Wednesday, July 28, 2010

massaman curry roti


Amazing pan-fried roti wrapped around fried tofu sticks, topped with massaman curry, pineapple, sweet potato, avocado, and fried onion. From Manee Thai in Brooklyn.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

radish leaf soup & carrot green quinoa



From the Eat Your Greens series...
Radish leaf soup: radish leaves, onions, broccoli stalks, white pepper, nutmeg, celery seed, and soy milk, pureed after cooking.
Carrot green quinoa (with lime juice, cumin, chili & garlic sauce, onion) with roasted broccoli.
Don't throw away your greens - they're tasty if used right!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

chickpea curry on grilled eggplant


Chickpeas in ginger and fenugreek curry, over grilled eggplant steaks. With roti, cucumber salad, and mint chutney on the side. From Vij's Rangoli in Vancouver.

Sunday, July 04, 2010

szechuan potato sticks


Back from vacation, with some catching up to do!
Szechuan potato sticks with lots of chili, scallion, and garlic vinegar sauce, from Chinese Traditional Buns in Toronto.

Friday, May 28, 2010

mocha latte


Mocha latté from Candle Cafe in New York: mocha soy ice cream, coffee, soy milk and fudge.

Monday, May 24, 2010

tempeh, sweet potato & kale sandwich


BBQ tempeh, sweet potato, wilted kale and grilled red onion on toasted multi-grain bread, from Candle Cafe in New York. Served with a shallot sage aioli and a mesclun salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

dulce de guayaba


Dulce de guayaba sandwiched between cookie wafers, direct from Colombia.

Saturday, May 08, 2010

char siu potato & greens hash


Fried potatoes and Chinese greens with char siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce), and tempeh bacon on the side.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

edamame & pickled ginger rice pancakes


Crisp fried jasmine rice pancakes, filled with edamame and pickled ginger, and topped with a hoisin dipping sauce.

Friday, April 23, 2010

veggie steak sandwich


Veggie Steak Sandwich, from Karyn's Cooked in Chicago.
Thinly sliced seitan steak grilled with onions and peppers, topped with romaine lettuce and chipotle sauce on a toasted whole wheat bun. With slaw and fries on the side.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

chocolate covered pretzel brownie


Brownie topped with faux meringue, chocolate puff, and white-chocolate covered pretzel. Totally vegan, totally amazing. From Atlas Cafe in New York.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

ugli fruit



Ugli fruit: Nice and sweet, but were it not for the thick skin it'd have terrible self-esteem issues.