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Spicy Kimchi Tofu Mushroom Egg Soup

January 17, 2018 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Spicy Kimchi Tofu Mushroom Egg Soup - this spicy vegetarian soup is healthy bowl of comfort on a cold winter day

Spicy Kimchi Tofu Mushroom Egg Soup is a great way to warm up your belly on a cold winter day. When we’re in the thick of winter, I crave this spicy, hot bowl of soup. Winters in Korea are cold from what I’ve read, similar to Connecticut, and Korean cuisine offers many hearty cold weather…

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Filed Under: Asian, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, soups, vegetarian Tagged With: enoki mushrooms, kimchee, kimchi, Korean soup

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot Recipe

December 29, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot - celebrate Chinese New Year with this one pot dinner. It's just like fondue with a special dipping sauce

Chinese Mongolian Hot Pot is perfect for celebrating Christmas, New Year’s, Chinese New Year, or for serving on any cold winter night. Chinese hot pot is similar to fondue, with a big pot of broth and lots of foods that everyone cooks themselves. It’s an interactive, fun and festive meal. Chinese hot pot, fire pot,…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: Chinese fire pot, Chinese fondue, Chinese hot pot, Chinese New Year, Florence Lin

Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger Recipe

December 20, 2017 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Spicy Ahi Tuna Cucumber Avocado Appetizers with Pickled Ginger - I made these for our holiday cocktail party and they were the biggest hit of the night!

These Spicy Tuna Avocado Cucumber Appetizers with Pickled Ginger are so elegant and a special appetizer that will wow your guests. I’ve made these for cocktail parties and these little bites are always a hit. Crunchy, tangy, and a little spicy, guests will appreciate all the flavors and textures all in one bite. I have…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, Clean Eating, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, furikake

Instant Pot Japanese Curry Chicken Recipe

December 11, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Instant Pot Japanese Curry Chicken - mild and sweet, this curry is very saucy and delicious over rice

Instant Pot Japanese Curry Chicken is delicious, healthy, budget-friendly and perfect for a cold wintry night. I tasted my first Japanese style curry as a graduate student at Columbia University. Growing up, my mom made curry chicken that had coconut milk in it. I’m not sure if it was a Chinese or Filipino version, or perhaps…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Instant Pot, Japanese curry, pressure cooker

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry Recipe

November 13, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Thai Tofu Butternut Squash Cauliflower Red Curry - this vegetarian/vegan one pot meal cooks in less than 30 minutes

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry is a one pot vegan/vegetarian meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes. I love Thai curries, especially red curry. The fragrant spices are mellowed and complimented with coconut milk, creating a luscious sauce that is delicious over rice or rice noodles. My son, Kyle, is cooking dinner for friends…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Thai red curry, vegan, vegetarian

15 Minute Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” Recipe

November 2, 2017 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning.  My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, fried rice, healthy breakfast, kale, quinoa

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

July 26, 2017 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles - spicy and a little sour, these pickles are easy to make - I leave them out on the counter to ferment for one day, then refrigerate them

These Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles are a delicious way to enjoy fresh kirby cucumbers this summer. Each summer, I look forward to our local farmer’s market. Kirby cucumbers are one of the items I pick up when I see them. Farm fresh kirby cucumbers are firm, crunchy and make amazing kimchi pickles. I’ve…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Asian, kimchee, kimchi, kirby cucumbers, Korean, refrigerator pickles

Zha Jiang Mian Recipe

July 19, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Zha Jiang Mian - easy, delicious Chinese meat sauce over noodles with cucumbers and shredded egg omelet

Zha Jiang Mian is a popular Chinese noodle dish with meat sauce that I grew up eating. It’s my Dad’s signature dish that I remember the most when I was growing up. Even as an adult, he would send me care packages with a container of his Zha Jiang Mian. A few weeks ago, we…

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Filed Under: Asian, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: Beijing noodles, Chinese meat sauce, Peking noodles, traditional Chinese food, zha jiang noodles

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl Recipe

June 19, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl - vegetarian (vegan adaptable) lunch/dinner with broiled tofu, crushed peanuts, pickled vegetables, bean sprouts and hard boiled egg

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl is the ultimate vegetarian noodle bowl (vegan adaptable), combining sweet, salty and sour flavors and crunchy, juicy and chewy textures. It’s a party in a bowl. I’m a sucker for Asian noodles of all kinds, from Vietnamese Pho to Chinese Dan Dan Mien, Korean Jap Chae and Cold Japanese Soba Noodles….

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, lunch, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Cambodian food, cookbook review, Southeast Asian recipe, vegetarian

Asian Beer Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

June 14, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Asian Beer Marinated Flank Steak - this marinade is phenomenal! Juicy and flavorful flank steak on the grill is a summer favorite

Asian Beer Marinated Flank Steak is a family favorite during summertime grilling season. I’ve been grilling this marinated flank steak for family and friends over the past 15+ years. This marinade recipe does double duty as a tenderizer and a flavor enhancer for flank steak, an economical but less tender cut of beef than more expensive cuts such as…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: barbecue, flank steak, grilling

Din Tai Fung Taipei Taiwan

June 5, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Din Tai Fung Taipei - famous for its soup dumplings, this restaurant is a must visit in Taipei. So many different dumplings and dishes to choose from.

Din Tai Fung Taipei Taiwan is famous for its soup dumplings, and is recommended by almost everyone that has visited Taipei, as well as local residents. During my recent visit to Taipei, we ate at two different locations of Din Tai Fung, one at Taipei 101, and the original restaurant near Yongkang Street at No….

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Filed Under: Asian, traveling Tagged With: Din Tai Fung, Taipei, Taiwan, traveling

Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice Recipe

May 1, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice - this healthy dish is so flavorful - you have to try this!

This Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice is so flavorful, not your typical fried rice recipe. Years ago, my husband and I were fortunate enough to visit Bali. It was an amazing experience, and to this day, I have wonderful memories of the beautiful landscape, the friendly smiles, all the friends we got to know better, and…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Seafood, shellfish, whole grain Tagged With: Balinese food, fried rice, Indonesian food, nasi goreng, savory breakfast

Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

April 3, 2017 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup - coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Thai red curry paste are key ingredients in this creamy, fragrant lentil soup

This Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup has sweet and spicy flavors from coconut milk, sweet potatoes and red curry paste. Lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves add extra fragrance to this delicious, healthy soup. I love Thai food, especially Thai curries. Thai curry is completely different from Indian curries. The base for Thai curries is Thai curry…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cooking For Cancer, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: lentil soup, red curry paste, sweet potatoes, Thai

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) Recipe

March 15, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) - a simple, healthy way to enjoy nutritious root vegetables

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) is an easy, healthy way to enjoy nutritious root vegetables. Nishime is a slow-braised dish that includes a variety of root vegetables. Meat is sometimes added, but the vegetarian version I’m sharing today is one a friend taught me how to make. The simplest recipe for nishime starts with a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking with friends, Japanese cooking, nishime, vegan, vegetarian, winter root vegetables

Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Broth Recipe

March 6, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Broth - this broth is scented with crushed fresh lemongrass and ginger.

Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Broth is fragrant and soothing, scented with crushed fresh lemongrass and ginger root. Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food whether you’re fighting a cold, trying to stay warm during the winter, or need a hug and a little comfort. I made this for a friend recently by special request. It’s perfect…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cancer, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, soups Tagged With: cancer cooking, chicken broth, chicken soup, ginger, lemongrass

Mom’s Baked Coconut Walnut Sweet Rice Cake Recipe

January 22, 2017 by Jeanette 29 Comments

Baked Coconut Sweet Rice Walnut Cake - this Chinese sticky rice cake is easy to make, not too sweet and perfect for Chinese New Year

Mom’s Baked Coconut Walnut Sweet Rice Cake is very easy to make and not too sweet. It’s the perfect treat to make for Chinese New Year. Sticky rice is traditionally eaten for Chinese New Year, so each year, I make some type of sticky rice cake (made with sweet rice). This particular recipe came from…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts and Cookies Tagged With: Chinese New Year, coconut milk, sticky rice cake, sweet rice flour, walnuts, year of the rooster

Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup Recipe

January 18, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Korean Chicken Ginseng Soup - a nourishing, rejuvenating chicken soup made with Korean ginseng

This Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup is a nourishing, rejuvenating chicken soup made with Korean ginseng and stuffed with a mixture of sticky rice, dried jujube dates, chestnuts and garlic. Asian ginseng has been around for thousands of years and is used believed to help boost the immune system, stimulate physical and mental activity, lower blood…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, soups Tagged With: Asian chicken soup, ginseng, glutinous rice, Korean chicken soup, Korean soup, sticky rice, sweet rice

Japanese Breakfast Salmon Recipe

January 11, 2017 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Japanese Breakfast Salmon - a healthy and delicious savory breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime

Japanese Breakfast Salmon is a healthy and delicious savory breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime. I’m intrigued by what people eat for breakfast around the world, especially savory breakfasts. To be honest, I’m not sure why Americans tend to eat more sweets and carbs at breakfast. There are no set and fast rules…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, New Year, Seafood Tagged With: Asian breakfast, Japanese breakfast, savory breakfast

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash Recipe

January 9, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash - this simple braised squash dish is a wonderful side dish and reheats well.

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash is an easy delicious side dish that reheats well. Many of us boil, roast, steam or grill vegetables. But, have you ever tried braising vegetables? I typically think of braising meat with vegetables in a flavored liquid at low heat, in the form of some sort of stew. In Japanese cuisine, however, vegetables…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: braised vegetables, Japanese cooking, kabocha squash, nimono, simmered vegetables, winter squash

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites Recipe

December 26, 2016 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Spicy Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites - a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will devour!

Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado Tartare Bites are easy to make for a healthy delicious appetizer with all the flavors of a spicy tuna roll served on tortilla chips. Perfect for parties and celebrations. This is a great recipe for using up bits and pieces of fresh sushi-grade tuna. When I made my Spicy Ahi Tuna Avocado…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays Tagged With: ahi tuna appetizer, appetizer, Happy New Year

Turkey Brown Rice Congee Recipe

November 22, 2016 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Turkey Congee - this savory breakfast porridge is a great way to use leftover turkey bones from Thanksgiving

Turkey Brown Rice Congee is a wonderful way to use a leftover turkey carcass. It is humble comfort food. Turkey congee is a tradition in many Chinese American households after Thanksgiving. Congee, also called “shi fan” in the Mandarin dialect or “jook” in the Cantonese dialect, is basically rice cooked in water or broth until…

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Filed Under: Asian, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, soups, Thanksgiving, whole grain Tagged With: congee, jook, leftover turkey recipe, thanksgiving, turkey

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