Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

Creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff

This creamy and savoury mushroom stroganoff sauce is made in a large skillet or wok. For a fresh taste, I like to whip up my own cashew cream on the side. Cashew cream is fast and simple to make. All that you need are raw cashews, water and a small blender or Nutribullet and in […]

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Curries and Dal, Main Dishes, Noodle dishes, Soups, Tofu

Green Thai curry bowls

Coconut milk, made from white coconut flesh and water, is a staple of Thai cuisine. But are coconuts good for you? If you look at the research, coconuts and their products tend to swing between the “good food” and “bad food” camps. However, one common thread that stands out is that coconuts and coconut-based products, […]

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Condiments and Sides, Uncategorized

Green Thai Curry Paste

This green Thai curry paste is made with fresh chilies, herbs and roots. Traditionally, a dozen or more green chili peppers, along with other raw ingredients, are hand pounded with a mortar and pestle until a paste is formed. The green peppers, usually regular chili or bird’s eye Thai chili or a mix of both, […]

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Appetizers, Condiments and Sides

Miso-glazed aubergine made easy

If you like roasted aubergine, you’ll love this! Nasu Dengaku is a Japanese miso-glazed aubergine (eggplant) grilled over a flame. The glaze is traditionally made with miso paste, sake, mirin, oil and sugar. Because I don’t regularly cook with rice wine or other exotic teriyaki condiments, I changed some of the ingredients in the traditional […]

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Beverages

Turmeric, ginger, lemon and honey for sore throat

I’m at home nursing a viral infection. My symptoms are discomfort due to swollen glands, a sore throat, dry cough and fatigue, lots of fatigue. My priority is to take it easy and rest. I also want to reduce symptoms through natural remedies instead of synthetic drugs. If things get worse, I will seek medical […]

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