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Tag Archives: Asian
Bánh mì salad
Vietnamese-inspired dish a perfect way to enjoy leftover ham! I think I might be onto a flexible, delicious idea for a recipe series…imagine bread salad reimagined for different cuisines and flavour profiles! Let’s get the party started with this Vietnamese-inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Asian, Vietnamese
Tagged Asian, baguette, bahn mi, bread, bread salad, Easter, ham salad, Paula Roy, salad, Vietnamese, what to make with leftover ham, what to with leftover baguette
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Vietnamese -inspired pasta and vegetable salad
A flavourful vegan dish that’s also great with fish, chicken or beef! I love pasta salad, though definitely NOT with creamy dressings – I’m a vinaigrette girl all the way (unless, of course, I’m using pesto thinned with the hot … Continue reading
Better Than Takeout Sweet & Sour Shrimp
When I was a kid, as soon as saw the words ‘sweet and sour’ on any Chinese restaurant takeout menu, I simply had to have it. I didn’t care if there was a cup of icky red food colouring in … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, fish, Meat, poultry, fish, Uncategorized
Tagged Asian, brown rice, carrots, cashews, Chinese, gluten-free, make-ahead, peppers, pineapple, shrimp, sweet and sour, vegan, vegetarian, zucchini
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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo)
For winter warming, there’s not much that beats a hot bowl of soup. In my neighbourhood, there are several great spots to enjoy pho, the Vietnamese soup that has entrenched itself as a worldwide favourite. I feel inclined to add … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Beef, Entertaining, gluten-free, Lactose-Free, Soups and stews
Tagged Asian, bean sprouts, beef, beef broth, beef soup, hoisin, lime, make at home, Pho, Pho Bo, rice noodles, soup, sriracha, steak, Vietnamese Soup
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Sautéed Mixed Greens
I have always been a huge fan of greens. As a kid, one of my favourite jobs in our family’s large vegetable garden was thinning the beets because I knew it meant later that day I’d get to enjoy a … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, gluten-free, healthy, local, Ottawa Farmers' Market, vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
Tagged Asian, basil, beet greens, chili paste, Collard, fish sauce, garlic, gluten-free, healthy, lime, sauteed, sesame oil, summer, tamari, turnip greens, vegan, vegetarian
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Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad
I love crunchy salads that are packed with flavour and colour so this one is a real winner for me. I find the hot-salty-sour-bitter-sweet flavours of Vietnamese food absolutely irresistable and appreciate that Vietnamese food is also considered to be … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Salads, Vegetables
Tagged Asian, cabbage, carrot, chicken, chile paste, cilantro, cucumber, dinner, fish sauce, fresh, healthy, lime, lunch, mint, red onion, red pepper, salad, sesame oil, shrimp, Vietnamese
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