Stir-fried Farro with Veggies

This recipe was inspired by the Pollan family’s Farro Fried Rice, found in their book Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family.

Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Sides, VegetarianStaci JanikFebruary 23, 2023chile, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, broccoli, farro, gochujangComment

Kimchi and Scallion Pancakes

It is entirely possible to make a complete meal out of just fritters but I suggest serving these as an appetizer or a crispy side to a healthy salad like this one.

Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Sides, VegetarianStaci JanikJanuary 15, 2023chile, scallions, kimchi, pancake, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, flour, cornstarch, eggComment

Cucumber and Sesame Salad with Tofu and Blanched Spinach

Quick, easy, and flavorful, this salad is a super healthy way for us to ease in the new year and embrace our clean eating goals.

Dinner, Lunch, Quick, Salad, Sides, Spring, VegetarianStaci JanikJanuary 15, 2023chile, tofu, cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions, soy sauce, mirin, agave nectar, spinachComment

Thai Som Tum Noodles with Grilled Tofu

I gravitate to beef and chicken because even though tofu is a great meat substitute, it has always been a little tricky for both Lee and me to make.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Summer, VegetarianStaci JanikSeptember 2, 2021basil, mint, peanuts, limes, brown-rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas, grilled tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar, kale, mirinComment

Chicken Katsu Ramen

Searching around the web, I found that Pork katsuretsu or cutlet) was invented in Japan in 1899 at a Tokyo restaurant called Rengatei.

Dinner, Meat, Bowl, NoodlesStaci JanikMarch 29, 2021cilantro, onion, garlic, pork, miso, ramen, japanese, noodles, bacon, seaweed, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, ramen noodles, cornComment

Singapore Noodles

One of (not so many) restaurants we’ve found to be consistently good here serves Singapore Noodles and it's a consistent take-out favorite in our household.

Miso Pork Ramen

This ramen is almost (but not quite) on the same level as some of my favorites like Ippudo in New York and Ginza Izakaya in Atlanta.