amy chaplin

celebrating the art of eating well

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Warm citrus barley drink with turmeric (and book launch invite!)

POSTED ON October 15, 2014

Posted in drinks

Warm citrus barley drink with turmeric (and book launch invite!)

While we were speaking recently, my mother shared a recipe for a drink she’s been making back in Australia —warm barley water with ginger, turmeric and citrus.  Based on the barley water she made in a Chinese clay pot when we were kids, It sounded immediately appealing and perfect for my on again, off [...] continue reading ->

Virtually instant miso soup

POSTED ON February 1, 2014

Posted in cleanse, Soup

Virtually instant miso soup

These last two months can be counted among the busiest periods in my life to date.  With final rounds of book edits, family visits, new clients, continuous cooking classes and non-stop private cooking, it’s been a hectic and exciting time.

My daily routine is starting to feel a bit more like normal and I’m glad [...] continue reading ->

Kichadi

POSTED ON March 22, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Mains

Kichadi

Kichadi is a simple stew made of rice and mung beans and reminds me of a thicker Indian version of Chinese congee: nourishing, comforting and deeply healing. To make kitchadi you simmer a combination of basmati rice, mung beans and spices for hours with about two or three times the amount of water that you [...] continue reading ->

Summer whole wheat udon noodle salad with tempeh

POSTED ON August 30, 2009

Posted in Salads

Summer whole wheat udon noodle salad with tempeh

This noodle salad has lovely golden triangles of tempeh, which means I get to give you a recipe for the quick and easy way I cook tempeh at home. Prepared like this I use it in nori rolls and tempeh burgers or to eat with a bowl of grain. I don’t usually add mirin but [...] continue reading ->

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