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. 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One-Pot Noodles with Veggies, Egg & Chicken

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Kabocha Squash Pumpkin Mushroom Rice

With its bright orange flesh, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/10/kabocha-squash-okra-green-beans-stew.html">kabocha squash</a> is an excellent source of beta-carotene that can be converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for healthy white blood cells, good immunity and for vibrant, healthy eyes, skin and hair. To boost fiber content, you can cook them with their edible green skins. I bought a whole <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/12/kabocha-squash-millet-congee.html">kabocha squash</a> (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/11/stir-fry-kabocha-squash.html">Japanese pumpkin</a>) with a plan to cook Pumpkin Rice 南瓜饭.<br /><br />This Pumpkin Rice a pumped-up version of this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/garlic-kabocha-squash-pumpkin-rice.html">Garlic Pumpkin Rice</a> and fits a one-pot one-dish meal perfectly.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14392087416_e8c336f1f6_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>There is more proportion of ingredients (mushrooms, vegetables) used instead of rice. Therefore, the dish was cooked over the stove instead of in the rice cooker, to allow better control of cooking.<br /><br />For more fiber intake, cook the kabocha squash skin-on. This also saves the effort of slicing off the skin which means cutting down prep. time. However, the skin was sliced off in this recipe for the dish's texture to be consistent with the fluffy rice.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14228622110_6cfafbde66_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>Kabocha Squash/Pumpkin Mushroom Rice 日本小南瓜饭</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 shallot, thinly sliced<br />3 cloves garlic, minced<br />1tbsp dried krill/shrimp (omit if vegetarian)<br />4-5 fresh small-medium cap-size shiitake mushrooms<br />1/4 squash, slice to 4 wedges, then diced to cubes, remove skin<br />1/4 wedge of small head cabbage, sliced to bite-size<br />2tsps soy sauce<br />Salt and pepper<br /><br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute the shallots, then add krill or dried shrimps to make it fragrant, followed by garlic. Then add the mushrooms, a little soy sauce and saute till mushrooms are slightly tender. Add the pumpkin, then cabbage, a few tbsp of water to moisten the mixture, cover the pot, and simmer for about 5-8 minutes till flavors are married. Add in rice, give it a good stir, then add water just enough to submerge the entire mixture. Cover the pot, and cook the rice at medium-high heat. When the mixture starts to boil, turn down to low-medium heat and simmer till the rice is cooked. Anytime you find that the water has completely been absorbed by the rice, just sprinkle in some water to keep it moisten and continue to cook the rice. As the vegetables will release moisture in the process, adding too much water will yield over-soggy rice.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14414049404_d0925d6896_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/pumpkin+mushroom+rice" rel="tag">pumpkin mushroom rice</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;"><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Kabocha Squash Pumpkin Mushroom Rice

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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

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Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

Celery for fiber boost, dates for additional potassium (especially after a sweaty workout) and nuts for protein (plus good fats) - this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">Celery, Dates, and Nuts salad</a> turned out a perfect component to a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/08/chickpea-tuna-veggie-quinoa-bowl.html">post-workout lunch</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/07/broccoli-zucchini-cabbage-quinoa-salad.html">salad</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">bowl</a> composed of steamed broccoli and cauliflower, leftover shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, and quinoa.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3741/33293195285_c7b655d95a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />For vegetarians, omit the chicken as the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">celery, dates and nuts component</a> is delightfully tasty to glorify this steamed vegetables and quinoa grain bowl.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />As with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>, I will list the main components of the meal, and not recipe with exact ingredient quantities. This is so that you can customize your meals - substitute the grains, vegetables, and proteins to your personal preferences; and especially for the vegetables - use what is freshest in your kitchen for the day. The vegetables are all totally interchangeable depending on what you have, so feel free to get creative.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/750/33137921182_b5007c350b_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=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Dates Salad </b><b>Quinoa Bowl  </b><br /><i>Ingredients/Components</i>:<br />[<i>Vegetables</i>]: Ginger-garlic steamed broccoli and cauliflower plus a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">side-salad made with celery, dates and nuts</a><br />[<i>Whole grains</i>]: Tricolor quinoa, cooked according to package instructions<br />[<i>Protein</i>]: Shredded chicken plus hard-boiled egg (vegetarian: omit the chicken)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Assemble as shown. Garnish with red onions, and drizzle with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">easy homemade golden dressing</a>.<br /><br /><br />[<i>Meal preparation tips</i>]: Components such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html#more">quinoa</a> has been pre-cooked in a batch (2-3 days' supply), hard-boiled eggs prepared in advanced (5 days' supply) <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=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">chicken are leftovers</a>. Excluding the egg, the quinoa and chicken can be warmed up/re-heated before consumption on the actual day.  The celery salad and dressing can also be made a few hours in advance.<br /><br />Here is one rule I follow strictly when it comes to vegetables especially leafy greens. I NEVER prepare and cook the vegetables days in advance, in order to reap the maximum nutrition out of freshly cooked vegetable. They are usually cooked (leafy greens steamed, denser starchier vegetables roasted) just before the salad bowl is put together. If the vegetables are to be consumed raw like the celery salad, preparing one day ahead is fine.<br /><div><br /></div>That said, it is your grain bowl and you are eating it. Either it is everything made fresh, partial or entirely prepped-ahead, it is what works for you, right?<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/celery+salad" rel="tag">celery salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/grain+bowl" rel="tag">grain 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>

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

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Chickpea-Tuna Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Remember this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/tuna-chickpeas-lettuce-endive-wraps.html">Chickpea-Tuna Lettuce Endive Wrap</a> ? Besides chicken, eggs, vegetarian <i>tempeh</i> and tofu, <b>Chickpea-Tuna Mix</b> has become one of the latest protein add-ons to my salad bowl meals (<i>a.k.</i>a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a>). Certainly, this grain bowl can be made vegetarian by omitting the tuna - simply use chickpeas or other legumes as meatless protein mix-in.<br /><br />This Chickpea-Tuna Mix is quick and easy to make - less than 30 minutes, no stove required; it is also a superb make-ahead dish that you can prepare on Sunday, and good for powering up healthy lunches for the week ahead.<br /><br />To prepare a healthy wholesome grain bowl, always start with a base of colorful vegetables and greens, for example a spring mix of green and red leaf lettuces, radicchio and arugula.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4379/35912388733_1be1282284_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To boost the nutrition and to have a forkful of textures and flavors, add more vegetables and fruits such as cucumbers, tomatoes, red cabbage, steamed asparagus, like this:<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4350/36021886193_b782a51f18_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>On top of the base of salad leafy greens, you can also do avocado, apples, cucumber, red cabbage, chickpea-tuna and cooked quinoa.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4345/35912391533_00c2847272_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=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Chickpea-Tuna Mix</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i><br />1 can 12.5 oz organic chickpeas, lightly rinsed and drained<br />1 can tuna (<a href="https://amzn.to/2AqnNEM">Safe Catch brand</a>, marketed as "<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Lowest Mercury Limit of any Brand</span></i>"). (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: leave out the tuna for vegetarians)<br />1/2 small red onion, finely diced<br />Juice from 1/2 lime or lemon<br />1tsp organic dried oregano<br />Ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Slightly mash up the canned tuna in a bowl, then add all other ingredients and mix it up thoroughly. Serve the chickpea-tuna mash as add-on to salads and store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge (up to 3-5 days for freshness)<br /><br />Look at the different grain or salad bowls that can be created:<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1726/42431345232_96abed103b_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/chickpea+tuna" rel="tag">chickpea tuna</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+grain+bowl" rel="tag">salad grain 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>

Chickpea-Tuna Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Remember this Chickpea-Tuna Lettuce Endive Wrap  ? Besides chicken, eggs, vegetarian  tempeh  and tofu, Chickpea-Tuna Mix has become one of...

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Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage Quinoa Salad

Protein and fiber packed, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/quinoa">quinoa</a> is a super versatile whole grain with endless possibilities -  <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/01/fried-rice-quinoa.html">healthy fried "rice"</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/04/biryani-inspired-spiced-quinoa-pilaf.html">exotic "rice" pilaf</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-wrapped-quinoa-sushi.html">creative sushi</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/01/black-red-cream-quinoa-for-congee.html">comforting porridge/congee</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/02/savory-quinoa-patties-or-cakes.html">savory snack-size patties</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/peas-bell-peppers-zucchini-with-quinoa.html">colorful salads</a>, and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/05/quinoa-pilaf-rice-plate.html">wholesome plate meals</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">bowl</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">meals</a>.<br /><br />With broccoli, zucchini, green beans and red cabbage, you can easily turn this light <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salad</a> to quick supper. Alternatively, if you are making a seafood entree like this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/06/seafood-in-bag-en-papillote.html">Seafood in a Bag</a>, this salad will be your perfect side-accompaniment. <br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34460942822_f713a4120c_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=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 (Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage) & Quinoa Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cups of organic broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, finger-length green beans, and thinly sliced red cabbage<br />2-3 cloves of garlic<br />1 serving of cooked quinoa<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the vegetables with garlic for 5 mins. Toss and mix gently with cooked quinoa. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4193/34581650206_c058a0d3a2_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/quinoa+salad" rel="tag">quinoa salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/quinoa+vegetables+salad" rel="tag">quinoa vegetables salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+grain+bowl" rel="tag">salad grain 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>

Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage Quinoa Salad

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Chicken Broccoli Salad Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato

My new-found favorite store-bought rotisserie chicken is the perfectly plain roasted variety from Whole Foods Market. By perfectly plain roasted, it means chicken, and no other seasonings. However, that does not mean no flavor. The chicken is still naturally flavorful, moist and tender.<br /><br />Besides being wallet-friendly, a pre-cooked whole chicken saves time in the kitchen, so that a salad-bowl meal such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">Broccoli, Cauliflower Chicken Quinoa Bowl</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">Asparagus Cauliflower Chicken Quinoa Bowl</a> or this <b>Vegetables and Rotisserie Chicken Bowl with Corn and Sweet Potato </b>can be ready and steady in no time.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34177776600_bbfa72ca25_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the kind of wholesome, healthy and delicious meal treat that I look forward to, after a good morning workout. Check these <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> (pre- or post-workout) that were prepared with mindful eating and balanced nutrition in mind.<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><b>Vegetables and Rotisserie Chicken Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 drumstick and 1 chicken wing from rotisserie chicken for each bowl (<span style="color: blue;"><b>Tip</b></span>: Save the leftover thigh and breast meat for other dishes)<br />2-3 cups of baby broccoli, prepared to bite-sizes<br />1/3-1/2 sweet corn<br />1-2 cups organic salad greens<br />1/2 sweet potato (mix of purple sweet potato and Japanese yellow-flesh sweet potato; you can use any variety of your choice), roasted at 400F about 40-45mins till cooked (<span style="color: blue;"><b>Cooking/Meal Prep. <span style="color: blue;">Tip</span></b></span>: As part of meal prep., roasting can be done a few hours in advance before the actual meal. I usually roast the sweet potatoes in the morning. then set it aside before I head out. An auto-off oven that does not constantly beep will be perfect unless you are at home to turn off the oven (and stop the beeping)  When home at lunch time, all that is required is steam the veggies, and set up the salad bowl meal. In this way, from the time I am back home at noon, lunch can be ready in less than 15 mins)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the baby broccoli with garlic, and sweet corn for 5 minutes. Layer the salad bowl with steamed veggies, store-bought chicken, roasted sweet potato and serve with salad greens.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/34563509665_d7ba3cd3ed_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/salad+meal" rel="tag">salad meal</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>

Chicken Broccoli Salad Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato

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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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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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Explore Cuisine Organic Bean Pasta

Made with two gluten-free ingredients - organic edamame and organic mung beans, this vegetarian-friendly protein-rich (24g protein per serving size) pasta alternative boasts high nutritional value. <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">Explore Cuisine bean pastas</a>* are all certified gluten-free, vegan and kosher.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4776/39969787424_a949a8903a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />There are some other brands of gluten-free chickpea and lentil pasta in the market that cooks soft and mushy, but this <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">bean pasta from Explore Cuisine</a>* does not.  In fact, within 4-5 minutes, this pasta cooks to <i>al-dente</i> which was what I wanted for my noodle salad. The "beany" taste is also a pleasant surprise - in a beany good way!  If you have tried fresh yuba (tofu skins) before, this bean pasta tastes similar.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4800/40679871351_91e2b2d8bb_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=B004UB9P38&asins=B004UB9P38&linkId=60210e04c50981b1c771be63f0a313fe&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Organic Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 serving size <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine</a>*, cook according to directions<br />1.5 cups of finely shredded green kale and red cabbage<br />1/2 cups of thinly sliced red bell peppers<br />Few thin slices of red radish<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1 clove minced garlic + 1 tsp coconut vinegar +2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil + pinch of ground black pepper + pinch of dried oregano herb<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: When the pasta is slightly cooled, mix all the ingredients and toss well with dressing.<br /><br />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 /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4780/40679872621_2b73e610c5_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/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 />

Explore Cuisine Organic Bean Pasta

Made with two gluten-free ingredients - organic edamame and organic mung beans, this vegetarian-friendly protein-rich (24g protein per servi...

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Braised Quail, Fennel & Tomatoes 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子

I am still into <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/10/shrimps-avocado-radish-mixed-vegetables.html">salad</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">grain bowls</a>; but there is always more reasons to make soup, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/12/chicken-barley-soup-light-stew.html">braise</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/cabbage-mushrooms-tofu-stew.html">stew</a> (<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/cabbage-mushrooms-tofu-stew.html">braise or stew</a> - what's the difference?) in this cold weather. Nothing beats a warm and hearty pot of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">vegetables and beans</a>, worth the effort just so for the extra comfort and satisfaction in the chilly nights.<br /><br />Today, the extra effort goes to this pot of <b>Braised Quail, Beans and Tomatoes</b>. Frankly I was intimidated when I set my eyes on the pack of frozen quail in the store. Would it be too gamey? I have never handled quail in the kitchen. Not that I have not tried game meats such as quail, squab or bison, but I will order them in eateries/restaurants where they have been prepped by professional chefs.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7611/16679644558_3104da11d0_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Think of it as chicken and cook it as chicken. Does that even work? I do not know.<br /><br />Some rules never change in my kitchen, that is to keep the cooking simple; yes, even when it comes to so-called exotic game meats. The first few thoughts that came to mind was making Chinese soup (just because I have tried Cantonese-Style slow-cooked quail soup before), roasting...maybe, or perhaps, braising.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8569/16679861190_67631cb1de_z.jpg" /><br /><br />SO...NOW... the quails were frozen so I threw away the idea of making soup as I am afraid that the gamey taste might be too over-powering for a water-based soup to withstand. Then quail being small and lean, roasting might render the meat too dry, so threw away another option. I am left with braising, which suits me fine.<br /><br />Braised (slow-cooking with a large forgiving window) with aromatics and tomatoes ( I will let the aromatics take care of the "gamey-ness"), this one-pot of slow-cooked goodness should be giving me a delicious quail dish (with tender quail meat, of course). And it did.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7638/16659950287_e1cfdd832f_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>Braised Quail with Fennel, Tomatoes, White Beans 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />4 quail,(thaw before use, also drain away the blood from the thawed quail, pat-dry), marinated with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, turmeric for at least 30 minutes.<br />1 onion, roughly chopped or sliced<br />4-5 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 carrot, chopped to bite-sizes<br />1 fennel, roughly chopped or sliced<br />1 can 14.oz organic tomatoes<br />1-2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped<br />1 can white beans<br />Assorted dried herbs - I have used oregano<br />Salt and black pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>; While waiting for quail to marinate, start cooking the aromatics-base of the braise. In a deep pot, Saute the onions till reduce in volume and slightly soft and translucent. Add carrot and half the fennel, saute. Add half can tomatoes, and half fresh tomatoes, half the garlic, then place the quail on top of mixture, then add remaining fennel, tomatoes (canned, and fresh), garlic. Few pinches of salt and black peppers. Simmer at medium heat for 30minutes or more till all the vegetables has reduced in volume and tomatoes are cooked to liquid. Add the white beans and allow the mixture to simmer for another 15-20 minutes. 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Braised Quail, Fennel & Tomatoes 番茄茴香根炖鹌鹑豆子

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Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chicken Quinoa Bowl 蔬菜烤鸡藜麦主食沙拉

Store-bought or roasted at home; freshly cooked or leftovers; thigh meat, or breast meat. You can work in any meat (or meatless) protein options into this platter or bowl of food which is often gloriously called - salads; or simply a one-dish meal.<br /><br />From start to finish, this delicious and nutritiously balanced meal took only about 30 minutes to complete, with the help of good-quality store-bought rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods Market.<br /><br />Not only it saves time, store-bought rotisserie chicken is also budget-friendly if you regularly prepare meals for a small family of two to four. Typically, a whole roasted chicken can be used in two-three meals for a family of two. The drumsticks and wings consumed on the day itself, and leftover chicken (thigh meat and breast meat) used throughout the week in <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">sandwiches/wraps</a> and in dishes such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">Asparagus, Cauliflower, Chicken Quinoa Bowl</a>, and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">Asparagus, Chicken, Potato Bowl</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2840/32678439444_542ab13f35_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=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00LU2I428&asins=B00LU2I428&linkId=2ec1778b5b91228b7209a908763c6c61&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Steamed Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes with Quinoa and Rotisserie Chicken 蔬菜烤鸡藜麦主食沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />Chicken drumsticks, and thigh (store-bought rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods Market)<br />20 small organic fingerling potatoes, lightly rinsed and patted dry<br />1/2 organic red bell pepper, thinly sliced<br />6 servings of organic broccoli and/or cauliflower florets<br />2 servings of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">cooked quinoa</a><br />4-5 cloves garlic, minced - half for use in potatoes, half for steamed vegetables<br />1 tsp organic dried oregano<br />Salt and ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>:<br />Preheat oven 400F. On a baking tray, season potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic, dried herbs (oregano). Roast potatoes for about 30mins till cooked. With about 10mins remaining in roasting, set up the steamer and steam the vegetables with garlic for 5mins. Serve garlic-steamed vegetables, garlic oregano roasted potatoes with quinoa and rotisserie chicken.<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/rotisserie%20+chicken" rel="tag">rotisserie chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+vegetables" rel="tag">steamed vegetables</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/roasted+potatoes" rel="tag">roasted potatoes</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>

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chicken Quinoa Bowl 蔬菜烤鸡藜麦主食沙拉

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Asparagus & Chicken with Turmeric Dressing 蔬菜鸡胸马铃薯主食沙拉

Just before we jump onto the "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/07/khorasan-wheat-kamut-bean-salad.html">summer-means-salad</a>" bandwagon (yes, I will be sharing more wholesome <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/10/roasted-artichoke-mushrooms-chickpeas.html">salad-as-a-meal</a> in summer, stay tuned!), I thought I should take a step back and do a little introduction on salad dressing. A salad dressing can make or break a salad; and a homemade dressing is definitely way healthier than store-bought.<br /><br />You know what? I used to think that salad dressing is out of my world, something that appears, kinda sophisticated. Well, it is not; especially when I K-I-S and found that Keeping-It-Simple actually works in my favor, and flavor. Something so simple that it does not bog you down when you want to prepare it. Something that will not make you go "<i>nah, so difficult, I don't want to do it anymore</i>".<br /><br />It is definitely easier to form a habit when the task (of making it routine), is undaunted.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5625/29877576110_00c8d818c4_z.jpg" /><br /><br />My go-to is always <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">vinaigrette-based dressing</a>, just because the base elements of extra-virgin olive oil and organic apple cider vinegar are the only ones stocked in my kitchen. Yes, my pantry stocks no other artisan oils and vinegar but it does not feel deprived.<br /><br />It is not difficult to whisk up a salad dressing, at least the dressing that makes it to my salad bowl. It has gotta be quick, so the dressing makes it to my salad bowl. It has gotta be healthy, so the dressing makes it to my salad bowl.<br /><br />Quick and healthy is this <b>"Golden" Dressing</b> that I am going to share with you today. Still, it is a vinaigrette-based dressing that gets it golden hue from ground turmeric, coupled with ground black pepper.<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=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>Poached Chicken, Steamed Vegetables and Potatoes with Turmeric Golden Dressing 蔬菜鸡胸马铃薯主食沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />Organic chicken breast, poached (see <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/poached-chicken.html">Poached Chicken</a>) and sliced (option to use leftover chicken but make sure to re-heat/warm the chicken)<br />Asparagus, organic broccoli, cauliflower steamed for about 5mins, set aside<br />Potatoes and/or sweet potatoes, steamed to cook, then diced to bite-size (option to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/10/hasselback-potato-with-yogurt-pesto.html">roast</a> if you prefer)<br />Cilantro, roughly chopped up<br /><br />[<i>Dressing</i>]:1 clove organic garlic, smashed and minced, 1 tbsp organic cider vinegar, 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, dash of ground turmeric, dash of freshly ground black pepper, squeeze of lemon (option) to zest it up a little<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Make the dressing, set aside. Assemble the vegetables, and potatoes/sweet potatoes in a bowl. Place the chicken on top and drizzle dressing over it. Garnish with cilantro.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8279/30088602081_13ea70c94c_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/turmeric+salad+dressing" rel="tag">turmeric salad dressing</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chicken+potato+salad" rel="tag">chicken potato 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>

Asparagus & Chicken with Turmeric Dressing 蔬菜鸡胸马铃薯主食沙拉

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Roasted Duck Noodles with Romanesco Broccoli

I saw some really beautiful organic romanesco broccoli in Whole Foods Market and got into impulsive mode. Well...impulsive good.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/528/32185091963_25bef2f10c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />It was a Sunday and there was no plan to cook. But with this fresh-looking vegetable, should I? Maybe, a semi-homemade meal will do. A meal that will not take a toll especially on a slow and lazy Sunday. On the way back home, we got hold of a store-bought roasted duck, went home and within 30 minutes, lunch was served.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />The romanesco was given a quick rinse, cut into florets, and then steamed for 6-8 minutes till tender (shorter time, more crunch; your preference on how you like your vegetables).<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2167/32845718112_fb13a2ed8e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />How is this quick Sunday meal?<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/roast+duck+noodles" rel="tag">roast duck noodles</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+romanesco" rel="tag">steamed romanesco</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>

Roasted Duck Noodles with Romanesco Broccoli

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Oven-Style Ratatouille Roast 烤蔬菜杂烩

<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Happy 2017 everyone! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and love here at <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/">my website</a> throughout all these wonderful years. I wish everyone many healthy and happy years ahead.</span><br /><br />Nothing fancy for the first post of 2017, just as my approach to home-cooked meals - simple and fuss-free; "simple" does not mean "done without deliberate thought". On the other hand, you have to put your heart and thoughts into preparing healthy and nutritionally-balanced meals, really.<br /><br />The last time I made this <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/ratatouille-inspired-roasted-vegetables.html">ratatouille-inspired oven-roasted dish</a>, I enjoyed it and wanted to make it again. This time, it is a vegetarian heartier lot with <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pumpkin%2Fsquash">autumn/winter squash</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/roasted-organic-rainbow-carrots.html">heirloom carrots</a>, green and red bell peppers, eggplant and Tokyo <i>Negi </i>(similar to leeks - leeks have flat green tops rather than the tubular tops of <i>Negi</i>). Tokyo <i>Negi </i>may be sharp pungent onion/leek but similar to leek, it mellows down to sweetness when slow-roasted or cooked.<br /><br />Roasting packed the vegetables and squashes with natural sweetness, imparting full-bodied flavors to the entire dish.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15343798691_87b220f6c5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Do not be afraid to load up the oven. It saves energy (your energy + the utilities bill of course!) and is a brilliant way to incorporate a variety of vegetables, a huge batch of vegetables; let alone the roasted vegetables coming together in an awesome medley of flavors, deliciously sweet in a savory way.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/15160418648_b41d02e1d8_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3844/15160404918_ca24fe8347_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=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>Oven-Style Ratatouille Roast 烤蔬菜杂烩</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 globe eggplant<br />1 organic green bell pepper, sliced to bite-size<br />1 organic red bell pepper, sliced to bite-size<br />12-15 bite-size cubes kabocha squash<br />1 organic heirloom carrots, sliced to bite-size<br />1 small-medium Tokyo Negi (or leeks), or 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced<br />Japanese 7-spice powder <br />Salt to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Prepare eggplant tray, bell pepper trays, carrots and squash tray separately. This way, the roasting time is much easier to control. Drizzle each tray of vegetables with organic canola oil and olive oil, season with spice-powder and pinch of salt, and roast about 40mins for eggplant, carrots, squash; and about 20mins for bell peppers.<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/oven-style-Ratatouille" rel="tag">oven-style Ratatouille</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables-roast" rel="tag">vegetables roast</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>

Oven-Style Ratatouille Roast 烤蔬菜杂烩

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One-Pot Tomato Rice 电锅番茄饭

By this time, most of you in the social media food-groups must have come across the Internet one-pot tomato-rice sensation. Beside <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/07/martha-stewart-one-pot-pasta.html">one-pot pasta</a>, this one-pot (or <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/spiced-potato-tomato-rice-indian.html">one-pan</a>) rice is also one-darn-good cooking idea for homecooks like us who need to think of "it's-gotta-be-different, better-be-new and hopefully-interesting" dishes to cook everyday. Truth is, we (rather, I) don't cook different and new dishes everyday.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7767/18358846325_d45fd06a85_z.jpg" /><br /><br />However, once in a while, I do try to inspire myself to cook something different. I was even more inspired to put this tomato-rice as part of my regular cooking ritual/meal plan as it is a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/spiced-potato-tomato-rice-indian.html">one-pot-everything dish</a>. To me, this is similar to cooking <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/11/vegetarian-biryani-with-chayote.html">one-pot biryani rice</a>, just that this tomato-rice does not include the use of Indian-spices and leans towards home-style cooking. I would call it <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/easy-vegetarian-fried-rice.html">healthy "fried" rice</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/546/18172669219_f6e3f33ed8_z.jpg " /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8819/18171094830_7a23e62a31_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=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>One-Pot Tomato Rice 电锅番茄饭</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 glove garlic, minced <br />1 cup basmatic rice<br />1 tomato, score/cut a cross at the underside, and underside-botton face up when placed in rice cooker<br />1/2-1 cup edamame beans<br />1-2tbsp finely diced carrots <br />1-2tbsp fresh shiitake mushrooms, finely diced (I used leftover sauteed mushrooms dices)<br />1/2 cup roasted chickpeas, optional (I used leftovers)<br />2cups of broccoli, partially cooked/steamed, set aside (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: I do not like to include the broccoli while the rice is cooking as the broccoli would be overcooked by then. You can either add the broccoli when the rice is almost done, then allow the hot steam while the rice is cooking to cook the broccoli OR add and mix in steamed broccoli (cooked separately) after the rice is cooked.<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Place all the ingredients (except broccoli) in the pot as shown. Cook the rice as per normal (with the tomato being used, add slightly less water than what you would normally use when cooking plain rice). When rice is cooked, mix in cooked broccoli, then add ground pepper and toasted sesame oil, and fluff the seasonings with the rice. Serve warm<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7759/18171023048_6d6d43a479_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/one-pot-tomato-rice" rel="tag">one-pot tomato rice</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+rice" rel="tag">tomato rice</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>

One-Pot Tomato Rice 电锅番茄饭

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Roasted Artichoke, Mushrooms, Chickpeas Pasta

A simple one-bowl salad of everything, combines two cooking techniques in vegetables preparation -via roasting and steaming. The cauliflower and broccoli could have jolly well been roasted to charred-smoky deliciousness; but personally, I prefer my fresh cruciferous vegetables - steamed e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/steamed-purple-cauliflower.html">Steamed Purple Cauliflower</a>, or stir-fried e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/04/broccoli-stir-fry-brown-beech-mushrooms.html">Stir-Fried Broccoli with Beech Mushrooms</a>. Steaming, in this case, retains maximum nutrients using shorter time (10 mins or less), and lower cooking temperature 100degC steam-temperature.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1577/24627193984_91ed756304_z.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=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;"></iframe><b>Roasted Artichoke, Mushroom, Chickpea Pasta</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 portabello mushrooms, gently wipe/clean the mushroom with a damp kitchen towel<br />1 can artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed, then patted dry<br />1 can organic chickpea, drained and rinsed, then patted dry<br />1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potatoes<br />Handful of cauliflower and broccoli florets, steamed 8 min or less(depending on size of florets), and set aside<br />Cooked pasta<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Place mushrooms, artichoke, chickpea, and sweet potato on separate trays. Season with salt and pepper, then roast in for 20-30minutes, checking halfway after about 12-15minutes (give the tray a good shake for uniform roasting), then finish roasting. Allow the mushrooms to cool a little, then slice them. Add sliced mushrooms, artichokes, chickpea, sweet potato to a bowl and toss thoroughly. Add cooked pasta, and steamed cauliflower, broccoli, then mix well.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1549/25231571076_e8e90f9054_z.jpg" /><br /><br />There you have, everything healthy complete in a bowl - well-balanced and nutritious!<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/mushrooms+chickpea+pasta+salad" rel="tag">mushrooms chickpeas pasta salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+salad" rel="tag">pasta 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>

Roasted Artichoke, Mushrooms, Chickpeas Pasta

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Sardine Ricotta Cheese Spread/ Pâté 沙丁鱼里科塔奶酪酱

When it comes to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/chicken-asparagus-cheese-roll.html">sliced cheese</a>, I usually go for Swiss. How about you? With sliced cheese, the fastest (proper) lunch ever, will be two slices of whole-wheat bread, sandwiching Swiss cheese and organic microgreens.<br /><br />Well. talking about trying something different, I got my hands on a little tub of whole milk ricotta cheese for the first time! From Trader Joes. The ingredient list seems acceptable: whey, acetic acid, salt. Of course, there was something in my mind that I wanted to make.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1668/26081481474_e08f071523.jpg" /><br /><br />Canned <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sardines">sardines</a> was mashed into this creamy ricotta cheese to make a protein-packed spread or pâté. A spreadable paste that can be used as easily as...just like lathering creamy peanut butter on bread/toast and crackers. Now, with this homemade sardine-cheese spread, I can have another super-quick sandwich option besides a basic sliced-cheese sandwich.<br /><a name="more"></a><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1590/26660443786_c91f019cfb_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>Sardine Ricotta Cheese Spread/Pâté 沙丁鱼里科塔奶酪酱</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 cans of sardines (my favorite is <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMscM">Crown Prince Brisling Sardines</a>, sometimes switching between <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMLEH">King Oscar</a> brand, or Wild Planet)<br />4-6 tbsp (or more, if you want more cheese to sardine ratio) ricotta cheese (Trader Joes)<br />6-8 sprigs of cilantro, finely chopped<br />Fresh ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a deep mixing bowl, mash up the sardines (canned tuna also works!), then add ricotta cheese and mix well. When evenly mixed, add the cilantro, mix again, then add freshly ground black pepper. Use as spread or dips. Store remaining in airtight container 3-5 days in the fridge.<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/sardine+ricotta+spread" rel="tag">sardine ricotta spread</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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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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