Appetizers
Zucchini Hummus
Even though I’m not a raw foodist, and have no plans of becoming one in the immediate future, I love looking through raw cookbooks. ...
Drinks
Peach Ginger Smoothie
Coffee or peach ginger smoothie? I’m very lucky that I don’t get major withdrawals when I stop coffee and caffeine cold turkey. I always...
Recipes
Mexican Green Cilantro Rice
Fluffy green-tinted rice cooked in a jalapeno and cilantro-based broth? Count me in. I found the inspiration for this one in Lourdes Castro’s book,...
Detox
Ginger Carrot Soup
This is probably the recipe that eased me into liking carrots. Actually, scratch that. This recipe is what eased me into liking carrot roots...
Ice Cream Recipes
Peach Melba Parfait
So I’m not entirely sure that this peach melba parfait can be considered an authentic Australian recipe. After all, it was created by a...
Dessert
Lemon-Vanilla Yogurt Cake with Almonds and Strawberries
I’ll admit that I had my doubts about this recipe. I wasn’t sure how a cake mostly comprised of yogurt and eggs, with almost...
Soups
Oi Naengguk – Chilled Cucumber Soup
I have a friend whose mother makes the most amazing pickled vegetables. Seriously, if you put them next to a tray of peanut butter...
Drinks
Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
So it might be a stretch to call this matcha green tea latte a Korean beverage but several Korean cookbooks for Western audiences included...
Salad
Avocado Salad with Spicy Groundnut (Peanut ) Dressing
Honestly, this recipe came in the nick of time, just as I was beginning to question both my cooking and baking skills as well...
Dessert
Coconut Agar-Agar Jellies
Now I’ve made (and eaten) a lot of Asian-style jelly desserts in my day. However, I think I have to declare these Burmese Kyauk...