E-fu noodles or yi mien, are traditionally eaten in Cantonese households during birthday celebrations. These "longevity" noodles are made with wheat flour and eggs and have a wonderfully springy -spongy texture due to the soda water that is used to make them. E-fu noodles are easy to prepare and cooked in a myriad of ways. This recipe is a simple vegetarian base upon which you can add your choice of protein or other favorite ingredients. Not only is it a quick favourite for us, cut into shorter strands, our 13 month old also loves them.
Showing posts with label vegetarian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegetarian. Show all posts
Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
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These granola bars are naturally sweetened by banana and are the perfect addition to your breakfast or as an easy portable snack. This nut-free recipe is adapted from Oh She Glows, pared down to what we had in our pantry. Feel free to substitute whatever nuts or seeds you have available. If you choose to use nuts, chop them up into small pieces so the bars don't fall apart as easily. I like this as an alternative to the hot oatmeal breakfast as we head into the warmer months. The only regret I have is not finding this popular recipe sooner!
10:23 AM
This salad, despite being vegetarian, is a refreshing, satisfying meal in itself with the meaty portobello, nutty quinoa, creamy navy beans and bright tangy lemon juice. It is easy to make and if you have enough leftover, it makes the perfect work lunch the next day.
6:41 PM
Japchae is a Korean classic stir fried noodle dish. Here we make our version with the vegetables that we had on hand. What we really enjoy about japchae and is unique to this dish are the sweet potato noodles that have a wonderful slippery, chewy texture. Though the vegetables do take a bit of time to slice up, it does give you an excuse to practice your knife work, which is particularly enjoyable if you have a quality chef's knife. Also, you may choose to forgo the egg and/or beef if your preference is vegetarian.
3:51 PM
In the winter months nothing beats a nice hearty chili. This recipe uses diced sweet potato which adds a subtle sweetness that balances off the spicy chili powder. If you can get it, the ground chuck from Silver Sage Beef will make this one of the best chills you've ever tasted. For those of you who prefer no meat, use your favourite beans in place of beef and you've got a delicious vegetarian option.
12:51 PM
There is nothing more addicting than sweet potato fries- the combination of sweet and salty makes them the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Our little girl will be starting solids in a month and we are already thinking of ways to make meal time easier by cooking the same ingredients for us and our baby: roasted sweet potato mash for baby and fries for us. In order to make the sweet potato fries extra crisp, the trick is to coat them in cornstarch before baking. These fries are great dipped in ketchup or even mayo-sriracha for a little kick.
2:50 PM
This is my take on a near perfect banana muffin recipe. The addition of cinnamon, raisins, a sprinkling of crunchy pecans and reduced sugar make them great for breakfast or a snack during the day.
6:20 PM
This dessert has many variations in Asian cuisine; the Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese all have their own versions. The one that you can find in Hong Kong style pastry shops contain either sweetened red bean or peanut, with a sprinkling of shredded coconut. The flavours of the coconut and red bean are reminiscent of the hot red bean soup dessert served at the end of meals in a Chinese restaurant (if you receive fortune cookies, ask the server for the real Chinese dessert); only at room temperature, making it a perfect treat for the warmer months of summer.
2:29 PM
This delicious recipe is easy to make, all you need is some time. When sautéed over a low heat, the thinly sliced onions caramelize and develop a sweet savoury flavour that only requires simple additions to round out the flavour: sage, garlic and parmesan cheese.
5:37 PM
Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9.5/10
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6:56 PM
This is a quintessential autumn recipe that takes advantage of the butternut squash that are in season. Add some simple ingredients like cheddar cheese, aromatic sage and you have a delicious "pizza" that can be made in under an hour. The flavours are rich, nutty and earthy- perfect for a chilly fall evening.
8:39 PM
Since returning from France, one of the places that I find myself thinking about the most is Nice. Right on the Mediterranean coast the sun, sea and amazing food and produce are enough make me consider moving there permanently. During the week of our visit we rented an apartment steps away from the famous produce market of the old town. Here is a recipe for Niçoise salad that was made with all the best ingredients that market had to offer, including fresh lettuce, briny olives, green beans and a dressing made with the local olive oil and a black truffle Dijon mustard.
7:26 PM
Here is a savoury crepe recipe that can be served pretty much any time of day from brunch to dinner. The crepes are made with green onion and filled with sharp cheddar cheese and sautéed spinach.
8:17 PM
These salad rolls are inspired by what was available in our pantry and our garden. The salad rolls you can get at a Vietnamese restaurant typically contains pork and shredded lettuce. In this recipe, we decided to go vegetarian, forgoing the pork, and used the "spring salad" mix we had handy in our fridge. These are perfect for a light, tasty and healthy (gluten free too) snack or meal.
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