Deniz has always had an affinity for south east Asian peanut sauces, but has always been disappointed by the Massaman […]
Noodles
I loooooove noodles. Given a choice of grains, breads, or noodles, my go-to is always noodles. Around the world, there are such a wide variety of noodles. Not only do they come in different shapes and sizes, but they’re made of many different ingredients, giving them different textures and mouthfeel: semolina, rice, mung beans, buckwheat, etc. All so different, making international cuisines distinctive and special.
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad with Deep-Fried Tofu and Spring Rolls (Bún Chay)
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad is Kelin’s new favorite dish, and one of my top 10, so of course we had to […]
Sichuan Stir-Fried Mung Bean Noodles with VegPork (螞蟻上樹)
I grew up on this dish as a little girl. One of the “aunties” would bring it to every Taiwanese community […]
Long-Life Noodles (伊面)
I love lo mein and have struggled to find a good recipe for making it for years. During new years, […]
Kale Pesto
Kale is the perfect leafy green. It's so nutritious, mild (not bitter!), and holds up great in dishes. We decided to […]
Russian VegBeef Stroganoff
This Russian dish is classic in America, commonly found in TV dinners, but is never available in a vegetarian version. […]
Singaporean Five-Spice VegPork with Broken Bean Curd Noodles
This dish has rich five-spice savory flavors, creamy thin bean-curd noodles, with crispy water chestnuts for texture. It’s low carb […]
Singapore Curry Noodles (新洲米粉) with Char Siu BBQ VegPork (叉燒)
When I was little, I used to consider it a special treat when my dad would make these curry fried […]
Thai Flat Rice Noodles with Broccoli and VegBeef (Pad See Eew – ผัดซีอิ๊ว)
Pad See Eew is my favorite Thai noodle dish. It is my fallback every time I go to a Thai […]
Italian Angel Hair Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
One of the tricks to cooking economical food that taste great is to watch for what’s on sale, and stuff […]
Pasta with Roasted Veggies and Veg Pepperoni
When eating eggplant parmesan, I find myself wanting a mild, healthy vegetable and carb accompaniment to balance the tart flavor […]
Italian Penne with Veg Pepperoni in a Vodka Cream Sauce
My favorite pasta sauce without a doubt has always been vodka cream sauce. It’s got that perfect balance between tart […]
Chinese Mu Shu VegPork Noodles
Mu Shu Vegetables is one of my go-to Chinese-restaurant selections. Always puts a smile on my face when I see […]
Chinese Tomato VegBeef Noodles
After purchasing 4 lbs of noodles during our last shopping trip, we started wondering what the heck we were going […]
Sichuan Sesame Noodle Soup (Dan Dan Mian – 擔擔麵)
While in Japan, we tried countless noddle dishes. One was unforgettable. With its creamy sesame flavor, Dan Dan Mein was […]
Hawaiian BBQ Fake Pork Noodles w/ Roasted Veggies
Moving from Japan to Hawaii was a big change. The best part is, while we are still able to find […]