One of my Mom's favorite Chinese appetizers is peanut sesame noodles served cold. I always thought it a strange combination but it's really just nuts and starch, the Asian equivalent to an American peanut butter sandwich or peanut butter swirled into breakfast oatmeal. Really a fantastic duo! So I recreated this recipe for her. It's … Continue reading Creamy Peanut Noodles with Tofu
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
In recent years, I haven't been much of a cookie person. I buy them for my son to take to school but otherwise they wouldn't make my shopping list. However this fall season I've found myself stealing a few from my son's stash to eat with afternoon tea. We have the packaged soft chocolate chip … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Quickest Meal Ever
Long workday, heading home, my stomach chattering the whole way. It's one of those nights where I'll head straight to the kitchen before even taking off my coat. I just want dinner in less than 10 minutes otherwise I'll start in on the cookies. Thankfully I've discovered a great go-to meal for moments like these. Yes it … Continue reading Quickest Meal Ever
Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
You've heard of it by now, "nice cream" or "nana ice cream." It's a dairy-free cold treat made with frozen bananas! Quick and easy to whip up with automatic portion control because the recipe makes just one serving. Ingredients 1 frozen banana* 1/4 to 1/2 cup plain soy milk (just to thin out a bit) … Continue reading Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
Easy Edamame Salad
Edamame is a young soy bean with its bright green color. It is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that your body cannot make on its own and must get from food. Animal proteins are usually complete proteins but not plant proteins (beans, nuts, etc.)…which is why soy is … Continue reading Easy Edamame Salad
