One-Pot Noodles with Veggies, Egg & Chicken

There is nothing special about this pot of udon noodles. Though prepared with quite the basic everyday ingredients that you find in a working kitchen, this simple homecooked one-pot noodles is still very flavorful and satisfying that you slurp till the very last strand of noodle.<br /><br />It does not have to be special. It just have to be pure comfort. A bowl of noodles with tender-cooked vegetables in light fragrant broth is absolutely warm comfort in the chilly months of winter.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/14171174186_89f0e7f2ed_z.jpg" /><br /><br />With some "help" from advanced meal prep. e.g. dicing the carrots and celery, choosing the "easier" onion i.e. green onions to slice, this pot of noodle can be put together very quickly, start to finish in one same pot!<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0009U5OSO&asins=B0009U5OSO&linkId=4G3GMWNR7J6RKJX2&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;">  </iframe><b>One-Pot Udon Noodles with Vegetables, Chicken, Egg</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: <br />1 green onion, bottom white portion and top green portion finely chopped but keep the white and green separated <br />2 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />2 tbsp organic ground chicken (optional, or omit if making vegetarian)<br />2 tbsp thinly sliced organic carrots<br />Half celery, thinly sliced<br />Some enoki mushrooms, slice to match-sticks length<br />1 egg, lightly whisked <br />Handful (1-2 bowls/servings) leafy greens, blanched/steamed and then chop/slice the stems and leaves (I have used <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/leaf-mustard.html"><i>Gai Choy</i></a> - <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-preserved-leaf-mustard-with-tofu.html">Chinese Mustard Greens</a>; option to replace with <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/05/shanghai-vegetable-rice.html"><i>Bok Choy</i></a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html"><i>Gai Lan</i></a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2007/06/vegetables-bok-choyzen-choytagu-choy.html"><i>Yu Choy</i></a>)<br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>1 pack frozen udon, prepare and cook according to package instructions (use the same pot of water that was used to blanch the vegetable, to cook the noodles. Set the noodles aside after cooked, and discard the water - do not re-use the water)<br />Sea salt and ground white pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Heat a little oil in the pot, fry the ground meat, breaking them up to smaller bits in the process of frying. After almost cooked, dish out, set aside (omit this step if vegetarian).<br /><br />There will be some oil left in the pot, add the chopped bottom white parts of green onions, carrots and celery, garlic and fry for 2-3minutes, add the enoki mushrooms, cooked meat (optional), cooked vegetables, mix well.<br /><br />Add some water and allow the entire mixture to come to light simmer (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: This is not an entirely soupy dish but also not totally dry like fried noodles. Therefore, not a lot of water is added. You can refer to the images and notice that the noodles are sitting in a small quantity of (very flavorsome) soup/broth. If you want it to be noodles soup, add more water however remember to adjust the seasonings appropriately). Gently and slowly stir in the egg. When the egg slowly cooks, add the cooked noodles, mix well, salt and ground pepper to taste, and when it comes to a light simmer again, garnish with greens of the green onions, turn off heat. Drizzle few drops of sesame oil if you prefer. Cover the pot and let it stand for about a minute.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14171171586_8b71df82e1_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/noodles+soup" rel="tag">noodles soup</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

One-Pot Noodles with Veggies, Egg & Chicken

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Tomato Egg Soup 番茄蛋汤

Instead of making tomato egg-drop soup (similar to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/bitter-melon-egg-drop-soup.html">Bitter Melon Egg Drop Soup</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/05/chive-and-egg-drop-soup.html">Chive Egg-Drop Soup</a>) in which the egg is gently stirred into the soup towards the end of cooking, to create pretty, soft and silky egg swirls and ribbons;  I switched the sequence a little - first, by frying tomatoes with egg (<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Scrambled Eggs recipe</a>), then adding the tomato scrambled eggs to a vegetables-based broth, making the soup of today - <b>Tomato Egg Soup</b>.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7474/16348479101_e344245afc_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />The sweet tomatoes impart natural <i>umani </i>flavors to this soup and it is absolutely delicious. Soup season is here! A comforting and satisfying one-dish noodle soup is definitely a keeper in the cooler months ahead.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7543/16164035369_ee4be661c2_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Tomato Egg Soup 番茄蛋汤</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3-4 medium size tomatoes, divided use (2 tomatoes sliced to wedges, 2 tomatoes chopped to bite-sizes)<br />3 organic eggs, lightly whisked<br />1 shallot<br />2 green onions, finely chopped, separate the white and green portions, divided use<br />2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<br />1 cup chicken stock or vegetarian stock (or water)<br />1 celery thinly sliced (optional)<br />1/2 organic green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)<br />Salt and ground white pepper to taste <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Fry the tomato wedges and eggs with 1/3 of white portions of green onions in 2tbsp cooking oil (refer <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Scrambled/ Fried Eggs recipe</a>). Dish out and set aside. Fry the shallots and remaining white portions of green onions in 1tbsp cooking oil, then add garlic and lightly saute till shallots turn slightly translucent. Add the stock or water and let it come to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and celery and let it cook in the simmering broth. (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: Celery and bell peppers are optional. I added them because I had them in the fridge, and wanted to add some vegetables to complete my one-dish meal). Return the tomato and eggs back to pot, pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in 1-2 tsp of sesame oil. Turn off heat. Cover pot and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to come together. Serve as soup base to noodles.<br /><br />Not only do we share similar tastebuds and cooking styles, both of us coincidentally made this similar dish quite at the same time -  <a href="https://noobcook.com/chinese-tomato-egg-noodles/">Noobcook's Tomato Egg Noodles</a> (is that telepathy?).<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/15730278853_6270d745d6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+egg+soup" rel="tag">tomato egg soup</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine bean-powered pasta</a> is not only great in taste and texture; it also provides a good amount of protein and fiber per serving. Their <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/edamame-spaghetti.html">Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a> and <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/black-bean-spaghetti.html">Organic Black Bean Spaghetti </a>contain 24 g of protein per 2 oz serving - almost three times more than regular pasta and twice that of chickpea or lentil.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4782/38869441520_586b01242e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To enjoy the best of both worlds, I used two different spaghetti - Edamame Spaghetti and Black Bean Spaghetti, to create this dish - <b>Edamame and Black Bean Spaghetti with Steamed Vegetables in <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Vegetarian Tofu Green Curry</a></b><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4793/26811572778_16e6659c3e_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Edamame, Black Bean Spaghetti with Vegetables and Tofu Green Curry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1 serving of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">vegetarian tofu green curry</a> (try this easy and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry</a>)<br />1 cup finely shredded kale, red cabbage<br />1 cup thinly sliced zucchini<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the kale, cabbage, and zucchini for 5 minutes. Set aside with the cooked spaghetti, and mix them. Ladle green curry over the vegetables and spaghetti.<br /><br />Unlike traditional pastas, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pastas</a>* are made from 100% organic beans and are loaded with plant-based protein (25 grams per serving!), iron and fiber. Explore Cuisine pastas are all certified gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, making them the perfect option for everyone at the dinner table.<br /><br />Other recipes made with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta</a>:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4795/39969786474_04b2523123.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

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Moringa Egg Omelet

It is most common in powder form but have you ever seen the <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/moringa-or-malunggay-vegetable-plant.html">fresh moringa plant</a>? The <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/moringa-or-malunggay-vegetable-plant.html">Moringa plant</a> is nutrient-packed - rich in vitamins with significant amounts of Vitamins A, C, and E; and minerals such as calcium and potassium. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1697/26594406942_7961a71682_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/moringa">Fresh moringa leaves</a> is an easy and versatile ingredient to cook with. This Moringa Egg Omelet is easy to make and packs nutrition. It is a perfect breakfast entree paired with whole-grain toast and grilled vegetables, also completes a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> lunch/light dinner when served with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/peas-bell-peppers-zucchini-with-quinoa.html">Peas, Bell Peppers, Zucchini Quinoa</a>. Let's not forget to make nutrient-packed Moringa Egg Omelet <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">sandwich</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1558/26594407372_31d665c8f0_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00G2XGC88&asins=B00G2XGC88&linkId=d7395f895314894b3523e3f72067d360&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Moringa Egg Omelet</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 organic egg, gently whisked<br />1 cup fresh moringa leaves (purchased from Lion Supermarket, San Jose)<br />Salt, pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Add moringa leaves to egg, pinch of salt and pepper and whisk gently. In a heated pan, add some cooking oil, then pour the egg slowly to form a base with the area of the pan. The wider the pan is, the egg base can be made thinner by swirling the egg around the pan.When the egg starts to cook and form a base, roll the egg up with a wooden spatula.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/malunggay+leaves" rel="tag">malunggay leaves</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/moringa" rel="tag">moringa</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Moringa Egg Omelet

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Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich

Other than the regular grocery stores e.g. Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joes, and Whole Foods Market, there are also Korean, Japanese, Chinese grocery stores in the vicintiy. These stores are where I discover new ingredients - ingredients that typically don't show up in the regular stores.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4659/38852837670_e41c4ed30a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Visiting the Korean supermarket reminded me of the Korean dishes I have made in the past e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/easy-healthy-korean-bibimbap.html">Easy and Healthy Korean Bibimbap</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/korean-spicy-tofu.html">Korean Spicy Tofu</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/korean-spicy-cold-chilled-tofu.html">Korean Spicy Chilled Tofu</a>. I realized it has been some time since I prepared any Korean dishes! However, even with the perilla leaves from the Korean supermarket, sandwiches instead of Korean dishes came to mind. Where is that Korean spark? I wonder.<br /><br />Popular in Korean cuisine, perilla leaves are commonly used as a wrap for rice, barbecued meats and vegetables, so I don't see any conflict by layering the leaves into this egg, apple and cucumber sandwich. With herb nuances of mint, basil and anise, the perilla leaves brought an ordinary egg sandwich to life.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4778/25792294067_a98ff2de97_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004KNJWP2&asins=B004KNJWP2&linkId=VHR3GV3L6HJTPTP5&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 slices whole-wheat bread<br />2-3 perilla leaves<br />1 hard-boiled egg, sliced<br />4-5 thin slices of cucumber<br />2 thin slices of apple<br />Pinch of freshly ground pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Layer the ingredients onto whole-wheat bread(as shown), and enjoy!<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/perilla+leaf" rel="tag">perilla leaf </a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sandwich" rel="tag">sandwich</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich

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Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱

The lazy-cook's idea simply popped when I saw Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, placed beside canned Green Jackfruit at my local Trader Joes store. Good thinking, Trader Joes!<br /><br />One-pot vegetarian jackfruit green curry, why not? How about adding quick, easy and delicious to it?<br /><br />That will sit alongside my other one-pot dishes such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-pot-tomato-rice.html">One-Pot Tomato Rice</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/07/martha-stewart-one-pot-pasta.html">One-Pot Pasta</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">One-Pot Beans and Lentils</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4675/25749271657_c7295a26c7_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Before I conceived this one-pot idea, I have not even browsed Trader Joes Fearless Flyer! But coincidentally, while I was flipping the flyer book one breakfast morning, that ambitious goal to make a quick, easy and delicious one-pot vegetarian green curry seems not that far off. The Fearless Flyer actually had a write-up for Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce and Green Jackfruit on the same page, and as recommended combo for cooking.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4664/40619736721_79fe5cf94d_o.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003O7OW2I&asins=B003O7OW2I&linkId=F6QSKZZMMWMQ7YAN&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <b>Vegetarian </b><b>Jackfruit Tofu </b><b>Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce (from Trader Joes)<br />1 can Green Jackfruit in Brine (from Trader Joes)<br />1 mire poix - celery, onions, carrots combo (from Trader Joes)<br />2 cups firm tofu cubes (I had mine roasted 400 for 30-40mins. You can omit the roasting or to reduce one step, leave the tofu out)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Add everything in a pot (can be a pot over stove, slow-cooker; as for me, I use my rice cooker), and let it cook and simmer in rice cooker for 20-30 minutes.<br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4801/25749272107_0844f89b15_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetarian+green+curry" rel="tag">vegetarian green curry</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/jackfruit+curry" rel="tag">jackfruit curry</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱

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Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles - 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面

The weather has been erratic. Cold and rainy two weeks ago, hot in the 80s last week, and the forecast is for some rain bringing us back to the 60s this week. This does not make it easier for those who want to prepare and enjoy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salads</a> on warm and dry days, and cozy up on <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/soup%20and%20stew">stews</a> when it is cool and rainy.<br /><br />Sometime ago, my friend gave me a few packets of <i>Ramen</i> noodles and told me "<i>if you do not know what to cook any one day, cook this</i>". She was definitely not referring to the weather indirectly, when she said this. When we say - we do not know what to cook, it actually means - we do not want to cook. All those excuses - no time, no energy, lack of urge or inspiration, or simply, just feeling lazy.<br /><br />But yet, we want to stay home (takeout option is out then!) and have something homecooked like this super easy, quick and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/mushrooms-spinach-saute-with-noodles.html">Noodles with Stir-Fry Spinach, Mushrooms and Fried Egg</a>.<br /><br />Now, get someone else to cook, if we can find that "someone". Else, fall back on my friend's words.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8091/29382924146_0c52dbfccf_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>This <i>Ramen</i> noodles cooks fast in three-four minutes, and comes with instant broth flavoring. Too bad I can't read Japanese, so I do not know the ingredients that make up the broth. I know it can't be really healthy and the next best I could do is to use some fresh ingredients, mainly vegetables, to balance "unhealthy" with "healthy and nutritious".<br /><br />Get creative on the ingredients and toppings you want to add to the <i>Ramen</i> noodles. For today's bowl, we have not-your-conventional-<i>Ramen</i>-noodle-toppings such as cauliflower florets, baby kale, brown beech mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, leftover chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs. Based on the listed ingredients, there is no need for cutting/chopping/slicing. Less a kitchen chore means a faster way to a complete meal.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7547/28793165694_5cb882ccb5_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 cup cauliflower florets, blanched or steamed, set aside<br />2 cups baby kale, blanched, set aside<br />1-2 cups mushrooms, remove the bottom and break the mushrooms into smaller pieces using your fingers (I used fresh brown beech mushrooms and woodear mushrooms. Woodear ear mushrooms are optional - I am using them since there are pre-sliced leftovers in the fridge)<br />1 cup canned chickpeas (I had leftovers, and decided to add them as toppings)<br />3-5 cherry tomatoes, as toppings<br />1 hard-boiled egg, as topping<br />1 packet instant <i>Ramen </i>noodle pack, cook according to directions on packet<br />Water<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil a pot of water. Add the noodles, and boil for 3mins, reduce heat, dish out noodles to set aside. Add mushrooms and woodear mushrooms to cook in the simmering water for about 5mins, then dish out and set aside with the noodles. In the same pot of water, add in the instant broth seasoning, and allow it to come to boil. Once it boils, turn off the heat. Top the noodles with cooked vegetables, chickpeas, tomatoes and egg. Before serving, ladle the piping hot broth over the noodles and vegetables.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8056/28793165164_08c9409fbb_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+noodle+soup" rel="tag">vegetables noodle soup</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles - 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面

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Veggie Salad, Avocado and Shrimp Bowl 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉

This <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">"golden" salad dressing</a>is now the "liquid gold" in my kitchen, especially in my <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">homemade salads</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> (e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Asparagus, Chicken and Potato Salad Meal</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mushrooms-green-beans-broccoli-salad.html">Mushrooms, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad Bowl</a>) It is an easy and healthy upgrade from the basic extra-virgin olive oil-apple cider vinegar-garlic-salt-pepper vinaigrette-based dressing.<br /><br />The gold? Turmeric.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/30261220615_67d2e73fd6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Did you know that black pepper and turmeric is a perfect match which defies the good'ol equation of one plus one equals two? According to some research sources, piperine - the active compound in black pepper will increase and enhance the bio-availability of curcumin (active component in turmeric) hence boost curcumin absorption in the body.<br /><br />Sometimes, I simply forget but whenever possible, I try to add turmeric in my cooking e.g. when <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/easy-turmeric-spiced-vegetables-rice.html">cooking rice</a>, and when <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">preparing salad dressing</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5532/30261220905_d2487dcba2_z.jpg" /><br /><br />If you enjoy these <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">salad meals</a>, or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">veggie grain bowls</a>, do check them out <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">here</a>. Or if you prefer a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">shrimp-similar salad bowl</a>, try this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">Mixed Veggies, Shrimps, Avocado and Radish Bowl</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00L3I3226&asins=B00L3I3226&linkId=3WJM7JN23TESNDMD&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Mixed Vegetables Salad with Avocado and Shrimps 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 handfuls of organic salad Spring mix<br />Handful of finely julienned cabbage and/or red cabbage<br />1/2 small organic zucchini thinly sliced<br />1/2 small organic red bell pepper thinly sliced<br />Thinly sliced red onions<br />2 cups of steamed broccoli and/or cauliflower<br />1 cup cooked pasta<br />8-10 small cooked shrimps (option to omit if vegetarian)<br />1/2 cup of shredded cooked chicken (option to omit if vegetarian)<br />1 hard-boiled egg<br />1/2 avocado<br />8-10 thin slices of organic apples<br /><br />[<i>Turmeric Dressing</i>]:  1 clove garlic, finely minced, 1tbsp organic apple cider vinegar (sometimes I add lemon/lime juice to layer citrus notes into the vinaigrette), 2-3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp organic ground turmeric<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Start layering the raw vegetables (saladd greens, cabbage, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion) into a deep bowl. Then add steamed (already cooled) broccoli and/or cauliflower, pasta, chicken, shrimp. Top with egg,  avocado, apples. Drizzle dressing over, then gently toss and mix.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5484/30145696602_7fdf5462f5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chicken+shrimp+veggie+bowl" rel="tag">chicken, shrimp and veggie bowl salad</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Veggie Salad, Avocado and Shrimp Bowl 蔬菜虾仁主食沙拉

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Lunar New Year Vegetarian Stir-Fry 年菜西兰花芦笋清炒鸿禧菇

During <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/02/food-and-symbolism-chinese-new-year.html">Lunar New Year</a>, many Chinese families believe in shoring up good luck with food that symbolizes good health and prosperity.<br /><br />With good health and happiness in mind, this easy and healthy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/napa-cabbage-bok-choy-with-mushrooms.html">vegetarian stir-fry</a> is perfect for the Lunar New Year. We have broccoli, asparagus, bell peppers, beech mushrooms, and tofu all in a pot, symbolizing togetherness.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/16583907742_1c2202fa67_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Quite different from the popular vegetarian dish <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2007/04/chap-chai-means-mixed-vegetables.html"><i>Chap Chai</i>(Braised Vegetables Combo)</a> that often makes its appearance during Lunar New Year, this vegetable combo wins on the crisp fresh bites of vegetables and light-tasting flavors, unlike the soft meld-down texture and deep-layered flavors of a braised dish.<br /><br />Each ingredient and its symbolism, in my own interpretation:<br /><br />Mushrooms 鸿禧菇 = 鸿运当头 (Good luck)<br />Asparagus 芦笋（顺）= 事事顺利 (Smooth-sailing)<br />Broccoli 西兰花 = 花开富贵 (Prosperity)<br />Celery 芹(情)菜 = 心情愉快 (Positive mood, good health)<br />Orange bell peppers 橘（吉）色灯笼椒 = 大吉大利 (Auspicious)<br />Garlic/leek 蒜(算）头 = 有的算$ (Fortune)<br />Tofu 豆腐（福）=有福 (Good health, happiness)<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/16397561190_13289a380b_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></p><p></iframe><b>Broccoli and Asparagus Stir-Fried with Tofu, Mushrooms (Chinese New Year Veggie Combo) 西兰花芦笋清炒豆腐鸿禧菇</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />6oz organic broccoli florets<br />12-16 asparagus, sliced into finger-lengths (more on <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/asparagus-with-maitake-mushrooms.html">preparing asparagus</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/asparagus-with-maitake-mushrooms.html">here</a>)<br />7 oz tofu, sliced into triangles (as shown)<br />Bunashimeji (brown beech) mushrooms or any other variety<br />3 celery hearts, sliced to bite-sizes<br />1organic bell pepper, sliced to bite-sizes (orange, yellow or red)<br />1tsp light soy sauce<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br />1 tsp sesame oil for finishing aroma<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a little cooking oil, saute the mushrooms and tofu with garlic, till the mushrooms softened slightly, add the broccoli and asparagus, give it a good stir, cover the pot and allow the steam to partially cook the vegetables, about 5-6mins, then add the bell peppers, celery, soy sauce and cook further for a few minutes till everything is cooked (the bell peppers and celery need not be totally softened down to be considered cooked, as their crunchy texture is preferred). Salt and pepper to taste, and sesame oil to finish it off.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/16584595885_ce389e2f20_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetable+stir+fry" rel="tag">vegetable stir-fry</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></p><p></script><script type="text/javascript"></p><p>FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd");</p><p></script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"></div><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</span><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span><br />

Lunar New Year Vegetarian Stir-Fry 年菜西兰花芦笋清炒鸿禧菇

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Tofu Pizza 豆腐披萨

What would you say if I said I am going to serve you <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pizza">pizza</a> on top of pasta? What?? That's carbs overload!!!<br /><br />Don't worry. This <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pizza">pizza</a> is actually more protein than carbs. Best of all, plant-based proteins - making it a perfect vegetarian meal.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8495/29996642535_a426afd652_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This <b>Tofu Pizza</b> is inspired and adapted from Just One Cookbook. I skipped the pan-frying step though, and made the assembled tofu pizza entirely in the oven.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8355/29996642995_0e2ea807e9_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="320" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5569/29996643185_db21a334f7.jpg" width="320" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Tofu Pizza 豆腐披萨</b><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/tofu-pizza/">Just One Cookbook</a> </span></i><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />14-15oz super-firm organic tofu, sliced to 3-4 pieces to create the "pizza" base<br />1 tsp tomato paste<br />Sliced Swiss cheese<br />1 small organic tomato, thinly sliced<br />2-3 brown mushrooms, thinly sliced<br />Green onions<br />Salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Assemble the pizza. Bake 400 20-25 mins till cheese melts.<br /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tofu+pizza" rel="tag">tofu pizza</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Shrimps, Avocado, Radish, Mixed Vegetables Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉

This Farmers' Market Salad is made with organic salad vegetables, watermelon radish, sweet peppers - all from the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">farmers' market</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8760/29218039160_cac6ae16f7.jpg" /><br /><br />Piled below the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">grilled/roasted shrimps</a>, eggs and avocado is a fresh mix of salad vegetables - organic heirloom red spinach, red dandelions, baby kale and lettuces.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8282/29507709875_9c9252487f.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From the farmers' market</span></i><br /><br />Lately, I enjoy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salads</a> that can be partially prepared in advance e.g. radish and sweet peppers are prepared and sliced, set aside; eggs already hard-boiled (part of routine <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">meal preparation</a>).<br /><br />Come meal-time, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">roast/grill the shrimps</a> for a healthy, delicious and nutritious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">salad bowl meal</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">Asparagus, Cauliflower, Quinoa Bowl</a>, that can be assembled very quickly.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8280/29398782752_26158e5066.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00L3I3226&asins=B00L3I3226&linkId=3WJM7JN23TESNDMD&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Oven-Roasted/Grilled Shrimps, Watermelon Radish, Sweet Pepper Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />About 12 wild frozen peeled de-veined shrimps, thawed<br />1 clove garlic, finely minced<br />1tsp dried oregano<br />Salt and ground black pepper<br />2-3 servings fresh organic salad greens<br />1/2 watermelon radish, peeled and thingly sliced<br />1 small round of Hungary sweet pepper, thinly sliced<br />1/4 red onion, thinly sliced<br />1 avocado, sliced<br />2 hard-boiled eggs<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1 garlic finely minced, 3-4tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Pre-heat oven 400C. Season the shrimps with minced garlic, oregano, a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast the shrimps for about 15 minutes till cooked (or see this recipe: <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">Oven-Roasted Shrimps</a>). While shrimps are roasting, start building the bowl up with salad greens at the bottom, some red onions over, drizzle a little dressing. Then the watermelon radish, peppers, more red onions, avocado and egg goes on top and more dressing. When the shrimps are done, top it over the salad.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8013/29507381925_abe230a619.jpg" /><br /><br />This is part of the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout and fitness meal series</a>, which is essentially designed around whole-foods, healthy eating, and balanced nutrition. 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Shrimps, Avocado, Radish, Mixed Vegetables Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉

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Green Heirloom Tomatoes with Eggs - 青番茄炒蛋

Traveling brings new inspiration (e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/06/chicken-with-carrots-and-shallots-sauce.html">Chicken with Shallots-Carrot Sauce</a> from <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/braised-minced-chicken-with-carrots.html">Chicken with Carrots</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/vegetables-simmered-rice-vermicelli.html">Vegetables-Simmered Rice Vermicelli</a> from <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/02/home-style-fried-rice-vermicelli.html">Home-Style Fried Vermicelli</a>) to my kitchen and home-cooking.<br /><br />The inspiration for today's recipe came from this dish tried and tasted in our China vacation almost two years ago - in one of the restaurants serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/yu-cuisine-zhengzhou-henan-china.html"><i>Yu/Xin Yang</i> cuisine</a>. When I first tasted the dish, I could not figure out this green-<i>ish</i> ingredient (vegetable or fruit?) in the plate of fluffy moist fried egg-scramble. That ingredient was tender, had some bite and a light sourness. It was definitely not leafy greens, or green bell peppers. A list of squash(es) such as cucumber, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/zucchini">zucchini</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/loofah%2Fluffa"><i>luffa </i>gourd</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/melon%2Fgourd">hairy melon</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/chayote">chayote</a> exhausted my mind, yet no match was found.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5747/20639910296_a88ba42b0c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Only then, one of our servers told us that this sourish appetizing dish was actually green tomatoes (one of their local produce) fried with eggs. WHAaat? As I have cooked <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">tomatoes with eggs</a> before and quite often as well, I could not find any similarity except that both versions of tomatoes with eggs are super delicious.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/672/20656965542_113dc6e3e5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Ever since I returned from the trip, I have been thinking how to re-create it at home. The first thing I had to clarify was the use of green - typically known as unripe tomatoes. I have heard that unripe tomatoes (typically green tomatoes) are poisonous and cannot be consumed. After some reading up, I found that the dish that we tried in China was made from ripe green tomatoes (a special tomato variety that stays green even when ripe), so I thought I could try it with the green zebra-striped heirloom tomatoes back in the US, which are actually also ripe tomatoes just green in color.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5741/20666177045_3643c2c6af_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FUF5K8W&asins=B00FUF5K8W&linkId=IITWXTBNMC4Y4CIP&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Green Heirloom Tomatoes with Egg 青番茄炒蛋</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 organic eggs, lightly whisked with 1/2 tsp light soy sauce and dash of ground pepper <br />1 medium-size green heirloom tomato, sliced to thin wedges<br />1 garlic, finely minced<br />1 green onion, separate white and green portions, and finely slice them<br />Pinch of salt and ground white pepper<br />2 drops of toasted sesame oil<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute the green onions (white parts) and garlic, then add the tomatoes and cook till some juices are released. Slowly add in the whisked egg and before the under-side is firmed up, break the egg up gently such that they are partially scrambled. Do not keep turning and tossing the eggs as it will dry up the eggs very fast. Just allow the heat to slowly cook the top parts of the eggs from "more runny" to "less runny". Salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat. Drizzle the sesame oil over the eggs, cover the pot and allow the remaining heat to cook the eggs. Sprinkle in green onions garnish (green parts).<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/672/20478165490_a1eb316d18_z.jpg" /><br /><br />The result and bright acid flavors were as close as it gets.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/603/20639909276_e58501a7e3_z.jpg " /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomatoes" rel="tag">tomatoes</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/stir+fry+tomatoes+egg" rel="tag">stir-fry tomatoes with egg</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Green Heirloom Tomatoes with Eggs - 青番茄炒蛋

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Asparagus, Cauliflower, Chicken, Quinoa Bowl 蔬菜红薯鸡块藜麦主食沙拉

When the goal is to simply get healthy lunch and dinner on the table, it’s not a bad idea to stick with routine and habit. Routine makes it much easier to develop the habit of meal preparation.<br /><br />Meal preparation has become quintessential ever since <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mushrooms-green-beans-broccoli-salad.html">salad-bowl meals</a> (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Asparagus, Chicken and Potato Bowl</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mushrooms-green-beans-broccoli-salad.html">Mushrooms Broccoli and Green Bean Bowl</a>) became house meals in my family. It is not extremely difficult; but a dedicated preparation will get us there, sooner and better.<br /><br />The prep. work on Sunday, before the new week begins includes boiling and peeling a batch of eggs so that hard-boiled eggs are ready-to-use for the week; slicing broccoli and cauliflower into florets; dicing carrots, for example, so that these vegetables can be conveniently used for cooking during the work week.<br /><br />Take this bowl, for example. It may seem an easily assembled meals but meal prep includes:<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3706/32781914331_4ac9f0e3dc_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><b>Asparagus, Cauliflower, Chicken, Quinoa Bowl 蔬菜红薯鸡块藜麦主食沙拉</b><br />(1) Cook a batch of quinoa (about six servings)<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2906/32865260706_e82209e466_z.jpg" /><br /><br />(2) Poach 2-3 chicken breasts (or use leftover rotisserie chicken)<br />(3) Boil 10 hard-boiled eggs, one egg per person per meal (serves two each meal, for five meals)<br /><br />When it is meal time, reheat the cooked quinoa and chicken; and steam the vegetables.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2359/32781913631_999df036ac_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This is also a healthy and nutritious post-workout meal balanced with lean protein, fiber, whole grains, good fats; and powered by antioxidants and phytonutrients.<br /><br />Moving forward, I will be sharing more of such meals and meal ideas. Stay tuned!<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+bowl+meals" rel="tag">salad bowl meals</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Asparagus, Cauliflower, Chicken, Quinoa Bowl 蔬菜红薯鸡块藜麦主食沙拉

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Vegetables Stuffed Tofu Pouch 蔬菜油豆腐包

Every summer, hassle-free cooking becomes the preferred mode in the kitchen e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-wrapped-quinoa-sushi.html">Zucchini Quinoa Sushi</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/korean-spicy-cold-chilled-tofu.html">Korean Chilled Tofu</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/no-cook-tomato-sauce.html?m=1">No-Cook Tomato-Sauce Pasta</a>.<br /><br />This summer, I made <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mixed-green-salad-with-avocado-dressing.html">Mixed Green Salad with Avocado Dressing</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/06/watermelon-feta-cheese-pizza-salad.html">Watermelon Feta-Cheese "Pizza"-Salad</a> and these stuffed tofu pouches. <br /><br />These easy-to-make <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> pouches are sure to excite your guests if you are holding a family gathering or party.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/18439408554_88c5aba48d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Tofu pouches/puffs is quite a common ingredient in Chinese cooking especially in braised dishes in which the tofu pouches will absorb the flavors of the braising liquid.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/449/19035692766_8c0faf3e83.jpg" /><br /><br />The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aburaage">tofu skins/pouches</a> are also quite often used in making Japanese <i>Inari </i>Sushi. So, try your luck finding these tofu pouches in Chinese and Japanese supermarkets.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/559/18439408154_1f0695ddfc_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/267/18875763469_44fb2b3dc6_o.jpg" /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00VMGTDY0&asins=B00VMGTDY0&linkId=EEPVUUGNJD3SEOAN&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables Stuffed Tofu Pouch 蔬菜油豆腐包</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:  <br />3-4 tofu pouches, prepare according to instructions. <br />1 cup organic corn and organic edamame<br />1/2 zucchini, finely shredded<br />1/2 cup cooked <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/07/couscous-sushi.html">couscous </a>(<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: You can make traditional sushi rice as well. But here, I am looking for speed without forgoing nutrition)<br />Some chili sauce <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Set aside 3-4 tofu pouches in a deep bowl and pour hot boiling water over the pouches for 1-2 minutes to soften the pouches (for this House brand <i>Oagesan</i>, the recommendation is to pour hot boiling water over the pouches to soften the pouches, at the same time, to remove excess oil and help improve absorption of seasoning). After 2 minutes, squeeze the puffs to remove the water, then cut the pouch at the one end and open up the tofu like a hollow pouch (shown above). Spoon some cooked couscous on the bottom, then stuff with zucchini, corn, and edamame. Serve with some chili sauce.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/19056345302_aac3b785ee.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+stuffed+tofu" rel="tag">vegetables stuffed tofu</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Vegetables Stuffed Tofu Pouch 蔬菜油豆腐包

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Mushrooms, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad Bowl 蘑菇蔬菜主食沙拉

<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Salad-bowl meal</a> is becoming standard lunch routine at least twice a week in my family. Not only it is healthy and nutritious, it is also a balanced meal if you build it correctly. This is also a great way to incorporate the day's veggie and fiber intake.<br /><br />The more often I make <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mixed-green-salad-with-avocado-dressing.html">salad-bowl meals</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Chicken, Veggies and Potatoes with Turmeric Dressing</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mixed-green-salad-with-avocado-dressing.html">Mixed Green Salad and Egg with Avocado Dressing</a>, the easier it gets.<br /><br />This is typically how I create my salad-bowl meals with an emphasis on vegetables, packed along with lean proteins, fiber-packed grains and good fats.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5522/31112828356_6e26b02045_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Vegetables</b> - Target a variety by using colors e.g. red (bell peppers, beets), orange(carrots), yellow (corn), green(broccoli, green beans, zucchini), purple (cabbage) etc.<br /><br /><b>Proteins</b> - Egg is typically my first choice as it is the easiest complete protein to prepare. Add legumes/beans, tofu/<i>tempeh</i>, or your choice of lean protein (e.g. chicken breast, wild salmon, sardines)<br /><br /><b>Grains /complex carbohydrates</b> - Quinoa, millet, potatoes,sweet potatoes, brown rice, wheat pasta, legumes/beans, lentils<br /><br /><b>Good Fats</b> - extra-virgin olive oil which typically manifests as the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">salad dressing</a>; <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mixed-green-salad-with-avocado-dressing.html">avocado </a>which can also be <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/07/mixed-green-salad-with-avocado-dressing.html">salad dressing</a> or stand-alone as an element to the salad bowl. Lean protein such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salmon">salmon</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/avocado-sardines-omega-3-sandwich.html">sardines</a> is also a form of good (omega-3) fats.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>The type of dressing I make is usually very straight-forward and simple - something that can be done in minutes and does not bog you down with fancy ingredients and hard-to-remember details.<br /><br /><b>Roasted Portobello Mushrooms Steamed Vegetables Salad 蘑菇蔬菜沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />Vegetables: Organic broccoli florets, green beans, edamame, corn kernels, blanched or steamed and set aside; raw red bell peppers and red cabbage, both thinly sliced<br />Protein: Hard-boiled egg, and roasted (at 400F 40 mins) portobello mushrooms.<br />Carbohydrates: One serving of cooked whole wheat pasta<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Turmeric dressing</a><br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Place steamed and cooked vegetables at the bottom of the bowl. Add on the egg, mushrooms, pasta, also the bell pepper and red cabbage. Drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5727/31112831856_763f74a760_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/mushroom+salad" rel="tag">mushroom salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegeterian+salad+bowl" rel="tag">vegetarian salad bowl</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Mushrooms, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad Bowl 蘑菇蔬菜主食沙拉

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Zucchini, Tofu, Woodear Mushrooms Salad 西葫芦豆腐黑木耳沙拉

This is an easy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/06/zucchini-bell-peppers-mushrooms-stir-fry_21.html">side-dish</a> to make from <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/zucchini-noodles-with-mushrooms-enoki.html">zucchini "noodles"</a>; and kitchen-friendly especially in the hot summer days when you want to spend less time behind the stove. As each ingredient is finely julienned to thin strips, they cook almost instantly, either with a brisk sauté or quick blanching. <br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/272/18931871268_5bc777df23_z.jpg" /><br /><br />If you prefer to have it all raw, you can. However, a lot of Chinese salad-type dishes e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/06/luffa-loofah-salad.html">Luffa (Loofah) Salad</a> do not recommend entirely raw food due to the "cooling" properties of raw food. In Chinese food therapy, consuming raw food regularly when one has a heaty (<i>yang</i>) body-type will not be an issue but when one has a more "cooling" (<i>yin</i>) inner body-system, it is best to cook the ingredients slightly. Another reason to cook it, is to prevent the possible contamination  of consuming raw ingredients/food.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/381/19119486485_c3d4d6c838_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/505/19113793692_9e29fe943e_z.jpg " /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00GRIR87M&asins=B00GRIR87M&linkId=8eb8f9a3af1abae73692a9c8541de50f&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Zucchini, Tofu, Woodear Mushrooms Salad 西葫芦豆腐黑木耳沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 block organic extra firm tofu, sliced to fine strips<br />2 dried woodear mushrooms, rehydrated in warm water till it expands and softens, then finely sliced to fine strips<br />1 organic zucchini, julienned using julienne peeler<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 2 cloves garlic, finely minced,1 tsp sesame oil,1 tbsp organic flax oil,1/2 tsp sugar,1tsp organic light soy sauce, Pinch of 7-spice <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Lightly saute tofu and mushrooms, zucchini 1-2 minutes. Dish out set aside. There will be a little moisture/liquid from the zucchini when sauteed. Remove the moisture/liquid as much as possible. Drizzle the dressing over the well-mixed ingredients and gently toss them to combine.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/zucchini+salad" rel="tag">zucchini salad</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Zucchini, Tofu, Woodear Mushrooms Salad 西葫芦豆腐黑木耳沙拉

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Mixed Green Salad with Avocado Dressing 鳄梨沙拉酱

Most times I like to keep my homemade <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salad</a> and <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">dressing</a> simple e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/purple-cabbage-orange-walnut-salad.html">Purple Cabbage & Orange Salad</a> and <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">Bean Salad</a>. Besides my favorite basic <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/07/khorasan-wheat-kamut-bean-salad.html">oil-vinegar-garlic dressing</a>, the next go-to is <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">turmeric-based</a>, and then comes this creamy avocado dressing. nailed to perfection when the avocado is over-ripe.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8347/28700884864_22f696c65a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />How it excites me when my favorite organic Earthbound salad greens goes on sale.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8305/28700895434_6f4e8f9300.jpg" /><br />I love using Earthbound organic salad greens because most importantly, they are organic and has been triple-washed. That means, I can use them straight from the box without having to rinse (and dry) the leaves again, saving plenty of time.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/35166974476_9902c3e090.jpg" /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B008H4SLV6&asins=B008H4SLV6&linkId=6O3WRU5LVUMPXTLO&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Creamy Avocado Dressing </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13px;"><b>鳄梨沙拉酱</b></span><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced<br />1 5.3oz organic greek plain yogurt<br />1 glove garlic, minced<br />1 green onion, sliced<br />Salt and black pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Blitz in food processor and add a little water as pulsing goes, to get to the dressing consistency that you prefer, not too thick yet not to watery-thin. YESsss, creamy!<br /><br />Pour creamy dressing over salad to make <b>Baby Spinach and Spring Mix Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing</b><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8507/28700885364_837cb7b266_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Other salads made with Earthbound Salad Greens:<br /><b>Earthbound Kale and Baby Lettuce Mix</b>, hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, organic red kidney beans, with extra-virgin olive oil-apple cider vinegar-anchovy-garlic <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">vinaigrette-based dressing</a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8835/29036284050_f7a68dd46a.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Earthbound Spinach and Baby Lettuce</b>, sardines, nectarines, raspberry, with extra-virgin olive oil-apple cider vinegar-anchovy-garlic <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">vinaigrette-based dressing</a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8216/29324023655_06bf5c992e.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/avocado+dressing" rel="tag">avocado dressing</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Mixed Green Salad with Avocado Dressing 鳄梨沙拉酱

Most times I like to keep my homemade  salad and dressing simple e.g. Purple Cabbage & Orange Salad  and  Bean Salad . Besides my favo...

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