Category Archives: Asian

Ginger & Garlic Roasted Tofu

Posted on February 22, 2006 by

I’m going to have used every one of my housewares in a shot in a minute, here. Okay, I’m making some changes to this, which I’ve previously done with mushrooms included. Tofu gets such a bad rap, even now, for … Continue reading →

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Fried Rice

Posted on February 20, 2006 by

This was an old post, but I made fried rice tonight and revised my method. I liked the results well enough to bring this to the front. Fried rice is serendipity. If you look in the fridge and see leftover … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tofu and Mushrooms

Posted on November 12, 2005 by

Oh yeah, doesn’t that sound awesome? Really, if you’ve never liked tofu, this is a good place to start. The time in the oven does away with the squishy cloudlike blandness, reducing the tofu to crispy-edged little hunks of protein … Continue reading →

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Tofu and Onions in Caramel Sauce

Posted on March 25, 2004 by

This came from a recent New York Times food section. It was good, but not as great as the story about it had lead me to expect. A perfectly serviceable tofu recipe, though, as long as one is patient with … Continue reading →

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Tahini Stir-Fry

Posted on March 10, 2004 by

I got this idea from a dipping sauce for asparagus that contained sesame oil and some mayonnaise. When I had originally looked at the picture, I had assumed by the color of the finished product that it contained tahini. Upon … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Stir-Fry

Posted on March 10, 2004 by

Wow! I made an awesome stir-fry last night and I want everyone else to have a chance to make it too. Broccoli was on sale at Whole Foods this week, and Michael and I finally found the well-stocked Asian market … Continue reading →

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Red Curry with Butternut Squash

Posted on March 10, 2004 by

I just want to emphasize that this is awesome and you all should make it. I have tons of Indian cookbooks, recipes, spices, and enough experience with all of those things that I feel comfortable improvising. When we get into … Continue reading →

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Stir-Fried Green Beans with Red Pepper

Posted on March 8, 2004 by

I made this recipe using the All-Clad non-stick frying pan that Michael bought me for Christmas for the first time. It worked great. I use haricots vert here because they’re slimmer and less watery than regular green beans, and so … Continue reading →

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Roasted Teriyaki Tofu Steaks with Glazed Green Vegetables

Posted on March 7, 2004 by

Another one from New Vegetarian by Celia Brooks Brown. This would be a good dinner party dish for a group that included both veggies and non-veggies. I tried this recipe because I liked the picture. Like her potato salad recipe, … Continue reading →

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