Corn and bean salad
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, sweet, hot and herb-y, this corn and bean salad (it has avocado, pineapple and chili too!) has it …
Side Dishes
Pan-grilled eggplant with sweet chili sauce
A whole eggplant is sliced, tossed with oil and grilled in a non-stick pan. When the eggplant slices are partially cooked, …
Grilled skewered shiitake and bell peppers
Whole caps of shiitake, chunks of bell pepper and diced tomatoes are tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper (yes, …
Cabbage, carrot and pineapple coleslaw
Coleslaw, a salad made with shredded raw cabbage, originated from Europe. The traditional dressing is vinaigrette. Hard to …
Cajun dirty rice
The "dirty" look comes from a combination of sausage fat, Cajun seasoning and chopped chicken livers. But unsanitary, Cajun …
Lychee and mango salad
Some people adore salads; I don’t. Most salad lovers worship raw greens; I don’t. Well, generally. There are a few …
Garlic and herb toast
How do you make plain buttered toast more exciting? Adding grated garlic, salt and pepper does the trick well but adding …
Mashed potato pancakes
Creamy and soft inside, lightly crisp outside and brimming with herb-y goodness, these mashed potato pancakes make a lovely …
Agedashi tofu
Age means deep fried and dashi, of course, is the stock made from bonito flakes and kelp. Hence, agedashi tofu. For me, it’s …
Arugula and alfalfa sprouts salad
Herb croutons, bacon and honey-mustard-ginger dressing are tossed with arugula, lettuce and alfalfa sprouts to make a …
Fettuccine aglio e olio with sun-dried tomatoes
Pasta agio e olio is good but sun-dried tomatoes add another dimension of flavor that makes it even better. The bright red …
Mango and tomato salad
A light and refreshing summery mix of fresh mangoes, tomatoes and cucumber, this mango and tomato salad is a fast and easy …