Quinoa Flat Bread (Gluten Free)
I came across this recipe on Pinterest a week or so ago and thought one of my gluten-free friends would like it. I didn’t actually intend to make it myself but she happened to come over later that week so we tried it out. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. We didn’t follow … Read more
Freezer bento fillers
The last three months have been full of making lunches. I’ve had to up my game as the kiddo probably wouldn’t appreciate eating the previous night’s dinner for lunch every day. Or meal salads every day… I have a tiny freezer but I’ve been keeping as many bento fillers in there as possible. Because there are … Read more
Rice Cooker Love
As you can imagine, now that I’m working on a rice cooker cookbook, I have been making a lot of food in the rice cooker. I love how easy it is. With summer in full force, I don’t seem to have the usual cooking energy and five minutes of active prep works for me. I’ve … Read more
Baked Sea Bream
I don’t cook fish often. Not because I dislike it but because when we were young my sister and I refused to eat fish (aside from freshly caught rainbow trout) so it is not part of my food past. Since coming to Japan I have started cooking fish but usually in Japanese food. I probably … Read more
Sprout Love
Has anyone else never really checked out the sprout section of the Japanese supermarket? I’ve passed by and noticed the variety but didn’t actually take a look. I think I accidentally bought mustard sprouts (I hate mustardy things) a while back and was too scarred to go back. I had a craving for a tuna … Read more
Coconut Chicken Strips and Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Cups
This is the best picture I could manage the night I made these. The chicken strips reflect way too much light. I guess I should have been patient enough to brown them under the broiler. After the success of the tofu version of these I made, I couldn’t wait long enough. I came accross both … Read more
Coconut Tofu Fries
I saw a great looking coconut chicken with chili dipping sauce recipe on Budget Bytes and I knew I had to make them. I will make the chicken version in the future but I played around with tofu first. I had some coconut milk powder leftover from a curry a while ago and decided to … Read more
Baked shiitake, my new love
I baked veggies the other day and the shiitake mushrooms I threw in were a bit of an afterthought. A wonderful afterthought. I am in love. If you are wondering, those are purple sweet potatoes. All I did was chop the veggies, toss them in some salad oil (I would have used olive oil if I … Read more
Sausage and Cabbage Rice Cooker Lentils
seI’ve got another rice cooker lentil recipe for you. My last recipes, Thymely Rice Cooker Lentils and Spicy Rice Cooker Lentils, have become quite popular and I think more needs to follow. The instructions are very complex so follow them carefully. Sausage and Cabbage Rice Cooker Lentils 2/3 cup brown lentils 1 chicken bullion cube 1 cup purple … Read more
Meatball udon
I wasn’t sure what to make for dinner last night. The only thing I knew is that I wanted something leafy in it. I decided on meatball and veggie udon soup. It really hit the spot. I made the meatballs quickly but forgot the miso. I love putting miso in meatballs that go in soup … Read more
