Chili Crunch Tofu Bowls

My daughter and I both really love tofu, and it is such a great alternative to meat that doesn’t leave you feeling hungry after you eat. This recipe combines tofu with one of my favorite condiments, Fly by Jing Chili Crisp. I’ve mentioned this product before, and it is just so full of flavor andContinueContinue reading “Chili Crunch Tofu Bowls”

Easy 5 Minute Silken Tofu

My daughter and I both really love tofu, and she especially likes silken tofu, so I made this super easy silken tofu side dish along with a stir fry we had the other night. This recipe takes 5 minutes, but it has a ton of flavor and is so enjoyable to eat. Silken tofu hasContinueContinue reading “Easy 5 Minute Silken Tofu”

Curry Chickpea Salad Wraps

This recipe is a version of curry chicken salad, but vegetarian. Chickpeas are so versatile and hearty and they are a great substitute for meat in vegetarian dishes. This curry chickpea salad tastes just like curry chicken salad, just without the chicken. I loved the use of apple and celery for some sweetness and crunchContinueContinue reading “Curry Chickpea Salad Wraps”

Kimchi Sujebi (Korean Kimchi Stew with Hand Torn Noodles)

My son requested that I make this dish, and I am so glad he did! My husband is half Korean and I cook a decent amount of Korean food since it is my kids heritage and it is also just so totally amazingly delicious. I had never had or heard of this dish though, andContinueContinue reading “Kimchi Sujebi (Korean Kimchi Stew with Hand Torn Noodles)”

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted vegetable lasagna is similar to a traditional lasagna recipe but instead of ground beef or sausage, it has roasted vegetables. I prefer this recipe over a standard meat lasagna. The roasted vegetables get caramelized in the oven before being chopped and added to the filling and they give a lot more depth of flavorContinueContinue reading “Roasted Vegetable Lasagna”

Soba Noodles with Eggplant, Herbs and Tofu

This tasty vegetarian dinner as a take on a soba salad from Yotam Ottolenghi. Soba noodles are Japanese buckwheat noodles, and they are super versatile. They can be served hot or cold, and in this dish they are cold. This is a super light dish, perfect for a warm day. I used tofu in thisContinueContinue reading “Soba Noodles with Eggplant, Herbs and Tofu”

BBQ Tofu Bowls with Mango Pepper Salsa

Tofu is amazingly versatile and varied and it is a great option for a meat free meal, as it is substantial and filling and it is a great source of protein. Tofu is made from soybeans and it comes in different textures as well as in pressed or fried versions. There are a lot ofContinueContinue reading “BBQ Tofu Bowls with Mango Pepper Salsa”

Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana

This recipe for eggplant dumplings alla parmigiana comes from Yotam Ottolenghi. He is an Israeli born British chef who tends to create a lot of vegetable forward recipes. I have one of his cookbooks and I love the creative ways he uses vegetables and how everything is so focused on flavor. I haven’t had aContinueContinue reading “Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana”

Chickpea Stew with Turmeric, Ginger and Coconut Milk

This recipe is by Alison Roman (with some changes). I have one of her cookbooks and love most of her recipes. This is vegetarian stew with lot of flavor and substance and I really enjoyed it. We ate it with a side salad and some garlic naan, which was great for scooping up the chickpeas.ContinueContinue reading “Chickpea Stew with Turmeric, Ginger and Coconut Milk”

Egg Foo Young

It has been many years since I have had egg foo young, and it was just as tasty as I remembered. It seemed like it was big for a while when I was kid from Chinese takeout places and it is still on most menus. It is thought that Chinese immigrants introduced egg foo young to AmericanContinueContinue reading “Egg Foo Young”