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 [...]

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 [...]

Moroccan Spice Rub

This is such a versatile rub , delicious , smoky and fragrant, so easy to prepare and so impressive. I use it on pork chops , other cuts of meat and even tofu or potatoes. I have even  rubbed small , new potatoes , boiled rubbed with the paste and grilled and a medly of [...]

Spinach and potato fritters

Palak aloo Bhajias are some of the most delicious fritters from India. Indian fritters are made with chickpea flour which , to me , has a warm nutty flavor. You can find this flour in Indian markets or a store like Whole Foods. Either way they are too good to pass up. For a little [...]

Perfect Peanut Sauce

I am ALWAYS in pursuit of a great peanut sauce and , believe me , if you have the time , this is worth the effort . I generally double the recipe and store it in cup measures in the freezer. It freezes very well and , even though , the reccomended freezing time is [...]

Deep fried spiced Tofu

I am always looking for new ways to serve Tofu. This is a perfect way to serve as a finger food or appetizer or as a mean dish I saute some haricot vert with red peppers and add the fried tofu , its best topped with peanut , chilli or soy sauce, the tofu soaks [...]

Eggless Fruit and nut spice cake

Years ago I found this recipe in a magazine submitted by a reader. I was  entitled grandma’s applesauce cake, since then I have renamed it my favorite eggless fruit and nut spice cake for good reason. This is great served on its own or  dusted with powdered sugar with a little whipped cream and fresh berries [...]

Double Cherry Streusel Bars (EGGLESS)

Chock full of fruit and nuts these bar cookies remind me of a cross between a cookie and a granola bar. Just perfect for a quick pick me up or a great snack. I love the several different contrasts in flavor, keeps your mouth guessing at each bite. These bars can easily become vegan if you [...]

Vegetarian Sour and spicy soup

I love a bowl of soup any time of year. But ,I must say there is something so super about this soup ,which I first tasted at The Blue Elephant in London ,England. It warms and comforts me after a long day and yet is so simple to make I can have it any time, [...]

Bean Curd (tofu) with a deliciously spicy sauce

I love Tofu and am always looking for new recipes for this humble yet incredibly nutricious food. I love its adaptability to all flavors that are married with it. I have no idea where this recipe came from but ,I assure you its easy and good. 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 teaspoon [...]

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