Archive for April, 2007

Miso Soup with Faux Chix and Spinach

This one's dead easy, folks, and tastes great to boot! This recipe will serve two comfortably as an appetiser. Miso Soup with Faux Chix and Spinach Serves 2 Ingredients: 3 cups of your choice of stock (mushroom works great!) 1 or 2 tbsp miso paste 1 Quorn chicken filet, cut into very thin slivers 1/4" cubes of firm tofu a ...

Aubergine with Tahini, Pomegranate, and Yoghurt

For a long time I have wanted a copy of Claudia Roden's Arabesque. I have pined and pined for it but have been too cheap to pick up a copy (silly, I know, as my husband just bought it for me anyway!). For any of you who are ...

Seasoned Tofu in Smoked Courgette Wraps

I like pretty food. I also like functional food which tastes good, so when it's possible to combine all of these aspects I am giddy with joy. This recipe is pretty straight-forward, looks (and tastes) a treat, and doesn't take very long at all. Seasoned Tofu in Smoked Courgette Wraps Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 courgette, sliced longways ...

Spring Home Glutinous Rice Balls

A few years ago I tried to make these myself, and they were okay, but certainly not brilliant. When I found these vegetarian goodies at Wing Yip in Croydon, I was delighted. I was even more delighted when I tasted them! They're dead simple (just boil for a few minutes) and taste like heaven. I'm a huge fan of ...

Miso Egg Noodles with Bean Curd Steaks

Everybody loves noodles, right? Noodle dishes can make for a quick, easy, and nutritious meal, perfect for after those long days when you just don't feel like doing much in the kitchen. I love the additional of baked tofu steaks. I've included two possible marinades from which to choose, but be creative with these! Miso Egg Noodles with ...