Boil a large pot of water for cooking the vegetables and noodles. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil on a sheet pan and place tofu on it, sprinkle with turmeric and 1 tablespoon of tamari and toss to coat. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Spread the…
Divide pizza dough into 2 pieces and roll each as thinly as possible on a lightly floured board. Cook on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat for a minute on each side or until nicely browned. To prepare red pepper and walnut tahini, process all ingredients in a food processor until…
What’s one thing that traditional diets around the world have in common? Beans! At Oldways, when we talk about beans, we’re often talking about the broader category of pulses: a group of foods that includes beans, lentils, chickpeas, and dry peas. From Jollof rice and black-eyed…
We often associate the humble egg with breakfast and brunch, though Mediterranean countries enjoy eggs in various preparations morning, day, and night. Eggs are versatile and quick cooking. Moreover, the protein in eggs (7 grams of protein per egg) is high-quality and low cost. While American eggs…
Just as Christmas is always on December 25, World Pasta Day is always on October 25. It’s a day when all of us at Oldways try to work some pasta onto the menu. This year, since World Pasta Day fell on a Sunday, Dun, Sara, Erika, and Sara T traveled to New York last Monday […]
Peel and slice the potatoes and the onion finely. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the potatoes and the onion over low heat. They should not get colored or hard. Once cooked through and tender, drain over a colander and keep the oil. Beat the eggs with salt, mix carefully with the potatoes.…
We often hear about the importance of hitting our targets for daily fruit and vegetable consumption, but we don’t as often hear about the abundance of options and their ranging health benefits. In her new book titled, 50 Best Plants on the Planet, Cathy Thomas not only highlights the unique…
Want an effective way to change the world for the better Start with what’s on your fork. Especially as food policy measures face political uncertainty, eating plant-focused meals that are produced with care is a tangible way to nudge the food system in a healthier direction. As many chefs…
Earlier this year I had the great pleasure of attending an event at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in Californias Napa Valley. It was the first time Id been to Greystone, and it lived up to all the hype I’d heard over the years. The event was the annual scientific and…
The summer months offer a tantalizing variety of fresh vegetables, picked straight from your garden, or available at local farmers markets and supermarkets. There is no doubt that summer is the ideal time to experiment with new plant-based ingredients and preparations. But it’s easy to…
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté peeled garlic cloves and chopped hot red pepper or pepper flakes. Cook for a couple of minutes until garlic is golden and remove it. Stir in chopped parsley and remove from the heat. Meanwhile, boil pasta in plenty of salted water according to package…
1. Make the Quick-Pickled Cucumbers: In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers with vinegar and salt. Set aside. 2. Make the Seasoned Bean Sprouts and Spinach: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add mung bean sprouts and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from water with slotted spoon, drain, and place in a…
