Vegetables recipes

Extra Crispy Baked French Fries

We experimented with things overdue (but still edible of course) in our pantry when deciding what to give the kids for their afternoon snack. Upon…

Crispy Fried Kangkong

Ampalaya Gisado with Egg (Sauteed Bitter Gourd)

Ampalaya is just so hard to feed to kids. How I do it is I add egg in it to make the bittery taste fade a bit.…

Harusame Salad

Years ago my daughter lived in Hollywood, FL near the beach and we'd go to this Japanese restaurant off of Harrison Street. I can't recall the…

Beer Battered French Fried Onion Rings

When the Vidalia onions come into season, I make a batch or two of this and freeze them for later use. See…

Mushrooms with Butter, Garlic and Croutons

This is a delicious and easy to make mushroom dish. It tastes as good as fancy stuffed mushrooms, but is half…

(Stuffed) Ampalaya con Carne

My version of ampalaya guisado. This recipe will make sour -- easier and more fun for kids to eat.

Onion Bahjis

Who can say no to this delightfully easy and delicious Indian Snack!

Japanese Snack/Dessert: Daigaku Imo/”University Sweet Potatoes”

Daigaku Imo litterally means “University Sweet Potato”! This snack/dessert became popular in the 1910’s in the…

Mexican Street Vendor Grilled Corn

This is sold as a snack in Mexico, but happens to make a great side dish, too.

Georgian Eggplant with Walnut

This is a delicious dish that I had in a Georgian restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was delicious, and this rendition does it supreme…

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Deep-fried Tofu Balls

Meat balls, or any balls for that matter, don’t have to be made with meat, eggs or dairy products to be…

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: New Lotus Roots & Umeboshi

Lotus roots, when new and fresh, should be prized for their great natural taste. They can even be eaten almost…

Spicy Tomato Salad

This is a side dish I make all the time in the summer. It is wonderful as a side dish served with rice. I use serrano peppers they are a little…

Microwave Potato Chips Healthier Than Store Bought

Here is an easy recipe to make healthy snacks for your kids and you!