Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

If there is any fancy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pumpkin%2Fsquash">pumpkin squash</a> to try this pumpkin season, let it be the <i>Delicata</i>. It is also a budget-friendly produce item to add to your autumn/fall grocery list.<br /><br />Thinned-skin, <i>Delicata</i> Squash is also much easier to handle and slice, and cooks relatively quickly (compared to the other bigger thicker-skin pumpkins), in about 20 minutes roasting time.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/37649669152_f23b77d254_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Yellow and Purple Cauliflower, Cooked Beets, Roasted Squash, Shredded Chicken</span></i><br /><br />During autumn/fall season, this pumpkin squash has become the fiber-boosting, nutrient-dense "carb" in place of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">sweet potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">corn on the cob</a> in these healthy and nutritious salad <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4464/37584072251_92d7127467.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><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><i>Delicata </i>Squash Salad Bowls</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 <i>Delicata</i> squash, sliced 3/4 -inch thick<br />About 3 servings of mixed vegetables of your choice e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, snow or snap peas, beets<br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>:<br />Preheat oven to 400F. Toss squash slices with olive oil, dried oregano, salt and ground black pepper. Arrange on baking sheet and roast about 25mins until fork tender. Halfway roasting the squash, start steaming the vegetables - steam with garlic for about 5mins. Layer the base of the salad bowls with colorful steamed vegetables and topped with roasted pumpkin squash.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4508/37914442831_c13d93feda_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Mutli-Colored Cauliflower, Snap Peas and Zucchini with Roasted Squash (Vegetarian) </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i>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/delicata+squash" rel="tag">delicata squash</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>

Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

If there is any fancy pumpkin squash to try this pumpkin season, let it be the Delicata . It is also a budget-friendly produce item to add ...

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Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

Beans on beans, pulses or more pulses. What do you say? Plant-protein power! Made from organic edamame and mung bean, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine's gluten-free fettuccine</a>* carries the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">leftover bean "sauce"</a> very well and makes a nice warm veggie pasta lunch on a cool breezy day. Alternatively, make a quick <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">chickpea salad</a>, toss it with pasta and save this pasta salad or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a> for the hot summer days.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4790/40006342474_9f3dd6fc69_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">bean fettuccine</a>* on its own tastes very flavorful, warm or at room temperature (cooked and allowed to cool a few minutes). Personally, I enjoy the natural bean flavor of this pasta as it shines through without any sauce, just like this <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 name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4788/40006342354_22cf365549.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">*The pasta samples received were complimentary from Explore Cuisine, and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Other recipes made with Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta:<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 /><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 />

Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

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Vegetarian Prosperity Salad 素鱼生

<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Happy Lunar New Year of the Dog!</span><br /><br />Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, and here's wishing everyone Good Heath and Happiness.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4618/40258146642_8396626a36_z.jpg" /><br /><br />We start the year strong and healthy with this Prosperity Salad which has been adapted and modified to suit our family preferences. Raw fish (生鱼 <i>Sheng Yu )</i> - which is why Prosperity Salad is also known as <i>Yu Sheng</i> in Mandarin. Fish 鱼 and abundance 余 also both sound alike in Mandarin, thus the tradition of having <i>Yu Sheng</i> is often interpreted as abundance, good fortune and prosperity in the new year.<br /><br />First and foremost, one of the most symbolic ingredient - raw fish  has been omitted from the salad as we do not consume raw fish at home. That said, it also means this salad is vegetarian.<br /><br />No fish, but the colors galore and vegetables aplenty in this salad marks abundance in the best way (examples of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/01/lunar-new-year-vegetarian-stir-fry.html">ingredients and its symbolism</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/01/lunar-new-year-vegetarian-stir-fry.html">here</a>).  Besides, with or without fish, it is the same act of using chopsticks to toss and lift the salad up high that symbolizes the shoring in of better luck and lifting of our high spirits and vigor in the new year. In other words, the higher you toss, the better luck you have.<br /><br />In this salad adaption, I have also brought in long strands of noodles (means long-life noodles) which symbolizes longevity and good health.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4708/26430891358_36855ff185_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=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>Lunar Chinese New Year Vegetarian Prosperity Salad 素鱼生</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />Thinly sliced/julienned kale, red and green cabbage, red beets, colored bell peppers, cucumber (totals to 4-5 servings of vegetables equivalent)<br />1 serving of cooked long-strand noodles<br />1 small orange, sliced to orange segments<br />[<i><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Golden garlic dressing</a></i>]: 1 clove organic garlic, smashed and minced, 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar,/coconut vinegar, 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, dash of ground turmeric, dash of freshly ground black pepper, the juice of orange squeezed from same orange<br />1-2 green onions, finely sliced<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Arrange the vegetables and noodles nicely on a round plate. Gather everyone around the table. Start saying out loud the auspicious words, and phrases while sprinkling the green onions over the salad, then pouring the golden dressing over the salad.<br /><br />Typically, each ingredient symbolizes something good (examples of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/01/lunar-new-year-vegetarian-stir-fry.html">ingredients and its symbolism</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/01/lunar-new-year-vegetarian-stir-fry.html">here</a>) and ties in to auspiciousness (e.g. green onions means wishing for lots of  cash or "greenbacks"  in our case because this salad was prepared and enjoyed in the USA; golden garlic dressing where the color of gold means fortune, and the Chinese word for garlic 蒜 sound like 算 , meaning lots of money to count but a better representation in my opinion, is to be able to count our blessings and be grateful.<br /><br />Once dressing is poured over, everyone uses their chopsticks and start tossing the salad up high. It can be messy, but that is the spirit of Chinese New Year. When tossing, say as many Chinese auspicious words and phrases out loud - being strong and healthy, excellent school results, good luck, smooth-sailing career, career promotion etc.<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/chinese+new+year+salad" rel="tag">chinese new year 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"></p><p><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 />

Vegetarian Prosperity Salad 素鱼生

Happy Lunar New Year of the Dog! Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, and here's wishing everyone Good Heath and Happiness...

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Baby Kale Soy-Bean Soup 羽衣甘蓝黄豆汤

<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/soybeans-ikan-bilis-stock-broth.html">Soy-bean broth or stock</a> is quite versatile and I absolutely enjoy it as a light-tasting broth for green vegetables e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html">Chinese Broccoli Soup</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8182/7989537227_b86b8fb7c7_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />For this soup (adapted from <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html">Chinese Broccoli Soup</a>), some carrots were boiled in the broth till cooked, then <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/01/baby-kale-with-garlic-and-shallots.html">baby kale</a> and some leftover <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/02/kale-tofu-stir-fry.html">pan-fried tofu</a> were added.<br /><img height="300" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7989543886_8b31c914d5.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/01/baby-kale-with-garlic-and-shallots.html">Baby kale</a> is supposed to be milder-tasting and less bitter compared to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/02/kale-tofu-stir-fry.html">kale</a>. To be used in this soup, I added the baby kale only after the heat from the pot was turned off; then add the baby kale, cover the pot and allow the remaining heat to cook the baby kale.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/7989543134_30e93a862f_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=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><b>Baby Kale Soy-Bean Soup </b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial";"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><b>羽衣甘蓝黄豆汤</b></span></span><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: Organic baby kale, thinly sliced carrots, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/soybeans-ikan-bilis-stock-broth.html">soy-bean stock</a> (for vegetarian, omit the dried anchovies), pan-fried tofu, salt and ground white pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Reheat/boil the stock (add a little water to make up the volume if necessary; however do not add too much to dilute the taste of the stock) with some carrots. When boiling, turn down the heat. Add kale, cover the pan and allow steam and heat to cook the kale. Salt and ground white pepper to taste. Top with pan-fried tofu for added proteins (optional).<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://zestysouthindiankitchen.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/kale+soup" rel="tag">kale soup</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tofu+soup" rel="tag">tofu soup</a>,<a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/soybean+soup" rel="tag">soybean 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><div align="center"> <a href="http://usrg.com" target="_blank" title="View Teczcape's Recipes on usrg.com"> <img alt="Teczcape's Recipes, Reviews, Photos on United States Restaurant Guide" src="https://www.usrg.com/badge/usrg_badge_150x150.png"></a> </div>

Baby Kale Soy-Bean Soup 羽衣甘蓝黄豆汤

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Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale Pasta

<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Fried Eggs</a> 番茄炒蛋 may sound ordinary but this simple classic Chinese home-style dish is nutritious and delicious. Very often, tomato fried eggs is prepared as a side-dish typically paired with steamed rice or rice congee/porridge.<br /><br />How about turning them into a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/one-dish">one-dish</a> pasta meal today, with additional <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/01/baby-kale-with-garlic-and-shallots.html">sauteed garlic kale</a> and sweet peppers.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/15074150325_5a0bc1d383_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Homey delicious, and homey good.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15026950106_132a2f7acf_z.jpg" /><br /><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=B004RIY4J4&asins=B004RIY4J4&linkId=WUDYLKJBCLFHHICM&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale, Sweet Peppers Pasta </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 organic tomato<br />1 organic egg lightly whisked<br />1 green onion, separate white and green parts, both finely diced<br />2-3 cups of finely sliced/chopped kale<br />4-5 sweet pepper, thinly sliced<br />1 clove garlic<br />Pasta, boiled/cooked, set aside<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a pot, fry the white parts of onions in 1tsp of cooking oil, then add tomato and fry till juices are released. Slowly add in egg and allow it to "curdle" like a soft scrambled egg (refer to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Fried Eggs</a> <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">recipe</a>). When done, dish out and set aside. Add another 1tsp cooking oil, fry the garlic, then add the kale and sweet pepper and saute till cooked. Add in cooked pasta, mix well. Add in tomato fried eggs, mix well.<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+fried+eggs" rel="tag">tomato fried eggs</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+eggs+kale+pasta" rel="tag">tomato egg kale pasta</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>

Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale Pasta

Tomato Fried Eggs 番茄炒蛋 may sound ordinary but this simple classic Chinese home-style dish is nutritious and delicious. Very often, tomato f...

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Kale Tofu Stir-Fry 甘蓝菜炒豆腐

Soft? Medium-firm? Firm? Extra-firm <a href="http://www.teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/eggs%20and%20tofu">tofu</a>? Which is your favorite?<br /><br />I usually get the firm or extra-firm organic (non-GMO) <a href="http://www.teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/korean-spicy-cold-chilled-tofu.html">tofu</a> in order to get more bang for the buck. Firm or extra-firm tofu contains more proteins, more calcium and less water. You do not want to pay the extra cents for water in tofu, unless you want to achieve silky velvet texture in a dish such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/10/nagaimo-mountain-yam-tofu-soup.html">Nagaimo (Mountain Yam) Tofu Soup</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/05/savory-tofu-pudding-seaweed-steamed.html">Savory Tofu Pudding</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/savory-soy-milk-steamed-tofu.html">Soy-Milk Steamed Tofu</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/15271518722_b67d386fb9_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Firm or extra-firm tofu is also better for pan-frying and roasting, as pan-frying/roasting imparts some smoky toasty flavors to the tofu e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/04/soy-sauce-roasted-baked-tofu.html">Baked Tofu</a>. Pan-fried or roasted tofu is then such a good combination in any vegetable stir-fry.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/15271906055_513750b1c5_z.jpg" /><br /><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=B00006JSUC&asins=B00006JSUC&linkId=C2DGD32MWYV6ZCDG&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Kale Tofu Stir-Fry 甘蓝菜炒豆腐</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3 cloves garlic,minced<br />7 oz extra firm tofu, pan-fried/roasted<br />1 fresh chili/thai chili<br />2-3 cups of chopped kale<br />1tsp soy sauce<br />Salt and ground white pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Heat 1 tsp cooking oil in pan, saute garlic, and chili. Add kale and saute till kale wilts down to tenderness, cover pan in the process to allow steam to cook the kale. Add in pan-fried/roasted tofu, breaking them up to rough small pieces in the pan, add 1 tsp of soy sauce, then mix tofu well with the kale. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/15085160569_62cc2a035b_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/kale+tofu+stir+fry" rel="tag">kale tofu stir-fry</a> </span><br /><script src="http://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>

Kale Tofu Stir-Fry 甘蓝菜炒豆腐

Soft? Medium-firm? Firm? Extra-firm tofu ? Which is your favorite? I usually get the firm or extra-firm organic (non-GMO) tofu in order to ...

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White Wine Mussels with Kale and Pasta

<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>Seen it once, passed on it. Seen it again, in the bag.<br /><br />Well, I do have qualms about frozen shellfish products. Personally, I like my <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/pasta-with-steamed-clams-vongole-aglio.html">shellfish</a> such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/07/steamed-clams-capellini-with-arugula.html">clams</a> or mussels - fresh. Bought when fresh, then cooked and consumed fresh. <br /><br />Still I gave in, as this Trader Joes product at $3.99 came as value to me, and the ingredients are reasonably decent. Most importantly, a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/sausage-peas-fried-rice.html">frozen product</a> like this keeps well for "emergency" home-cooking.<br /><br />Let's say I am in a rush to have even 30 minutes in the kitchen. Then a 15-minute dish like this might do the trick.<br /><br />Fresh clams or mussels cooks fast, you may say, you do not even need 15 minutes. But again, how can fresh clams or mussels be available if you do not even step out of the house to buy some? With fresh shellfish especially, you already need to be planning ahead. Plan to cook them....and cook them on the same day! So if you do not plan ahead, this frozen mussel item is the next best alternative.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/728/20421065313_26de6c0f81_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Instead of enjoying it as an appetizer, I find that this works well with pasta as a meal which is even better for me. If I have no time to cook, how can I even think of preparing an appetizer. A one-dish meal is more appropriate.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/21042126465_e008d548b6_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=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>Pasta and Kale with White Wine </b><b>Mussels</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cloves garlic<br />3-4 small or medium organic tomatoes<br />Organic kale<br />Cooked pasta<br />1 package Trader Joes Mussels in White Wine Sauce, prepare accordingly to package instructions <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil pasta, set aside. Cook some vegetables (saute garlic, tomatoes, till tomatoes cooked down and saute some kale into it). Toss in pasta with vegetables and when mussels are ready, serve with pasta (Note: I have shucked the mussels after they were cooked and toss the mussel meat with the pasta and vegetables so it is easier to enjoy as a one-dish).<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/white+wine+mussels" rel="tag">white wine mussels</a></span><br /><script src="http://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>

White Wine Mussels with Kale and Pasta

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Kale, Heirloom Tomato Pesto-Sauce Pizza 羽衣甘蓝蕃茄青酱比萨饼

Now I can have this <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pizza">pizza</a> every time when <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/no-cook-tomato-sauce.html">heirloom tomatoes</a> are in summer peak, also assuming there is <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/container-gardening-herbs-chili.html">fresh basil in the garden</a> every summer to make <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/basil-walnut-pesto.html">pesto</a>.<br /><br />There seems quite some conditions to satisfy so until then, why not enjoy the moment right here, right now?<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/15001820272_0af947dd0a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Trader Joes <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/09/pesto-pita-bites.html">Pita Bread</a> (also used in these <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/09/pesto-pita-bites.html">Pesto Pita Bites</a>) is perfect for this pizza. This pita bread is thin yet not as thin as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/10/maitake-mushroom-flatbread-pizza.html">lavash bread</a> that typically turn out too crispy and not able to hold too many pizza toppings. <br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/14815493689_f384d93106_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=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=5NT35KF2GSUQ52TY&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"><br></iframe>The same pita bread is thick yet not as thick as a deep-dish pizza crust that to me, often has too much crust to toppings ratio.<br /><br /><b>Kale and </b><b><b>Heirloom Tomato Pesto-Sauce</b> Pizza</b><br />Spread about 1-2 tsp of <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/basil-walnut-pesto.html">homemade pesto</a> around the pita bread. Layer the sliced heirloom tomatoes, top with thinly sliced blanched kale (making sure excess moisture from blanched kale is removed by squeezing the kale dry), shaved cheese, and basil ribbons atop the tomatoes across the pita bread.<br /><br />Preheat oven 400. Bake about 10-12minutes till cheese melts (for softer crust) or about 15 minutes for crispy crust.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14815494569_a1e46b8c1c_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Other Pizza recipes:<br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/09/pesto-pita-bites.html">Pesto Pita Bites</a><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/04/artichoke-broccoli-cheese-pizza-abc.html">Artichoke, Broccoli, Cheese Pizza</a><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/11/tomatoes-zucchini-cheese-arugula-pizza.html">Arugula, Tomato, Zucchini Pizza</a><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/10/maitake-mushroom-flatbread-pizza.html">Maitake Mushroom Flatbread Pizza</a><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/07/artichoke-lavash-flatbread-pizza.html">Artichoke and Pea Flatbread Pizza </a><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/06/lavash-bread-pizza.html">Lavash Bread Pizza </a><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/14815672617_4c2810256d_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+kale+pizza" rel="tag">tomato kale pizza</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pesto+pizza" rel="tag">pesto pizza</a> </span><br /><script src="http://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>

Kale, Heirloom Tomato Pesto-Sauce Pizza 羽衣甘蓝蕃茄青酱比萨饼

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