Tofu and Apple Curry (Vegan)

Tofu_apple_curryTofu and Apple, really? I know what you’re thinking: what an unusual combination. But it works really nicely. Trust me, once you make curry with fruit you will be hooked.

Miso Soup with Root Vegetables

[caption id="attachment_121" align="alignleft" width="430" caption="miso_soup_root_vegetables"]miso_soup_root_vegetablesThis Japanese staple is surprisingly easy to make. You just need Dashi (Japanese Soup stock) and Miso paste and whatever various ingredients you want.

Tofu and Bok Choy Ginger Sauce (vegan)

Tofu_bokchoy_gingersauceFirst time I made this dish my husband pointed to bok choy and asked me, “what is that shrubbery?” Hmmm… Shrubs? You mean these vegetables?

Quinoa with Toasted Walnut Salad

Quinoa Salad with Toasted Walnut
I call this “Salad on Steroids”. I do like simple salad most of the time, but this is not one of them. It has so many flavors packed in it. Such a fun salad.

Zucchini Casserole

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This recipe came from my friend Julie (thanks Julie!) and I adjusted some items in order to make it vegetarian. In the original recipe, it called for chopped cooked chicken and used cream of Chicken soup.

Spicy Cucumber Quick Pickles (Asian Style)

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This quick cucumber pickles is one of my favorites. It’s not your regular vinegary, sour pickled cucumber. You are in for a surprise…

Tabouli Salad

Tabouli Salad
If you’ve never had Tabouli, you don’t know what you’re missing. Tabouli is a healthy and refreshing Mediterranean salad made with cracked wheat (Bulgur). I make this salad often, especially in the summer. Once you have had Tabouli, I know it will become a family stapl

Tofu Steak—Mushroom Sauce

tofu_mashroom-steakThis mushroom sauce is very rich and decadent and goes so well with fried tofu. I make this when I am craving something hearty. I use dried shiitake mushrooms, and a packet of Enoki mushrooms, which can be difficult to find. But you can substitute with any kind of mushroom.