Korean Cauliflower

I'm not into fad diets. However, I return to macrobiotics when I feel off-balance, sluggish and in need of a healing food plan. I don't go hungry. I don't live on boring salads. When I'm in my macro-mode, I slurp my immune-boosting 5-minute Miso Mushroom Soup  or my Hearty Miso Soup With Mushrooms & Wild Rice. I make lots of simple vegetable dishes. I walk on the beach with my beagle, even in winter. I love the off-season here in New England. It's so peaceful with the sun low in the sky.

Asian Noodle Soups & Bowls

It's no surprise that I love Asian noodles. I devoted a separate category for them in the Recipe Index. From Korean to Thai, I've explored different cuisines. One thing remains constant, noodles are the star. Click on the links below to view each recipe.

Soba Noodle Soup with Mushrooms & Snow Peas

Spicy Sesame-Broccoli Soba Bowl

Green Curry Rice Noodle Soup 

Thai Pasta Toss with Chili, Lime & Basil

Easy Asian Noodle & Bok Choy Soup 

Easy Sesame Noodles

Double Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup 

Korean Style Soba Noodles

Sesame Asparagus Noodle Bowl

Spicy Eggplant-Basil Noodles

Quick Chicken or Vegetable Pho

Red Curry Noodles With Eggplant & Basil 
Easy Chinese Noodle & Bok Choy Soup 

Bon Appetit!

Korean Style Quinoa Salad

I'm stitching away this rainy day. My next pattern will be a little redwork monogram that I think you'll like. The gray sky made me crave a perky lunch. I was in the mood for something spicy, fresh and filling. I settled on this Korean inspired salad. The flavors of garlic, sesame and scallion work well with quinoa. Chili wakes up the taste buds, without setting them on fire. Bright green broccoli is also plentiful here. Thai basil is more than welcome in this recipe. Some diced chicken or avocado would be great too. It's a light but satisfying meal that'll keep you going for hours. If you're on the fence about quinoa, give this salad a try. I think you'll be happy you did.

Korean Style Soba Noodles

I took a break from working on my next pattern to make this Korean-inspired lunch. Cross stitching and designing can make a girl hungry. Since I stopped working every evening in a psychiatric ER, I've been into mindful eating. Having proper meals is the new goal. Lunch is a must.

I adore Asian noodle bowls, don't you?  Soba noodles are low in fat, high in fiber, amino acids, B vitamins and minerals. They're also delicious! Here, tangles of soba noodles are tossed with a spicy sauce similar to the kind served with bibimbap.  The dish has delicious sesame, spinach and umami flavors. Ginger and diced scallions brighten things up with freshness. Chili and garlic bring in bold flavors.

This recipe is a great base for crispy, pan-fried tofu or thinly sliced chicken. A side of kimchi is also welcome with this meal. The recipe comes together quickly for those (like me) in need of a midday-Korean-noodle-fix.