Recipes
Udon Noodle Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Japanese Noodles
Introduction Udon noodle salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that transforms traditional udon noodles into a cold, vibrant salad, perfect for warm weather or a light meal. This dish brings together the chewy texture of udon with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, offering a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. My first encounter
Vegetable Ankake Donburi: A Hearty, Nutritious Japanese Bowl
Introduction Vegetable Ankake Donburi is a delightful Japanese dish that combines a thick, savory sauce called ankake with a medley of vegetables over rice, providing a nutritious, comforting meal. Donburi, meaning “bowl,” is a staple in Japanese cuisine, offering a versatile way to serve a complete meal in a single dish. My first encounter with
Healthy Quinoa Kale Salad with Avocado, Feta & Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette
I was looking for something vegetarian/vegan to eat earlier this week since I had eaten a lot of meat on my trip up to Canada. I’ve made kale salad many times. Sometimes I use brown rice, farro, beans, to make it a complete meal. Or if it is just a side, I will use just
Irresistible Vegan Farro Salad: Swiss Chard, Olives, and Garlic Delight
Farro Salad with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Garlic (Vegan) This farro salad is quick and wholesome, with swiss chard, olives, garlic, carrots and olive oil. Farro is type of grain, similar to rye berries or wheat berries, but with a very neutral taste and chewy texture. I like how the grains are large and eating
Mentaiko Pasta: Olive Oil & Shiso Delight
Ohhh man. Mentaiko Pasta with Cream, Shiso and Nori. So rich and savory. No pasta compares to the flavor and textures that are exemplified in this dish. 3 Main ingredients are cream, butter, and caviar. A dash of salt, a bit of mayo, topped with a bit of parmigiano reggiano, shiso (sesame leaf), nori (dried seaweed)
Irresistible Japanese Eggplant Nasu Dengaku: Miso Glaze Delight
Japanese Eggplant (Nasu) Dengaku (茄子田楽) A super tasty way to prepare Japanese eggplant. If you’re not sure what dengaku might taste like, it’s a balance of sweet and salty, with a lot of umami. Miso goes well with all kinds of meats, fish and vegetables, eggplant is no exception. Furthermore, its good for you. If you ever go
Effortless Granola with Olive Oil and Maple Syrup: A Delectable Delight
Granola is one of those things you should just make at home. It’ doesn’t take that long and all you really have to do is measure the ingredients, mix and bake. I’m calling this one Easy Granola with Olive oil and Maple Syrup. Especially since it doesn’t get easier than this! Just got a box of
Thai Food Supplies
I wanted to create a post for the Thai ingredients I use for cooking Thai food. Hence, the Thai food supplies post. Over the years I have found this information through various websites and books and thought it would be nice to have a central reference. The below condiments are what I use today. If you
Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish
Delicious Thai Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Recipe5-Star Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish When it comes to Thai food… I usually order something like a noodle stir fry, soup noodles, curry or some sort of stir fried vegetables. Boooooorriiinnnggg. Well at least it’s more than just
Delicious Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad: Version 1.0 Unveiled
Farro is my favorite grain. It’s chewy, nutritious, and versatile. You might be wondering… How good can a salad get? Well, I’ll tell you this is easily one of the best salads I’ve eaten. I’ll go easy on the superlatives and let you see for yourself. Whether you’ve had farro before or not, here’s the
Delicious Brown Butter Granola: Pomegranate Molasses, Sumac & Coconut Bliss
When it comes to granola I usually try to keep it healthy and use olive oil. I would say this is 90% of the times I have made it. I’ve made it countless times and never have I used brown butter as the source of oil. I have to say that this Brown Butter Granola