My Recipes
Greek Lentil Soutzoukakia
Greek vegan 'little sausages' of blended brown lentils, oats, carrot, and cumin, fried and then simmered in a spiced red-wine tomato sauce.
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Oat Milk Green Curry with Chickpeas & Vegetables
Lighter dairy-free Thai green curry using oat milk and peanut butter. Aromatic curry leaves add depth to chickpeas, mushrooms, and vegetables.
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Anasazi Beans
Slow-cooked Anasazi beans with red onion and a creamy texture, perfect as a side dish or protein-rich main. No soaking required, with an Instant Pot option.
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Sourdough Rye Bread
A naturally leavened rye loaf with deep, malty flavor from molasses and optional caraway — bake it as a boule, bâtard, or in a loaf tin.
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Kung Pao Cabbage with Tofu
Charred green cabbage and baked tofu in a punchy Sichuan-style sauce, finished with roasted cashews and cilantro — a quick vegetarian stir-fry in 30 minutes.
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Black Pepper Tofu
Seared extra-firm tofu and bell peppers tossed in a freshly toasted black peppercorn sauce with garlic, ginger, and plant-based oyster sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.
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Red Lentil Burger Patties
Spiced red lentil patties blended with carrot, onion, and cilantro, pan-fried crisp and served on toasted buns with a za'atar-tahini sauce, microgreens, and pickles.
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew
A one-pot vegan stew of chickpeas, sweet potato, and collard greens simmered in San Marzano tomatoes with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, sweetened with raisins and brightened with parsley.
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Black Lentil Soup
A hearty, deeply spiced black lentil soup with leek, potato, and carrot. Partially blended for a creamy yet chunky texture.
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Crispy Pan-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic and Ginger
Cornstarch-coated eggplant pan-fried until golden and a little charred, then tossed in a quick sesame, garlic, and ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Crispy Peasant Crust (Bauernkruste)
A rustic German peasant loaf with a dark, crisp crust and soft crumb. Made with a blend of wheat and rye flours, baked in a covered pot from a cold oven start.
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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant — Vegetarian (鱼香茄子)
A vegetarian adaptation of the Sichuan classic. Blistered eggplant and finely diced mushrooms in a spicy, tangy, sweet doubanjiang sauce.
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Indian Curried Green Lentils Dal
A simple, spiced green lentil dal with cumin, garam masala, and fresh chilli. Flavourful, nutritious, and ideal for batch cooking.
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Brotgewürz (Bread Spice)
The classic German four-seed spice blend that gives rye breads and hearty rolls their distinctive savory depth — better made fresh than bought pre-mixed.
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Peanut Butter Udon Noodles
Chewy udon noodles tossed in a punchy peanut-chili sauce with garlic, sesame, and soy — finished with crushed toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.
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Gochujang Pasta with Kimchi & Mushrooms
Korean-Italian fusion pasta with spicy gochujang, funky kimchi, and mushrooms. Creamy, umami-rich sauce with sesame oil instead of butter.
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Korean Doenjang Jjigae with White Beans
Hearty Korean fermented soybean paste stew with white kidney beans, mushrooms, and vegetables. Deeply savory, warming, and umami-rich.
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Sichuan Mapo Lentils
Vegan take on classic mapo tofu using green lentils with doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili oil. Intensely numbing and spicy.