Category Archives: Vegetables

Tofu Dressing for better Salad

I love sweet and sour dressing. Most of the recipes I found are made from raw yolks like mayonnaise.  Since the bird flu urged last few years. I’m quite scared to put raw egg in my food. So this dressingContinue reading

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Spinach with Roquefort Cheese

This side dish is both healthy with loads of iron from the spinach and delicious thanks to the Roquefort cheese. Serve with any type of roasted or grilled meat for an awesome veggie accompaniment. 4 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) … Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetables with Eight-Spice Seasoning

OK its a bit of a cheat because brown sugar technically isn’t a spice, but give this 7 spice + brown sugar recipe a try and you’ll want to make it again and again. It lends both sweetness and aContinue reading

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Kang Liang (Thai Spicy Vegetable soup)

ActuallyKangmeans curry in Thai due to curry paste is added. But Kang Liang is different from another curries, there is no oil added. That way it looks more like spicy soup. This dish is very healthy way toContinue reading

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Artichokes with Roasted Red Pepper Velvet

Artichokes are a daunting vegetable for many, but once you give them a try you will find that they really aren’t all that difficult to prepare and their unique flavor is well worth the effort. The Roasted Red Pepper VelvetContinue reading

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Sautéed Fennel, Capers and Arugula

A nice toppiing for pasta or fish. 6 SERVINGS 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1-pound fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only) ½ cup diced orange bell pepper ¼ cup drained capersContinue reading

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Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter

Next time you are having corn on the cob give it a boost with this slightly spicy chipotle chili butter. Corn has never been so delicious! 8 SERVINGS 1 cup (½ sticks) butter, room temperature 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 … Continue reading

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Mixed Sabzi(Vegetables)

First time I saw this dish, I couldn’t imagine about the taste. Because the vegetables seem over done like stew. I am used with stir fried vegetable in Thai or Chinese style. That way, vegetables are still crispy. But afterContinue reading

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Pakora Curry

Pakora is a deep-fried fritter popular in India and Pakistan. The batter is generally based on Besan (gram flour) including vegetable, fish, or meat and seasoned with spices.  Usually small, the crisply friend pakoras are often served as appetizers orContinue reading

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Chinese-Style Spicy String Beans

I’ve never been a huge fan of green beanswell mostly because I’m not a fan of vegetables. I’m a guy who likes meat and more meat. These beans though are fantastic. Adding chili-garlic sauce is a genius move and givesContinue reading

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Bell Pepper and Cheese Tart

The combination of flavors in this tart is astounding and once you try it you’ll be hooked too. Sweetness from the bell peppers, creamy from the cheese and a bit of bitterness from the asparagus all add up to aContinue reading

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Beet and Carrot Pancakes

These may not be traditional, but they are delicious and a great way to enjoy beets, even if you’re not a vegetarian. MAKES 8 1⅓ cups (packed) coarsely shredded peeled beets (from 2 medium) 1 cup coarsely shredded peeled carrotsContinue reading

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Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

This is a great way to use a garden’s full of peppers and the soup itself is a bowlful of summer goodness. You could just as easily use red or orange peppers too. 6 SERVINGS 10 large yellow bell peppersContinue reading

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Vegetable Stir-fry with Garlic-Miso Sauce

If you are looking for something quick and easy with an Asian flair then look no further than this stir fry made with Japanese miso paste. You’ll get a much more intense flavor from the miso then you would getContinue reading

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