Ubuntu, Napa, CA
Taking a break from cooking to catch up on restaurant reviews… Ubuntu Chef: Aaron London Cuisine: Vegetarian Neighborhood: Napa downtown Price: $50 with food and wine Attire: Casual Phone: (707)...
View ArticleSteamed Tofu with Enoki Mushrooms
I have seen fresh enoki mushrooms at the store many times, and on an impulse, I decided to buy a package, even though I had no idea what to do with them at first. Called enokitake in Japanese, these...
View ArticleSheba Lounge and Restaurant, CA
Sheba Lounge and Restaurant Chef: Netsanet and Israel Alemayehu Cuisine: Ethiopian Neighborhood: Fillmore Price: all dishes $15 or under Phone: 415-440-7414 Address: 1419 Fillmore Street, San...
View ArticlePortobello Pizza
My friend’s mom (Mama G!) whips up these tasty Portobello Pizzas in just 30 minutes, and they are so simple and flavorful. Plus, the no-carb vegetarian pizza idea is quite ideal for those looking for...
View ArticleGrilled Antipasto Ribbon Salad
When it comes to preparing vegetables to cook, my modius operandi is to toss them with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. I typically will roast them in the oven because it requires the least...
View ArticleSmoked Paprika Aubergine Mint Salad
Here is another delicious salad featuring grilled vegetables to add to the favorites list! This is the first recipe I have tried from Maria Elia’s cookbook The Modern Vegetarian: Food Adventures for...
View ArticleWhole Roasted Artichokes
On one of my trips back to the Bay Area, I was tasked with cooking dinner for my parents and sister. I planned to make a Simple Roast Chicken and was looking for some vegetables to serve as a side...
View ArticleMushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas
I may be a little late to the kale craze, but keep in mind, I have been living in Asia for the last few years! The whole “organic” and “farm-to-table” concept in Asia seemed to only really take off...
View ArticleZucchini Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Continuing from yesterday’s “less carb-y” recipe theme, here is another recently discovered favorite: zucchini noodles! Zucchini noodles can be made a number of ways. In the beginning, I would...
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