2010 April : Looky Tasty – Adventures in NYC Food

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Recipe Testing: Sesame Wow Greens

Here’s another vegan recipe I tested for Terry Hope Romano’s upcoming international cookbook. So far, I’ve tried her fresh noodle soup in sesame miso broth, ginger marinated cucumbers, pumpkin potato panko cutlets, as well as her spicy kale coconut relish. This time I tested another one of her Japanese-inspired dishes – oshitashi, a Japanese spinach [...]

Recipe Testing: Spicy Kale Coconut Relish

I’ve been doing some recipe testing for Terry Hope Romano’s upcoming vegan cookbook, Vegan Eats World, which will feature a collection of international recipes. Previously I posted about her recipe for fresh noodle soup in sesame miso broth and it was delicious. Here is a peek into another one of her recipes. This one is [...]

Testing The Cookplus Vitamin Wok With A Swiss Chard Apples Recipe

The newest addition to my cookware collection is the Cookplus Vitamin 11-inch Wok from Lock&Lock. This aluminum wok has a vibrant red exterior and a non-stick interior coating. It is pretty light, but also seems quite durable. I decided to test it out with a sauteed dish – Swiss Chard With Apples.

Baked falafel

Posted by Cindy Waffles on April 26, 2010 · 3 Comments

Here’s a recipe for Baked Falafel using chickpea (garbanzo) beans. This recipe makes about 16 little pieces.

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Yam and mixed grain rice patty

Posted by Cindy Waffles on April 24, 2010 · 1 Comment

I had some leftover mixed grain rice from the day before and decided to turn them into crispy rice patties. This recipe is great for leftover rice – especially fried rice or mixed grains.

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Nha Trang One, New York, NY

Posted by Cindy Waffles on April 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Nha Trang One is definitely one of my top picks for Vietnamese food in Chinatown. This restaurant is located on Baxter Street, alongside a couple of other restaurants also offering Vietnamese cuisine (some better than others). The food is inexpensive, very satisfying, fresh and delicious. The service is super fast, as well. One thing to [...]

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Goji berry jam

Posted by Cindy Waffles on April 22, 2010 · 2 Comments

I came across a large jar of goji berries in a sealed container in the fridge. They have been sitting there for a few months and still have a significant amount of shelf life remaining. Goji berries can stay fresh for a couple of years when kept in the fridge. They should be stored in [...]

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