Recipes

It’s unbelievable how much one teaspoon of baking soda can do for our bodies and households! Baking soda is an indispensable item in any low waste arsenal and the ultimate multi-purpose home ingredient. The fine white powder has…
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There's a Russian proverb that goes something like this: "Eat breakfast alone, share lunch with friends and give your dinner to your enemies." Not sure about the dinner part, but sometimes it's nice to treat yo-self before you start your…
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Sometimes, busy days make it so difficult to fit time for a healthy home cooked lunch or dinner. But that doesn’t mean that the challenge is impossible! Even with only half an hour to spare, it is totally doable to whip up a delicious and…
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Let’s face it – most of us have had enough food inspiration on Western-style porridges. As much we all do enjoy a warm bowl of sweet oatmeal topped with fruit and maple syrup, sometimes, we just crave something different but just as…
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Who doesn’t love dumplings? The choices are endless – wontons, mandu, gyozas, momos and clear crystal dumplings – and each can be made in so many different ways, from steamed to boiled and fried. While many of us enjoy dumplings when we…
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While the world is beginning to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, health is still top of mind for many of us. And what better way is there to kickstart your day with a nutritious yet delicious breakfast meal to ensure that you’re…
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed my Muslims all over the world as a month of prayer, self-reflection, fasting and devotion to worship. This year, Ramadan began on April 23 and will last until May 23. For many…
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Green Queen Media has published the world’s first waste-free plant-based meal plan titled The Green Queen Zero Waste Vegan Meal Plan eBook, authored by Green Queen founder and editor-in-chief Sonalie Figuerias and wellness consultant and…
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The world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic and many restaurants in major cities have either shut or are offering limited takeaway services to reduce contact with others to curb the spread of the virus. In Hong Kong, while most…
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re spending it with your loved one or a group of friends (#Galentines, anyone?), it’s the perfect excuse to cook up something romantic to share. Speaking of, nothing blows out the candles like a…
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With Chinese New Year coming up, we’re all getting excited about the delicious food-filled celebrations (and lai see packets!) ahead. While many of the traditional Chinese dishes typically enjoyed during the Spring Festival feature meat…
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Signed up to Veganuary to try eating vegan for 31 days (and hopefully for longer)? A bit confused about how to whip up quick and easy meals on your new diet? Don’t fret, we at Green Queen are here to help with 6 must-haves to stock your…
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Chinese Winter Solstice, or Dongzhi Festival, is an age-old tradition that is celebrated to mark the end of the short days and long nights of the season. It falls during the 11th month according to the lunar calendar, between 21st -…
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There are so many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, whether it is to reduce your carbon footprint, save animals or for your health. But going plant-based doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on a delicious Christmas dinner. Here are…
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Eggs are a key ingredient in many baking recipes, making it a challenge for those following plant-based diet to create their favourite cakes and baked goods. From an environmental standpoint, reducing egg consumption is beneficial for our…
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We're pretty gaga for vegan cheese over at the Green Queen office- there's always some in our fridge and we're always on the looking for new brands to try. Some of us even dabble in making our own. The holy grail of vegan cheese is the…
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Hong Kong summers mean high temps, too much humidity and lots of dehydration (so make sure you are constantly downing water, from your reusable bottle natch). It's also that time of the year when your body naturally veers towards lighter…
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Vegan Mince Pies? Sounds like an oxymoron, right! We thought so too but turns out it's more than possible and even more delicious than the original version. Ally Van de Pol of Dragon Fitness & Coaching, a fitness coach and plant-based…
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We know many of you are looking to go Green Monday more days than one yet many of our readers tell us that they lack time and know-how when it comes to cooking vegan. There are plenty of recipes online but most are not adapted to Hong Kong…
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As convenient as it is to eat out in a city like ours (and boy, do Hong Kongers eat out a lot!), there is something to be said about cooking your own meals from time to time. Sometimes we're just over the foods we have come to know and…
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No one can deny that consuming less meat, especially the intensive farming kind, is a positive habit. If we were to skip eating meat just one day a week, not only is it healthier for you, it'll help out the planet a whole lot. And what…
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