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Here’s an intriguing way to bring a filling vegetable dish to the table. Read more
Here’s an intriguing way to bring a filling vegetable dish to the table. Read more
King oyster mushrooms are the muscular members of the fungi family, with thick stalks and compact caps. Locally grown versions are available in many supermarkets. Read more
Here’s a refreshing Hong Kong-style dessert that’s served like a soup, made with chewy tapioca pearls and loaded with fresh fruit. Read more
A great finger-food option for a New Year’s party would be these cute “pearls” covered in sticky rice. Read more
This basic vegetarian stir-fry can be made with any combination of vegetables; this mix is especially festive with its mix of colors. Read more
Maifun is a thin rice noodle that is the ideal contrast to chunks of taro in this classic Taiwanese soup. Read more
This bright and refreshing salad is a good alternative to the indulgent, calorie-rich foods of the season. Read more
Think of these as a Chinese version of a burrito. The recipe makes use of bean curd skins as a wrapper around an intriguing filling of vegetables, including baby corn and chayote squash. Read more
If you order this dish in a traditional Chinese restaurant, it’s likely to come with dried shrimp and possibly ground pork. Read more
Here’s a cute way to serve up dessert in individual portions. Each cup holds a single lychee suspended in gelatin. Read more
Traditional pesto is made with lots of oil (fattening), pine nuts and Parmesan cheese (fattening and expensive). No wonder it tastes so good. Read more
For a burger experience without the beef, fry up a patty made with tofu and a mix of vegetables. Read more
A mix of black beans, veggies and mango is scooped into tortilla chip cups for a tasty dish easily served and eaten. Read more
Applesauce and flax seed make a little magic in this apple cake, used to replace eggs and oil. The result is a vegan dessert that's moist and flavorful. Applesauce is a classic replacement for fat in baked goods. Read more
These little nuggets could pass for dim sum, but they're actually little veggie balls held together with potato starch. Read more
Eggplant can have many personalities, taking on hot and spicy or mild and cheesy flavors — or anything in between. Read more
A rice salad makes a refreshing main dish with enough oomph to satisfy even big eaters. Read more
Lotus roots are among those naturally photogenic ingredients — snow white and lacy when cut crosswise into slices. Find them in most Asian grocery stores. Read more
Natto isn't for everyone — the fermented soy beans are a bit on the slimy side. But for those who appreciate the distinctive flavor, natto is a good source of protein and probiotics. Read more
Veteran vegetarian home cooks tend to be devotees of dried beans. Read more
Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, croquettes are a satisfying and filling centerpiece for a meal. Read more
