Recipes

Kimchi Fish Stew

During the cold winter months, there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of stew. I enjoy spicy foods so this is one of my simple go-to recipes for stew. The bonus is that kimchi is a fermented food, so it’s full of probiotics. I typically buy kimchi from the store; and for me, that is … Read more

Stir Frying Baby Bok Choy

Stir frying vegetables is simple and a healthful way to eat. One of the greatest things about stir-frying is its versatility in producing both tasty vegetable and meat-inspired dishes. After a long day at work, particularly on a cold evening, I love a hot meal.  In the winter, salads just don’t quite do it for … Read more

Do I Really Need Oil to Roast Vegetables?

Until recently, I thought you needed oil to do just about any type of roasting.  I was wrong.  I can now roast sweet potatoes without using any oil.  My husband’s friend eats a whole plant-based diet and does not like to use oils.  We had him over for dinner one night so began my journey … Read more

Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli is my favorite vegetable.  I’ve always wondered if people thought Chinese people bathe in broccoli given the amount of broccoli found in most fast-food Chinese restaurant cooking.  Let’s see – there’s Beef and Broccoli, Chicken and Broccoli, Broccoli and Garlic Sauce just to name a few.  In actuality, Chinese Broccoli is different from American … Read more