vegetarian

  • Spicy Broccoli Braise

    Heat canola oil in skillet, over high heat. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced onions, and crushed red pepper flakes (or broken up dried Chinese hot pepper). Stir-fry 10 seconds. Add broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water. Cover for 3-5… Continue reading

  • Chop Suey, a repost

    A recipe I originally posted in 2005 at b5media’s Noodles and Rice (now Blisstree). Chop Suey has long been rumored to be an American creation rather than a Chinese one. A search around the ‘net will show you just how… Continue reading

  • Linky Links Again, and Another Recipe

    Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons Fastest-Growing ‘Churches’ in U.S. — Wow, never realized US was actually PREDOMINANTLY CATHOLIC! I had always thought the US as “predominantly Protestant”. Very encouraging, but as a PinoyDefensorFidei listmember pointed out, very sobering as well — if… Continue reading

  • Links and a Recipe

    Baby Poems over at Martha’s, Yes They’re All Ours! The American Mathematics Competitions MathCounts Latin Spell Checker Catholic Music Network Spirit and Song Why Eating a Big Mac is Cheaper than Eating a Salad Latin Altar Card (pdf file) Altar… Continue reading

  • Making Jiaozi (A Repost), Part 2: Dumpling Wrappers

    This is a continuation of Part 1, where I showed you how to make dumpling wrappers using a pasta machine. The technique shown in this post is more rustic, but works just as well. Mix dough ingredients in a bowl… Continue reading

  • Making Jiaozi (A Repost)

    I’ve had it on my list for a while to repost this N&R entry here — next to brazo de mercedes and puto, it seems like siomai is the #3 request on this blog. The recipe here isn’t exactly for… Continue reading

  • Filipino Achara / Atsara

    Achara/atsara is the Philippine contribution to the world of Asian pickles. There are many versions, and virtually any vegetable can be used for making achara. Any mention of achara, though, will most likely evoke thoughts of this type of achara,… Continue reading

    Filipino Achara / Atsara

  • Orzo Salad from Passionate Vegetarian

    Lunch yesterday: this yummy salad, adapted from Passionate Vegetarian: Dressing: 1/4 cup Vegenaise (or other mayo)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegarjuice and zest of half a lemon2 large pinches dried tarragon6 threads saffron2 large pinches dried… Continue reading

    Orzo Salad from Passionate Vegetarian