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Category Archives: Vegetarian

Hot and sour soup

8 cups vegetable broth1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms8 oz bamboo shoots, drained and julienned12 oz firm tofu, drained and sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp ginger, grated1-2 Tbsp chili sauce (sambal oelek, Sriracha, etc.)1/4 cup ordinary soy sauce2 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)1 tsp white pepper 6 Tbsp corn starch1/4 cup water4 eggs, beaten1 Tbsp toasted […]

Stir-fried tomato and eggs

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes5 slices ginger, julienned4 eggs1/2 tsp salt1 Tbsp cornstarch4 Tbsp water 3 Tbsp water1/2 tsp salt2 Tbsp ketchup

Pecan pie

5 Tbsp butter 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 tsp salt 18 oz pecan halves 2 1/2 Tbsp bourbon 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs, beaten Procure one pie crust. Heat oven to 350 F. Place pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flipping the pecans […]

Olive Garden salad

10 oz bag romaine or iceberg lettuce2 Roma tomatoes, cubed1/4 red onion, sliced2 oz can sliced black olives5 pickled pepperoncini pepperscroutonscreamy Italian dressing

Buttermilk waffles

3 large eggs1 3/4 cups (14 fl oz) buttermilk5 Tbsp vegetable oil2 cups self-rising flour1/4 cup superfine sugar1 tsp kosher salt

Fattoush dressing

3 Tbsp olive oil3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses3 tsp sumac1 tsp white vinegar1/2 tsp dried mint1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp black pepper1 clove garlic, grated1 lemon

Florentine cookies

145 grams raw almonds, peeled if possible (= 1 cup if they are whole)3 Tbsp flour3/4 cup granulated sugar2 Tbsp heavy cream2 Tbsp light corn syrup5 Tbsp unsalted butter1/2 tsp vanilla extract8 oz dark or milk chocolate

Italian anise cookies

1 stick unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 eggs1/4 cup milk2 tsp anise extract1/2 tsp vanilla extract3 cups flour, not tightly packed1 Tbsp baking powder 2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 Tbsp milk1/4 tsp anise extractrainbow nonpareils

Ken’s black vinegar noodles

8 oz noodles, prepared and drained very thoroughly3 Tbsp Chinese black vinegar2 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp sesame oilgreen onions, thinly sliced (optional)chili oil (optional)

Tahini yogurt sauce

75 grams plain yogurt (I use whole milk yogurt)50 grams tahini50 grams water20 grams lemon juice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth. Adjust for taste and consistency. Serve on roasted vegetables, baked sweet potato, in sandwiches, etc.