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Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry with Leeks and Ginger

Tofu with Leeks & Ginger. It was still raining and we are warned to not go on highways if we don’t need to. I need groceries, but I found some aging leeks in the back of the fridge and thought I would make this...

Carrot-Leek Miso Soup

Carrot-Leek Miso Soup. Another winter comfort soup to warm you on a rainy day. This one I started last night in my crock pot anticipating we might not have power and that was the case. We had just started the Mahakaruna...

Eight Treasure (Laba) Congee

We celebrate the year-end retreat around Rohatsu, the Japanese term for the day of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment. In Japan they use the Gregorian Calendar and celebrate the day on the eighth day of December, but we...

Buffalo Yogurt & Treacle

I saw a video last week that reminded me of a dish we were served in Sri Lanka a few years ago that was delicious. The video showed how treacle or coconut syrup is made. We had seen the tappers scurry among the tops of...

Two-Day Slow Cooker Comfort Soup

This morning I felt the flu or at least a good size cold coming on and wondered what I should do. I had picked up plenty of food at the Sanger Walmart yesterday, so the temple was well stocked, but now that I am living...

Vegan Kim Chi

Just finished a half batch of kim chi and enjoyed it even before it had a chance to ferment. Warning—do not fill your jars as it will expand and bubble as it ripens. I recommend finding the Korean chili as it is milder...

Breakfast Egg Soup

This is a very tasty and spicy breakfast soup that we served with buttered toast and sliced tomatoes and/or avocados. I have decided to give options on how to use this and future recipes for Oryoki service for either...

Butternut Squash Congee

Butternut Squash Congee Last Saturday I made this for breakfast and we all loved it. You can start it the night before at around 10:00 or 11:00 and it is ready when we end morning chanting. The cottage cheese was not...

Waldorf Salad with Lettuce Wraps

Waldorf Salad. This version uses either pears or apples, but right now pears are very good, especially with pecans instead of the traditional walnuts. The bitterness of a lettuce wrap complements the salad very nicely...

Savory Lebanese Toast

Savory Lebanese Toast. This is one dish that I have not tried, but it sounded so good that I wanted to share it with those of you who like something different. You will find the vegan or tofu halloumi elsewhere on this...