Acar brings crunch, vinegar and a little sweetness to plates that need a sharper edge. In this Malaysian version, cucumber, carrot, cabbage and pineapple sit in a turmeric-tinted pickle with chili, peanuts and sesame. The pineapple is what makes it differ from plain pickled vegetables and gives the bowl a sweeter, juicier bite. I always […]
Japanese onion soup is very mild traditionally – there is no overwhelming onion flavor. Instead everything is well balanced and it’s a light and fragrant soup. You can make an authentic clear Japanese onion soup recipe as it is, or you might prefer to tweak the ingredients a little. Throw in some extra shiitake mushrooms […]
Do you like butternut squash recipes? This vegetable (technically a berry!) is also known as butternut pumpkin or gramma in Australia as well as in New Zealand. This winter squash grows on a vine and has a scrumptious sweet and nutty taste similar to pumpkin. The tan-yellow skin encases orange fleshy pulp with a compartment […]
Hispi cabbage, also known as sweetheart cabbage, sugarloaf cabbage or pointed cabbage, is a trendy vegetable that has recently been making waves in the culinary world. Rather a relative newcomer in the produce section, it has quickly gained popularity among both chefs and home cooks, thanks to its unique flavor profile and texture. But what […]
Saute chicken of the woods in place of poultry or meat, and you can enjoy a vegetarian-friendly dish. Not to be confused with chicken of the sea (tuna!) chicken of the woods is the name given to a type of mushroom. Cooking chicken of the woods is super-simple and they just take a few minutes […]