder yet? It’s been a popular up-and-coming spice for a while now, and I’m just now getting on board. Chinese five-spice is a blend of Szechwan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and fennel. It has a wonderfully warming characteristic that pairs perfectly with other Asian flavors, such as ginger, and is not spicy. My five spice shrimp tacos with rhubarb ginger sauce are an amazing twist between Asian and Mexican cuisines! Continue reading
Do you guys ever get a feeling that you want to dive into a pile of veggies to reset and refresh?? Eating meals that are heavy with vegetables helps me to feel my best. I can dig in until I’m stuffed and not feel weighed down. Veggies are totally guilt free as well. Recipes like this early summer vegetable stir fry with crispy tofu was one of my favorite things to eat when I was trying to loose weight. Now this meal is a total comfort food, and I love to indulge myself with it! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Garlic, Ginger, Mushrooms, Peas, Rice, Sriracha, Sweet Corn, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Disclosure: I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.As a kid my family used to have snack nights. In lieu of dinner, we would have a tray full of finger foods, usually loaded with crackers, cheese, and dips, as well as fruit and veggies. When Breton Crackers sent me samples of their original crackers with tender-crisp texture and delicious flavor, I knew they would be perfect for snack night. I wanted my crackers to be loaded with veggies, so I chose a theme that uses lots of veggies, the banh mi sandwich. These banh mi veggie cracker bites are fun little bites that you’ll keep reaching for on your snack night! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Recipe Redux, Snacks
Tagged Carrots, Cilantro, Crackers, Cucumber, Sriracha, Vegetarian
I’m not really a side dish person. I love to cook. It’s a great release at the end of the day to come home and find my rhythm in the kitchen. However, I find it most enjoyable when there are fewer pieces of the puzzle to keep track of. Side dishes don’t fit that routine well, therefore I tend to make and eat a single thing every night. These Asian cabbage baked egg rolls with tempeh fit that theme perfectly. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Cabbage, Carrots, Egg Roll Wrappers, Ginger, Tempeh, Vegetarian
Welcome to my first Recipe Redux post! I am so excited to be a new member of this healthy food bloggers network. This month we are sharing recipes and tips to reduce food waste, in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd. I am sharing my recipe for samosa potato and chickpea patties with cilantro chutney. In my samosa patties recipe I use the potato skins, and the cilantro stems to reduce food waste. Check out my tips below on how to reduce food waste! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Recipe Redux, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian
