Saturday, April 25, 2009

korean ramen with rice cakes


Ramen noodles with rice cakes and vegetables, in a pool of not-too-hot chili sauce, from Thumbs-Up Korean Food Restaurant in Toronto.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Bánh Cóm (Sticky Rice)


A Vietnamese treat: two layers of green glutinous rice sandwiched around sweet mung bean paste, with coconut on top. Purchased in Chinatown, Toronto. As tasty as it is fluorescent!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

sweet potato hash & veggie chorizo



Brunchtime: sweet potato hash with red onions, garlic, chives, and green chilies, alongside veggie chorizo from Twin Oaks Community Foods (yay coops!). The chorizo is amazing - chewy and bursting with flavor.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Khoreshe Fessenjan


A vegetarian version of the Persian dish Khoreshe Fessenjan (usually made with chicken). Roasted vegetables and tofu steaks served over a bed of saffron rice, with pomegranate-walnut-onion sauce. Thanks to POM Wonderful for providing a sample of the key ingredient. See recipe.

Friday, March 13, 2009

roasted brussel sprouts with saba


Brussel sprouts roasted with garlic, olive oil, and salt, then drizzled with saba - grape must reduction (thanks Carolin!). The Saba adds a rich sweetness that compliments the brussel sprouts and garlic perfectly!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Malaysian curry noodle soup


Since people liked the previous posts, one more from Happy Buddha vegetarian restaurant (Flushing chinatown in New York). A rare vegan version of Malaysian curry (usually it has shrimp paste).

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

veggie seafood tofu casserole


Full of mock shrimp, crab, and other "seafood" oddities. From Happy Buddha vegetarian restaurant (in Flushing chinatown in New York).

Sunday, February 22, 2009

dim sum


Appetizer platter from Happy Buddha vegetarian restaurant (in Flushing chinatown in New York). From top: spring rolls, veggie roast pork, seaweed tofu roll fried with sesame, and mock duck.

Sunday, February 08, 2009

roasted cauliflower with ancho chili sauce


Roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, and yellow pepper with black beans and pinto beans, topped with ancho chili sauce and crushed tortilla chips.