Category Archives: faux ethnic food

Asian Chicken Taco

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Allison Woods

This one falls into the “easy as it gets” category. The chili sauce takes just a few minutes to throw together. Inspired by the Chili Chicken Burritos recipe in “The New Cook,” by Donna Hay. Serves 2 2-4 flour tortillas … Continue reading →

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Vij’s Cumin Basmati Rice

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Allison Woods

This is a staple recipe from my favorite restaurant in the world: Vij’s in Vancouver. You can half the recipe if you wish.   Ingredients 2 c basmati rice 3 c cold water for soaking 1/4 c canola oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Allison Woods

Hummus is a delicious snack that’s easy to make and good for you. Don’t buy the stuff in the deli aisle, throw together your own in 5 minutes. Ingredients: couple cloves of garlic 1 can garbanzo beans, drained  (or soak … Continue reading →

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German Goulash

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Allison Woods

I heavily adapted this recipe from one I found online when faced with the challenge of cooking for a German-themed potluck. olive oil 2 # stew beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, diced 2 large carrots, sliced (peel … Continue reading →

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German-inspired slaw

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Allison Woods

I put this together when my CSA sent me a giant, perfect head of red cabbage, and I had an invite to a German-themed potluck. It is a simple riff, but good enough to write it down. Nothing is set … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Beef

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Allison Woods

Based on Donna Hay’s recipe. 1# beef—what cut you select will determine the cooking time 2 onions 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can tomatoes or equivalent 4 cups or so beef stock bay leaf cinnamon stick couple t coriander oregano, … Continue reading →

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Curried Chicken with Lentils

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Allison Woods

I picked up this recipe at Central Market the other day. They were making it in their little demo kitchen. I was a little nonplussed about the lentils, but curry makes everything taste good. This one-pot dish is insanely delicious … Continue reading →

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Radicchio with Pappardelle

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Allison Woods

This was in Saveur. I’m hoping I’m not violating any copyright laws—I just want to get it archived here in my giant digital recipe box. This is an interesting way to enjoy radicchio, though it’s got that bitterness and boldness … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Coleslaw

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Allison Woods

4 cups finely shredded cabbage 1 small red pepper, cut in thin short strips 2 grated carrots 4 green onions, sliced 1 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Dressing: 3 T rice vinegar 3 T … Continue reading →

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Senegalese soup

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Allison Woods

In the olden days of the Two Bells tavern in Belltown, they had some fantastic soup specials. There was one in particular that I went nuts for—their Senegalese soup, redolent with lush chicken stock and spicy curry. Imagine my surprise … Continue reading →

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