sweet pickled carrot and daikon radish

some of my favorite recipes are the ones i gather from the mung farmer i work for.  we nearly always have daikon radish and i have learned to love it raw, in stir-fry and even soup, but i was wondering how she generally uses it.  when i asked my boss, Mai, she told me this super simple recipe that she and her family use for a quick sweet pickle that goes with nearly anything!  just mix equal parts sugar, vinegar and water, pour over thinly sliced... Read More

super simple baby bok choy

greens can be remarkably simple.  sure you can chop them up and throw them in nearly any stir fry or soup, but sometimes just a touch of oil and soy sauce is all you need to bring out the natural goodness of those leafy treats. i have been cooking up these adorable baby bok choys nearly every other day, and it couldn’t be easier.  just a few minutes on the stove in a covered frying pan and you’ve got forkfuls a plenty of soft, melt-in-your-mouth,... Read More

super simple okra and miso marinara over soba noodles

last week at the farmers’ market a customer came up to my stand and told the girl i work for that her recipe for okra was amazing.  obviously i had to get it and see what it was all about. the recipe as she told it was, “half and onion, some okra and some tomato, chop chop chop, fry in some oil, then add oyster sauce.”  sounded easy enough, and while i didn’t feel like enjoying any oyster sauce in the mix, i had red miso... Read More

super simple spicy hummus dressing

i’ve been on quite the salad kick lately.  it’s just so easy to toss together lettuce, tomatoes, maybe some cucumber or green apple, top with pumpkin or sunflower seeds and finish off with a simple homemade dressing. this recipe has been a big favorite of mine lately – it takes on the flavor and creaminess of the hummus, gets a spice kick from my all-time favorite sauce – sriracha – and only has 4 ingredients so it... Read More

vegan thanksgiving: herb mashed potatoes with a super simple gravy

there are lots of ways to make vegan gravy.  some saute mushrooms, garlic or onions to go for a thicker, chunkier consistency.  i prefer a simple smooth gravy, like i had growing up.  this recipe only has 5 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make. and while gravy tastes good on pretty much anything you eat at thanksgiving, i’ve served it here with it’s classic pal, mashed potatoes.  they are made with red skinned potatoes and... Read More

super simple collard greens

dark greens are one of my favorite things to eat, but i don’t quite have the stomach to enjoy them raw.  i like to lightly steam or sauté greens like kale or collard, and man can it be easy and tasty.  this recipe only has four ingredients and can be used for any of your heavy green vegetables. Read More  Read More