Yum Taohu – Tofu salad

So now what to do with the other half of that block of tofu? Well, how about a summer salad? . Tofu salad or Yum Taohu. This recipe features sweet and sour notes from sweet onion and fresh squeezed lime juice and the refreshing coolness of mint and that tofu. Tofu salad goes well withContinue reading “Yum Taohu – Tofu salad”

Vegan – Noodles with Tomato sauce and Garbanzos

When I think of making something quick, I often turn to noodles. And with noodles I like to make a sauce. In this noodle dish I used fresh tomatoes and garbanzo beans. I like to add lots of veggies. Basil and garlic chives make the sauce really flavorful. Note: I like to experiment with differentContinue reading “Vegan – Noodles with Tomato sauce and Garbanzos”

Summer’s End Sorbet Cake

Do you like apples and cinnamon? My sorbet cake is a kind of dessert that doesn’t only taste the sweetness from the apple but also a nice fresh seasoning from cinnamon work so nice together in this cake. This is a nice dessert to welcome the new season of Fall. Ingredients For the crust 2Continue reading “Summer’s End Sorbet Cake”

Sweet and Sour Veggies Stir Fried

We planted a tomato plant this year, it turned out to be a huge one. So now is the time of reckoning — the harvest. This is a perfect recipe to use up some of those ripe tomatoes. It’s quick and easy to prepare also delicious. Ingredients🌱 – 1 tbsp, olive oil – 3 clovesContinue reading “Sweet and Sour Veggies Stir Fried”

Tom Yum Hed – Hot and Sour Soup

This nice hot and sour soup is full of spices and herbs, so full it might sound a bit complicated. But it’s actually pretty easy to prepare and downright refreshing. Ingredients To make the tofu topping 1/2 block tofu, sliced thin (firm tofu works best for me) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, smashedContinue reading “Tom Yum Hed – Hot and Sour Soup”

Eggplant – Summer Salad

For those who love eggplant, this dish might be what you’ve been looking for. This salad is really nice as part of the meal or as a starter. It’s easy to make and delicious, with a nice ting from fresh lime juice and accents of cilantro, green onion and fresh chilis. Ingredients 1 big eggplantContinue reading “Eggplant – Summer Salad”

Zucchini Meat-Less-Balls

I was surprised by two huge zucchinis lurking in our garden one day. It was a fight, but I got the better of them. Can’t believe they get so big. Here is another zucchini recipe. I used half of a zucchini and turned it into this recipe. I call it zucchini meat-less-balls. Ingredients – 2Continue reading “Zucchini Meat-Less-Balls”

Ginger Veggies

  In this dish I use pea pods and other veggies. This colorful dish is super easy to prepare and so delicious.   Serves 3 people.   Ingredients – 1-2 tbsp, olive oil – 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped – 1/3 cup sweet onion or shallot, chopped – 2 tbsp ginger root, cut into thin strandsContinue reading “Ginger Veggies”

Vegan Khao Soi – Creamy Noodle Soup in Yellow Curry

Khao Soi is a well known soup in the nothern part of Thailand. This creamy noodle soup in yellow curry is served with sliced shallots, and pickled cabbage on the side. Also, crispy noodles sprinkled on top add a nice crunch. I used local prepared curry in this recipe. This step makes it easy forContinue reading “Vegan Khao Soi – Creamy Noodle Soup in Yellow Curry”

Vegan Pad Thai

Vegan Pad Thai, a quick and delicious dish.  I like to use colorful veggies like carrots, beets and mushrooms. A great way to add veggies into the dish, make it more special and colorful! -Ingredients- 10 ounces fresh or dry rice noodles 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped fine ½ cup sweet onion or shallot,Continue reading “Vegan Pad Thai”