You’ve probably already guessed, that yes, my favorite kind of food are Asian cuisines. With that, I do find that there are a million (and one) ways to flavor tofu. I get it, tofu can be bland. But when it is prepared properly, it can actually be one of the tastiest key ingredients…
Category: Fast Meals
Coconut Squash Stew (Ginataang Kalabasa)
We are experiencing some heavy rains on island these past few days. Which can only mean, we have cozier evenings inside. Hence, I’ve decided that for my next recipe, I’ll be recreating a family favorite which is ginataang kalabasa (or Filipino coconut squash stew). Three things to love about this recipe: it’s very…
Lemongrass Tofu Stir Fry
I’m going to be very honest, this is my FAVORITE stir fry recipe that I’ve ever created. And I hope you would feel the same when you do make it; it’s super easy to prepare and it, absolutely, takes (almost) no time to make. Trust me, you’ll be done preparing it in a…
Cheesy Eggplant & Kangkong Pasta (Vegan)
I try to make it a habit to buy local produce as much as possible and use it up with the type of food that I love. To me, I feel most accomplished when I am able to support local farmers and hit up small businesses for what my kitchen needs. There are…
Vegan Butter Tofu Masala
If you are looking for a flavorful one-pot (or pan) kind of dish that’s easy to meal prep or prepare within an hour for your weeknight lazy recipe, this Vegan Butter Tofu Masala may be for you. This is my spin on a very popular soul food Indian dish and I hope you…
Rosemary Cream Pasta (Vegan)
If you are looking for a creamy vegan pantry pasta with minimal effort under an hour, this recipe is for you. No need for soaking cashews for a cream substitute, nutritional yeast, or buying special vegan pasta sauce required. We are using olive oil, plant milk, lemon juice to make a rich cream…
Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich (Vegan)
Over the years, banh mi sandwiches have become more popular in Westernized mainstream culture. This Vietnamese style sandwiches have had different takes in the foodie world from making banh mi-inspired burgers, salad bowls, and even pizzas. I cannot complain, if you ask me, it is my favorite sandwich. Ever. Bold statement but it’s…
Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles
If you are looking for one of the easiest tricks in the book for cooking at home with pantry staples, start with noodles. Noodles are one of the easiest ingredients to prepare and can blend really well with just about anything. And if you are anything like me throughout this COVID-19 quarantine situation,…
Mongolian Crispy Tofu
Whether you are craving a take-out dinner or looking for a tasty meal that require less ingredients and time in the kitchen, let this be (one of) your go-to recipes. A tasty tofu dish that is crispy, saucy, sticky, savory, and sweet. All you need is 35-minutes or less. I’m a total sucker…
Japchae 잡채 (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Whether you need a cost-effective pantry recipe or would do anything to avoid instant noodle for a meal (like myself), Japchae is one of the easiest recipes that you can make from home – perfect for families and meal preps for an entire week that is easy on the budget and accessible ingredients….