18 Must See Red Bean Paste Dishes
Recently, I made, and posted, Sweet Adzuki Bean Paste for Icy Cold Sweet Popsicles. My leftover red bean paste inspired an intense search for more unique dessert ideas. For sure, there is Mochi in the near future, but there is so much more to do with this delightful Asian staple. For my simple Red Bean Paste, […]
Red Bean Paste
Adzuki bean paste, and the beautiful desserts it graces, are an acquired taste. However, it is not difficult to acquire this taste very quickly! This red bean paste is used throughout Asia to fill breads and mochi, and for pastries and candies. In Japan and Korea, adzuki (a.k.a. azuki) are the beans most commonly used, […]
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato and Basil
Okay, yeah, so spaghetti squash is a fall/winter food. And usually, I cook per the season. BUT I was kind of in the mood for one, and thought a summer version would be lovely. Tomatoes and basil are beautiful right now! Add a little creamy tangy feta to the dish, and voila! …simple, fun, colorful, tasty, […]
Vegan Veggie-Rice Balls
If you deep fry it, they will come. In my house, this works for veggies every time. This dish is savory, complex, and does not feel vegan. You may want to make a double batch as they disappear quickly! Basically, this is a compilation of leftovers and staples, deep fried in coconut oil. I like […]
How to Make a Flax Egg
You do not need to dedicate your life to Veganism in order to enjoy, appreciate, and eat vegan foods. Many vegan foods are healthful, delicious, and add great interest to any cuisine. Why not have these tools in your culinary repertoire? Case in point… the flax egg. Maybe you want to include flax seed in […]
Fresh Bing Cherry and Walnut Crumble
What goes on our table, and on this blog, is generally dictated by what looks fresh and delicious at the market. Two days ago, there were a variety of cherries available. My eyes were drawn to a heaping counter full of intensely deep red, sweet Bing cherries. Plus, they were on sale. 🙂 When produce is […]
Easy Slow Cooker Grass Fed Beef Meatballs
If you are looking for a go-to dish that is fool-proof, easy, a great make-ahead, nutritious, and versatile, you can’t do much better than meatballs. In our house, meatballs are super easy because they are prepared tag-team style. My son puts together the ingredients, and I roll them. And we make enough to freeze half […]
Savory Black Bean and Kale Soup
Beans are underutilized, in my opinion. Of course, as with any other food, there are those who have difficulty processing them. My soap box: every body is unique and foods which are optimal for one person may not be for the next. But if you can eat beans, good for you! Black beans: are inexpensive […]
Quick Prep Slow Cooked BBQ Chicken
I love my slow cooker year-round. It is a time-saver! And a labor-saver. In the winter, it produces warm chilis and stews. In the summer, it replaces the oven and keeps the kitchen cooler. This week is one of those busy ones, full of projects, work, and play. Hello slow-cooker! We happen to have a […]
Garden Fresh Pickled Banana Peppers – No canning!
Out of the blue, a dear friend delivered to me a bag of fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Happy Happy Joy Joy! In that bag of delectable goodies were three precious banana peppers. I have been craving pickled banana peppers! How did she know? Pickled peppers on pizza, pickled peppers on sandwiches, pickled peppers […]