Recipes with vegetable / fruit

Grilled skewered shiitake, bell pepper and tomato

Whole caps of shiitake, chunks of bell pepper and diced tomatoes are tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper (yes, essentially a salad dressing), skewered and grilled over charcoal.

Too plain? The smoky flavor and aroma will surprise you.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Beef brisket BBQ and mashed potato spring rolls

Sweet-salty-tangy beef brisket BBQ and mashed potatoes make a delightful meal. But envelope the two in a crispy wrapper and you triple the delight.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 24 spring rolls

Japanese-style shiitake and green beans stir fry

Sweet, salty and full of umami. It's a side dish for omnivores, a main dish for non-meat eaters and a keto dieter's delight. That's just some of the ways to appreciate this dish.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 1 person

Arugula and mushroom salad

Button mushrooms pan-fried in butter are tossed with arugula (rocket) and nuts, dressed with honey balsamic vinaigrette, and garnished with shaved cheese in this any weather salad.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 1 person

Fisherman’s soup

Inspired by ukha from the 2009 Italian romantic drama “I Am Love” where a young man’s comfort food is his mother’s fish and vegetables soup.

Cook time: 50

Servings: 4 people

Pork larb (laab)

What is this ultra photogenic dish? It is sweet-tangy-salty-spicy ground pork with khao koor (ground toasted sticky rice), basil, mint and chili traditionally served with sticky rice.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Strawberry lemonade

Pureed strawberries, fresh lemon juice, bruised mint leaves for brightness and soda water for a bubbly finish. It’s the perfect summer drink.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 2 glasses

Mango and avocado salsa

Sweet, tangy, spicy and deliciously creamy, I made this salsa on a terribly humid summer day and served it with tortilla chips for a mid-afternoon snack.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 3 cups