Tag Archives for sides
‘Cheesy’ Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Bacon Bits
It’s officially 2013! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. We decided to stay at home this NYE and take it easy this year. From what we hear, Chinese New Year is the BIG holiday … Continue reading
Sweet Potato & Apple Home Fries
Even though it is officially October, it sure doesn’t feel like it here! Unfortunately, the weather feels like it always does: wet, humid, and hot. Back home fall was my favorite season. Granted, I never have really experienced a ‘true’ fall … Continue reading
Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple fried rice is a popular dish served not only in Penang, but all over South East Asia. You can find it cooking in people’s homes, on the street at hawker stands, and served at overpriced fancy restaurants. It’s a delicious … Continue reading
‘Cheesy’ Breadsticks
Back in the states, I used to bake all the time. I loved trying new recipes and veganizing old ones. Unfortunately here in Malaysia, I have a love/hate relationship with my little ghetto oven. The heating is all out of whack so I thought purchasing … Continue reading
Butter Bean Aioli & Sweet Basil Pesto
Today’s two recipes are brought to you by my favorite vegan cookbook Veganomicon. If you are looking for a comprensive resource for all recipes vegan, you needn’t look any further. Veganomicon is by far one of the greatest cookbooks out … Continue reading
Spinach & Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes
These look quite fancy, don’t they? Well, these quinoa and spinach stuffed tomatoes are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the stomach. They would pair wonderfully as a side or appetizer to avocado and basil pasta or any other … Continue reading
Savory Broccoli Polenta
Polenta sounds really fancy, doesn’t it? And it’s a very fun word to say! But in all honesty, polenta is just coarsely ground yellow or white cornmeal. It can be served soft and creamy or it can be molded into shapes and … Continue reading
