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Couscous, Lentil and Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette

Packed with deliciousness and goodness. A great side dish to go with any main courses, or it can be served as a vegetarian main dish as well.

Couscous, Lentil and Mixed Green Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Couscous, Lentil & Mixed Green Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette

In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous and lentil, these two things add fiber and protein into the salad, mixed green, tomatoes and cucumber give the Vitamins, tossing them with delicious garlic dijon vinaigrette, a good side dish for a supper, or you can serve it as a light main dish.

Quick-Easy Bibimbap
Quick-Easy Bibimbap

Bibimbap is my all-time loved Korean food, there are so many great flavors and textures in it, and the best of all is that I can add whatever veggies I like, adjust the seasonings to my own taste, and it always comes out delicious. This quick and easy version is the one I make when I am too lazy to prepare every single veggie.

14-Day Sweet Pickles
14-Day Sweet Pickles

14-Day Sweet Pickles recipe

Curried Chicken Legs
Curried Chicken Legs

Curry those chicken legs with this delicious recipe that uses lemon juice and plain yogurt.

Sweet Potato Miso Stew
Sweet Potato Miso Stew

A cozy and comfy miso stew is ideal for cool fall and cold winter. Sweet potato, tofu (or you can use cooked chicken or pork meat instead), and mushrooms are browned with garlic, ginger and scallions first to maximize the deliciousness, then simmered in a miso based soup. Warms you up in a second!

Chinese Quinoa and Edamame Salad
Chinese Quinoa & Edamame Salad

Soy sauce, sichuan hot chili oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar... These tangy Chinese seasonings make this quinoa and edamame salad taste absolutely flavorful, and it's a delicious salad that can be served as a side dish or a main dish; warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Pineapple Vegetarian Fried Rice
Pineapple Vegetarian Fried Rice

Definitely a dish that is easy to make and impresses your family! Also a great way to use up your leftover rice.

Chilled Cucumber and Woodear Mushroom Salad
Chilled Cucumber & Woodear Mushroom Salad

Nutritionally boost your day with this chilled cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad, it’s an effective way of getting flavour and nutrients rolled up into one meal. Eating cucumber, a chilled one especially, not only thaw any encumbrances in the digestive tract, but also goes flavourfully on the tongue. Wood ear mushroom, commonly sold in Asian markets, is a dear ingredient-mate of the cucumber in the cooking of this tantalizing salad. If you’re struggling to find wood ear mushrooms then Oyster mushrooms would be an excellent replacement. Furthermore if you don’t have access to Japanese cucumber, then the ordinary type of cucumber would be perfectly fitting too. Also if you’re buying them fresh, then instead of boiling, blanch them by dropping the oyster mushrooms into boiling water for 30 seconds to a minute at the most, then submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. The glossy look of this salad is not only pleasing on the eye, but contributes perfectly to a balanced diet. Wood ear is known for its ability to reduce cholesterol in the body, aid blood circulation, and improve melanin and keratin efficiency too. Cucumber will not be left behind as it can also help in weight loss, hydration, is good for eyesight, among other benefits. And if you take a look at the other ingredients, sesame seed, ginger, lime etc. you should definitely add this to your recipe book! Let us get into its preparation without further ado. Shall we….

Broccoli Pasta with Sesame Sauce
Broccoli Pasta with Sesame Sauce

A delicious way to prepare pasta. Broccoli, carrots and cilantro brighten up the whole dish, and sesame sauce adds the delicious ceaminess and nuttiness, and all the yummy Asian flavor. It's an easy dish that's packed with flavors. Serve it as a side dish or a simply tasty main dish.

Veggie Tofu Sheet Rolls
Veggie Tofu Sheet Rolls

This classic Chinese appetizer can be found in many of Chinese restaurants. Fresh and crunchy veggies are wrapped into fresh tofu sheets, very similar way to wrap sushi. Usually served with soy-sesame or spicy dipping sauce.

Bibimbap (Korean Seasoned Vegetables and Rice with Spicy Sauce)
Bibimbap (Korean Seasoned Vegetables & Rice with Spicy Sauce)

A classic Korean dish, seasoned vegetables are served with steamed rice and spicy sauce along with a small bowl of miso soup and kimchee.

Korean Mushroom-Bok Choy Stew with Soba
Korean Mushroom-Bok Choy Stew with Soba

It's a real comfy meal, and I always serve it with some homemade cabbage, daikon or cucumber kimchi (see links below). Absolutely delicious!

Korean Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles
Korean Sweet & Sour Cold Noodles

This sweet and sour cold noodles dish is one of my favorites, it's particularly good on a hot summer day. Easy to make, and tastes refreshing and delicious.

Cheddar Spaghetti Vegetable Salad
Cheddar Spaghetti Vegetable Salad

A scrumptious spaghetti salad made with juicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese and italian salad dressing.

Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad
Quinoa & Smoked Tofu Salad

Delicious and loaded with flavor. Quinoa is so versatile to cook. Smoked tofu you can find in Asian grocery store, which does add some smoky flavour and meaty texture. Definitely a keeper!