The wok is proving to be a handy kitchen tool. I used it to make this quick and easy weeknight vegetarian dinner. This dish can be served on its own, or with rice or wraps. It's satisfying without sitting heavy in the stomach, and it's super easy and quick to make, so it works well… Continue reading Tofu and Bean Sprout Stir Fry
We mostly cook at home, but once in a while we'll go out to eat. Maya Dhaba is an Indian restaurant on our list, located in downtown Suva, Fiji. The space is big; maybe too big. It might serve the business better if they had a more intimate ambience with fewer tables. But when it… Continue reading Restaurant: Maya Dhaba, Suva, Fiji
We received Mary McCartney's cookbook "At My Table" as a gift this past Christmas, and I've been impressed with its contents. The ideas are good, and the recipes are accessible to the amateur chef. Mary McCartney is one of Paul McCartney's daughters, and she's a vegetarian, like her parents. I like to use her cookbook… Continue reading Moussaka
Tostadas are fast becoming one of my favorite dishes. They're full of savory, deep-fried deliciousness. This version is topped with a ground beef and black bean mix. Ingredients: 4 tortillas 1/2 pack ground beef 1 small onion, sliced 1 can black beans, drained soy sauce to taste garlic powder to taste cumin to taste pepper… Continue reading Beef and Bean Tostada
Ever since I got the idea from Jamaican chef Brian Lumley, coconut alfredo has been one of my favorite dishes. This version features spaghetti noodles, but, really, any type of noodle will do. Bacon enhances the flavor, and basil from our garden adds bits of freshness. Ingredients: 1 pack spaghetti 4-5 bacon slices, chopped 1/2… Continue reading Coconut Alfredo with Bacon
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