Tag: Vegetarian

  • Minestrone (Vegetable Soup) for Hubs’ Gout Recovery

    There is nothing nicer at the end of a long day than a bowl of homemade vegetable soup.

    Minestrone (Vegetable Soup) | Justasdelish.com

    Norbert has been ailing by gout attack these past 3 weeks, which has only started to disappear into the 4th week. During his days working at the university bar, he must have over-drank his lifetime quota of beer (one of the causes for developing gout). Gout is a kind of arthritis, with sudden attack of swelling, burning pain of the joint. His affected toe was hot, swollen and so tender that even the weight of the bedsheet is intolerable. Gout occurs when urate crystals (formed by high levels of uric acid in the blood) accumulate in your joint, causing the inflammation and intense pain of a gout attack. (more…)

  • Korean-Style Steamed Eggplants

    A flavorful, creamy and lip-smacking delicious dish from the humble and economical purple eggplants, that kept me going back for more.

    Korean Style Steamed Eggplants | Justasdelish.com

    I have been so busy recently, with testing recipes and teaching cooking classes, that I find myself getting less excited about cooking at home. Where has my kitchen mojo disappeared to? I wondered if this happens to chefs as well.. Hence it has been very often quick and simple recipes for me. And one of my favourite new finds is this Korean Style Steamed Eggplants, a flavorful, creamy tender vegetable dish that makes me go back for more and more. (more…)

  • 2 Weeks Cleanse and Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio

    A warm bowl of comforting slippery garlicky “pasta” without the carbs

    Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio

    I jumped right in when I saw Dr John Cassone organized a 2 Weeks Fruits & Veggie Cleanse on Google+ right after Easter. Since my 7-day Raw Food Detox at Bahay Kalipay Retreat, I had been indulging more than usual over the months, causing me to feel bloated and sometimes sluggish. The 2 Weeks Cleanse / Fast was timely for me to detox and increase my energy. (more…)

  • Korean Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Namul)

    Korean Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Namul) – seasoned with soy and sesame, one of the easy & common Korean side dish.

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  • Korean Lettuce Salad (Sangchu Geotjeori)

    Slightly sweet, salty and vinegary Korean Lettuce Salad that’s served with Korean BBQ or used as filling in wraps, sandwiches or burgers. Even the kids can’t get enough of this salad! 

    Korean Lettuce Salad

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