Recipes


 Welcome to my recipe blog, where I share my passion for food and flavor with the rest of the world! I’m not the best at fluffy writing, which means you won’t have to scroll through blocks of text to get to the recipe you’re looking for.


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Orange Cauliflower

Typically, orange chicken (or veg alternative) requires flour and/or cornstarch so you get that saucy-crunch combo. I skirted around that technique by roasting the cauliflower, which is already crunchy by itself, and boiling the sauce down so it thickens on its own. I highly recommend making this dish this way, especially if you're trying to reduce starches in your meal plan that aren't whole grains.

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creamy swiss chard

This isn’t your typical creamed Swiss chard because I like to be able to bite into the stems that carry a nice sweetness to them. If you prefer it to be really stewed and creamy, feel free to cut up your vegetables way smaller so that the end product is more of dip consistency.

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lo hon jai ( 罗汉斋 or Buddha's delight)

Lo Hon Jai (罗汉斋) is a traditional Chinese dish made with loads of plant ingredients, sauces, and seasonings, and is commonly served during the Chinese New Year. Traditionally, this dish contains 18 plant ingredients to represent the 18 Arhats of Buddhism. However, the recipe varies greatly across different families, cultures, and regions.

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red miso caramelized mushrooms

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter (vegan)

1 onion, halved & sliced

1 tbsp red miso paste

8oz mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup chives, chopped

1/2 tsp white pepper

Directions

Heat skillet over medium high heat and melt butter. Add onion slices and cook until softened and browned, stirring occasionally.

Once onions have lightly caramelized, add miso and mix until well incorporated. Add in remaining ingredients, stir, and cook until mushrooms soften. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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tofu stuffed peppers

Swapping ground meat out for tofu has been a total game-changer for making stuffed peppers. It feels way lighter and more refreshing. Who would’ve thought you could say that about stuffed peppers?

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