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Heart-warming home-style tofu pot using either fresh or thawed (frozen) tofu, peas and shrimp. Cooked in a basic broth and full of wonderful natural flavors. I always cook a whole lot and have extra for lunch next day! Add some Chinese chili bean sauce to make a spicy one!
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Steamed eggplant (aubergine) has a very delicate texture, and easy to prepare. Hand tearing the eggplant is preferred to knife cutting, as hand tearing tend to help the vegetable hold moisture better when cooked. This dish can be served warm or cold and with several popular options for the dressing.
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Spinach and tahini (sesame paste) salad is a Chinese classic side dish and a great way to enjoy fresh spinach in meaningful quantities. I added a small amount of quinoa to the classic mix to make a quick lunch – a seemingly small package when presented at the table, yet surprisingly filling and nutritious. The spinach is beautifully green, and juicy and sweet to bite – always my favorite way to enjoy this wonderful vegetable!
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This fresh, delicious and pretty dish of shrimp and tofu can be prepared in less than 10 minutes from scratch. Great as a quick snack for the while family or easy entry for dinner parties at home.
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This stir-fried cauliflower recipe is a lighter and faster alternative to roasted cauliflower and completely dairy-free. The cauliflower florets are steamed for only a few minutes, then followed by a very quick stir fry to infuses the beautiful aroma of turmeric and garlic.
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Stir-fried brown rice is a wholesome, lighter and time-saving alternative to its white rice counterpart. Naturally firm and flowy, brown rice makes it a breeze to succeed with this favorite Chinese classic every time.
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Crushed cucumber salad is one of my favorite appetizers. The dressing is full of lovely nutty flavor from the sesame oil, with a little kick from the fresh garlic and apple cider vinegar. Baby cucumbers are the ideal choice because they are super juicy and easy to crush, however a fresh telegraph cucumber will do just fine.
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A simple and delicious coleslaw without mayonnaise, sweet and tangy; citrus fruits, toasted nuts and beetroot help to transform this salad into a hot pink healthy mix.
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This blanched spinach salad takes less than 10 minutes to prepare yet is packed with the goodness of dark green leaves, garlic and nut butter.
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More reasons to love zucchini! These zucchini chips are are a yummy and healthy snack, and super easy to make. A handful of flour helps preserve the texture, and create a bit of crust. Roasted with garlic, these chips are rather irresistible!
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Ever wondered how to eat that light green fruit-looking vegetable with the strange name choko (or chayote)? When the neighbour’s chayote plant grew wild over the fence, I decided to pick one and give it a try. As it turned out, every bite of this funny looking vegetable was crunchy, juicy and sweet.
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This popular combination of bean sprout and carrot is crunchy and zesty, one of my favorite appetizers. The lightly blanched bean sprouts is also safer and much more palatable than raw ones.
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