Category Archives: vegetables

Bo Bia Chay – Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I really love my mother-in-law’s cooking. Her fearlessness in the kitchen has also made me a better cook. She makes the most fantastic vegetarian recipes and this is one of them. It’s Bo Bia Chay – a spring roll, and … Continue reading →

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Mung Bean Dal

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

I probably just said three words that confused you. Mung beans are a bean used everywhere in Vietnamese cuisine, from savory dishes to sweet. They’re used to make sweet soups, cakes, and even their paste is used to make noodles. … Continue reading →

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Soft Tofu Sushi Rice Bowl

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I’ve been craving sushi rice lately – that vinegary, slightly sweet flavor you get when you bite into some nigiri sushi, for example. I figured, how good would it be to make a vegetarian sushi rice bowl, complete with seaweed … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

This Thanksgiving means a lot to me. It’s different this year, not being surrounded by a big family, but we’re making the holiday special by really reflecting on what we’re thankful for. We’re basically getting to the essence of the … Continue reading →

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Acorn Squash Curry

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Another vegetarian dish!  I love acorn squash and I love curry, so why not combine the two?  I made this simple dish for one of our vegetarian nights, but feel free to add some shrimp or chicken breast to it … Continue reading →

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