Dinner 4/30Broccoli, Pineapple, Cashew and Seitan Stir-Fry Jasmine RiceWhat? A stir-fry snuck in? Looks like a couple of grilled ramps in there as well. All right, I’ll let it slide this time…Tags: seitan, pineapple, cashew, broccoli, jasmine rice, r…
Don’t fret people – I have been cooking and eating fantastic vegan food during The Big Move and I promise I have not withered away to nothingness (haha as if!).I am thoroughly enjoying my new kitchen – there is just soooo much room it’s AWESOME!So as y…
My sweet friends Anna and Gareth from Able & Game made this cute little video. Watch it, it’s short and sweet, and then go here to have a look at their range on etsy – they are seriously talented and have the best sense of humor too!Here are some o…
In a continued effort to make healthy meals for the fam, I borrowed The Sneaky Chef and Deceptively Delicious from the library. If you didn’t already know, the ‘trick’ behind these two books is to puree healthy fruits and veggies and add them into regu…
A generous sprinkling of cilantro (or parsley, if you’re out of cilantro like I was) and a squeeze of lime added sparkle, with some cashews on top to add a bit of crunch. Well, I had planned to use cashews, but at the last minute I noticed some fried rice noodles in the cupboard, so I used them instead for a nice change. I thought the dish might need some extra heat, so I brought the Sriracha sauce to the table, but it turned out the red pepper flakes provided just the right amount, more as a background of heat rather than being in the forefront. (of course, if you don’t like heat, you can leave it out or use less.) Start to finish, this easy and versatile dinner was ready in about 15 minutes. Now that’s a quick fix!
Spicy Coconut Noodles
8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cooked rice noodles or linguine
1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Lime wedges, for garnish
Crushed cashews, for garnish

