Roasted Edamame and Peas

March 13, 2016March 16, 2016Leave a comment

Roasting is such a delicious way to create a high protein, high fiber snack from legumes. I recently roasted chickpeas for the first time and was hooked. So now I'm experimenting with other types. This time I tried edamame (young soybeans) and peas, because I had both in the freezer. I didn't cook them before … Continue reading Roasted Edamame and Peas

Quick and Easy Peanut Udon Noodle Salad

March 13, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

Udon is a satisfyingly chewy Asian wheat noodle with a neutral flavor that pairs nicely with any sauce, and tastes great hot or cold. I adore the thick chewy udon that you find in Japanese soups, but the kind of udon I made below were thinner so they cooked in just 4 minutes. I had extra … Continue reading Quick and Easy Peanut Udon Noodle Salad

Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili

March 11, 2016September 20, 2017Leave a comment

I know some people pride themselves on avoiding processed stuff and using only foods in their most natural and whole state. I wish I could be like that but I'm not, at least not yet. Maybe when I've retired, have my dream kitchen built and have a flourishing garden in the backyard. Sure there are … Continue reading Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili

Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews

March 11, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

Have you checked out the whole grains section of your supermarket? No more will you only see brown or white rice, but quinoa, millet, farro, freekeh and even black rice. My Asian parents have mentioned black rice but never cooked with it because of the higher cost. This black-purplish rice is also called "forbidden rice" … Continue reading Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews

Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts

March 11, 2016March 16, 2016Leave a comment

I've fallen in love with this broccoli salad dish that incorporates honey toasted walnuts. I heat some olive oil and honey in a pan on medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, stirring the mixture until the sauce thickens and the walnuts brown. I then toss some broccoli florets into boiling water for a … Continue reading Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts

Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?

March 10, 2016April 18, 2016Leave a comment

Am I the only one who feels bombarded by coconut lately? It seems that coconut has replaced kale in the past year as a foodie favorite. People are eating it as coconut oil, drinking it as coconut milk or coconut water, and even wearing it...to moisturize hair and skin. I can't escape it as coconut … Continue reading Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?