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Chinese Smokey Chili Oil by Wil Yeung

Chili Oil. I want to introduce you to my favorite cooking channel. It is by a young talented Canadian based Chinese cook who provides simple delicious fusion vegan dishes from every tradition. My dear friend Gesang...

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Magical Chili

Magical Chili. This is a complex and hearty crock pot chili. It includes various fragrant flavors including cocoa and is a champion in its beefy form. I didn’t have pinto or black beans when I just simmered a pot...

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Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)

Korean Kimchi Pancakes. This is what you can do with kimchi that has become a bit overpowering to use as a regular condiment. Vegetarians be careful of commercial kimchi as most do contain fermented...

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Spring Roll-Vietnamese

Photo from Wikipedia by Phuongnhu. This is an adaption of several recipes for Vietnamese Spring Rolls. This is the “summer roll” version and is best served cold and very fresh with different dipping sauces...

Grilled Slaw With Mint

Grilled Slaw. Cabbage is one of the most useful vegetables. I love it in slaw, in stews, in mashed potatoes, etc., and here we have a recipe that grills it. I think you could serve this hot for the cold days we are now...

Carrot Cake Paleo Waffles

Carrot Cake Paleo Waffles These delicious breakfast (or any time) treats are healthy and nutrient dense. They can be fried as pancakes, if you don’t have a waffle iron and you can make a big batch and freeze them...

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Greek Tzatziki Salad

Greek Tzatziki Salad. This is a very refreshing and filling salad. The cashews give a crunch, but should only be added just before serving. It is great served with spicy chili and garlic toast. The dill from my herb...

Japanese Rice

Japanese Rice. This recipe provides instructions for both cooking in a rice cooker or in an instant pot or pressure cooker. Although I like the fat short-grain rice used in sushi or other Japanese dishes, Jasmine...

Fruit Salad with Coconut and Lime Zest

Fruit Salad with Coconut and Lime Zest or Basil

Fruit Salad with Coconut and Lime Zest. A simple way to make beautiful fruit taste even better. Most fruits can be served together with just a little coconut cream or milk and either chopped basil or lime zest. It is a...

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Japanese Eggplant with Sweet Miso (Nasu Dengaku)

Japanese Eggplant with Sweet Miso (Nasu Dengaku). 8 Baby eggplant (4 inches) Coconut or avocado oil Miso Sauce 8 Tbsp Sweet white miso 3 Tbsp sake or rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp Maple syrup, vegan sugar, or monkfruit...