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Sweet & Sour Fish (or Tofu)

April 5, 2013

If you have a few pantry items like ketchup, rice vinegar and brown sugar, you can make this delicious asian dish in no time. I got this recipe from my thai cooking class many years ago….(but I think it’s chinese…?!?) I like this dish with Tofu but my husband is not a big fan. It’s…

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Filed Under: Asian, Vegetarian Tagged With: asian, ketchup, rice vinegar, sweet and sour, tofu

Mom’s Chunky Pumpkin Soup

October 23, 2012

In Korea, we have pumpkin soup called ‘Hobak Bumbuk’…. Each region has their own styles. This chunky, chewy and thick one is from my region, south-east part of Korea where I grew up. (I speak a strong dialect). Last night, I had a major craving for it. Of course, my food craving always hits me at…

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Filed Under: Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: korean, pumpkin, pumpkin soup, pumpkin stew

Luscious Blueberry Cinnamon Smoothie

July 5, 2012

My friends, Aparna Khanolkar and Lisa Beck has this wonderful organization called Grace, Power and Beauty. Their teach the ancient Indian healing art of Ayurveda combined with music and dance and offer retreats, classes, workshops, and cooking classes. This is my new favorite smoothie recipe I learned from these lovely ladies. (Adapted from Aparna & Lisa’s Luscious summer…

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Filed Under: Misc, Vegetarian Tagged With: blueberry, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut water, dates, silken tofu, smoothie

Skinny Spaghetti Carbonara : Vegan

June 27, 2012

I have been preparing for Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade (It’s our local celebration, similar to Mardi- Gras in New Orleans but more subdued way:))  with my dance + drum troupe, Panzumo for  last 8 weeks. I have been trying to eat healthier, work out regularly and of course I danced a lot. And I made…

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Filed Under: Main course, Vegetarian Tagged With: almond, carbonara, cashew, garbanzo flour, miso, spaghetti, tahini, vegan

Cauliflower-Crust Pizza

June 19, 2012

I met my friend, Alisa in my first year of culinary program. She was studying to be a dietitian and needed to take basic culinary classes. When I walked into the classroom (kitchen, in this case) I spotted her and I put down my knife kit right next to her. I was one of the…

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Filed Under: Main course, Misc, Vegetarian

30-seconds Peanut Sauce

May 26, 2012

My older sister just had a baby, so being a good sister that I am , I drove 5.5 hours to her house to help her out. Wow…I have a huge respect for all the new moms out there…taking care of a new born baby is not a joke. Babies cry a lot, l mean…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Asian, Vegetarian Tagged With: peanut sauce, spring roll, veggie roll

Roasted Corn and Coconut Chowder : vegan

May 6, 2012

Do you love your neighborhood ‘Trader Joe’s’?  I do, I do! How did people survive before TJ? I can’t imagine. And I do love their lovely and kind cashiers…who always ask  ‘How is your day going?’, ‘What did you do today?’ ‘What’s your plan for the rest of your day?’ I have to admit that…

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Filed Under: Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: corn, soup, tofu

Potato-Leek pancakes

April 18, 2012

I’m back!!!! Yes, I am still alive and well. We just redid our kitchen cabinet so our kitchen was all torn apart. At some point, I did not even have an access to the refrigerator. Agh, the joy of remodeling. But it’s all done and feels real good to be back. Hope some of you…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Asian, Vegetarian Tagged With: potato pancakes

Spaghetti with fava bean pesto & maitake mushrooms

March 19, 2012

Spring forward everyone! Longer daylight. Yay~ we made it through the winter! Although it’s been unusually cold here for the last few days, I decided to head out to farmer’s market. I picked up some fava beans and gorgeous looking Maitake mushrooms. I wanted to cook something ‘farmer’s market’ but I didn’t want one of cold…

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Filed Under: Main course, Vegetarian

Sake & Food Pairing

March 5, 2012

Besides wine, Sake is my favorite drink (adult beverage, I meant).  So when SakeOne (One of very few American sake makers. I think there are only 4…) contacted me, I was thrilled. They were going to send me a box of their premuim sake. Heck yeah! I will trade in food for sake anytime! And…

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Filed Under: Asian, Main course, Misc, Sweet Things, Vegetarian Tagged With: kale, pinaeapple, sake, tofu

Saag Paneer

January 18, 2012

My typical order at an Indian restaurant would be Keema Naan (lamb stuffed naan), Saag Paneer and Chai tea. I can tell how good an indian restaurant is by it’s Saag Paneer as I can tell a good thai restaurant by it’s green curry. Sometimes I find myself glued to a bollywood dance movie and admire how…

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Filed Under: Main course, Vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, Indian, kale, saag paneer, spinach, vegetarian

Creamy Broccoli Soup : Vegan

December 30, 2011

I eat meat  but I do enjoy good vegetarian/vegan dishes. I love sweetness of coconut oil based dish and my tummy feels good after eating them. This soup is one of my favorite vegan soup. I feel good and healed after eating it. Enjoy this creamy, vegan, gluten free deliciousness!

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Filed Under: Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, coconut milk, coconut oil, creamy broccoli, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian

Sweet & Salty Kale Chips

October 13, 2011

My grandma used to make my favorite snack with kelp. She would lightly fry kelp(we had real thick one in Korea) and while it’s hot, she puts salt and sugar. Aghhh I miss home cooked korean snack. With ever popular kale, I made my version of it. Oven roasted instead of frying, and with some…

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Filed Under: Misc, Vegetarian Tagged With: kale, paprika, previous posts, sweet and salty

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