Vietnamese fried bean curd in tomato sauce

This is one of the quickest to prepare feel good , taste good , look good dishes I know of . The firm bean curd is pan fried till crisp and topped with and Asian style tomato sauce . Vegans can easily omit the fish sauce simply by increasing  the soy sauce.
Serves 4
Wendy Hutton
3 tbs [...]

Vegetable seekh Kabab

Ever wondered what to throw on the grill as a vegan or vegetarian besides a veggie burger ? This well flavored loaded kabab is just the thing , from acclaimed chef Sanjeev Kapoor. He suggests grilling these on a stone , but honestly I do them directly on the grill as I am not sure [...]

Spicy coleslaw

I am simply smitten by this vegan coleslaw by Patrick Clark . It is tangy , crunchy and spicy . The slaw needs to rest at least half and hour for the flavors to marry but anything beyond 4 hours and it starts to lose its crunchiness. This is a perfect accompaniment to ribs , [...]

Braised Tofu in Hot Bean Sauce

As a vegetarian I am always looking for new news to serve Tofu , which , when well cooked is delicious . Here the Tofu is deep fried till crisp and served with a spicy hot bean sauce. The original recipe Asian Home Gourmet called for chicken stock but I use Vegetable stock , the [...]

Wild Asian Salad , Chopstix LA

Chopstix in Los Angeles CA serves a great mix of  Asian food fused with good all American ingredients . Here is a salad resplendent with fresh herbs and vegetables coupled with wild rice . This salad is so delicious and wholesome you may feel satisfied with just the one dish.
Chopstix LA
Serves 6 to 8
1/2 cup [...]

Grilled Portabello Mushroom Salad

La Fiammetta restaurant in San Franscisco , California serves this delightful mushroom salad that will not allow you to miss the meat. Portablla mushrooms are so hearty and filling , besides being delicious.
Serves 2
LA FIAMMETTA RISTORANTE , CA
1 lb portabello mushrooms  (about 4 ) stems removed and halved lengthwise and caps cut into 1/2 inch [...]

Bayona New Orleans Eggplant Caviar

I was thrilled when I came across this recipe from owner and chef Susan Spicer of Bayona New Orleans , located in the French Quarter. The food is always top notch and fresh. I love this unique eggplant appetizer , try it …I am sure you will too !
Bayona New Orleans
Serves 4 to 6
The restaurant [...]

Artichoke and mint Bruchetta

Whoever came up with the idea of jarred marinated artichokes should be thanked .It is one of my most treasured  pantry staples. with just a few simple ingredients you can have an elegant appetizer or light lunch.
Serves 6
Gourmet Magazine
6 (1/3 -inch thick ) slices from a round country loaf
6 tbps extra virgin olive oil
2 ( [...]

Lucques of LA Tapenade

Lucques of LA is well known for its superb Mediterranean cusine. The chef and co -owner Suzanne Goin serves this tepenade alongside her rack of lamb , but it is equally delicious spread on toast or crackers.
Courtsey Saveur
Makes 1/2 cup
1 clove garlic
1 anchovy filet
1 tsp salt packed capers , rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped , [...]

Stir fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms with garlic

I feel so “good ” when eating this dish , because , lets face it , its good for you , filling and has such an appealing look to it . The best part though , is the ease of preparation, leaving the vegetables very bright and crunchy.
Serves 4
Christina Arokiasamy
1 lb bok choy
3 tbs canola [...]