11 Friday Sep 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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broth, Carrots, Celery, cilantro, Garlic, ginger, honey, onion, peanut butter, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce
This is so simple. And delicious. It makes a lovely first course or an evening meal with some Spicy Peanut Noodles, Creamy Peanut Rice Noodles or some Cuban Ham Dip. It’s light, tasty and goes together quickly. It’s a perfect summer, mid-week meal. Continue reading
17 Friday Jul 2020
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pasta, Vegetarian Option
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chili-garlic paste, Chinese noodles, cucumber, fresh herbs, Garlic, ginger, honey, peanut butter, peanuts, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, sweet soy sauce
Spicy Peanut Noodles are great for summer, though the ingredients transcend seasons. They can be a side dish or the main course, depending on what you add. These are so much more than just noodles and I always serve them when we celebrate the Asian New Year. Continue reading
13 Saturday Jun 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Leftovers, Sandwiches, Tortilla, Vegetables, Wrap
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avocado, Carrots, cilantro, cucumber, daikon radish, flour tortillas, hot peppers, salsa cremosa, sriracha sauce, Vietnamese-Flavored Meatloaf
So we had Vietnamese-Flavored Meatloaf on Friday, and it’s hot today, so perfect day to satisfy my Banh Mi craving. But, I decided to lighten it up a bit and make a wrap, instead of a sandwich…and I didn’t have the bread, but I did have flour tortillas. Continue reading
12 Friday Jun 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Ground pork, Herbs, Make Ahead, Sandwiches
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baking soda, brown sugar, dry potato flakes, egg, fish sauce, fresh ginger, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground pork, lemongrass, milk, Scallions, Shallots, Spices
I’ve had Banh Mi on my mind recently. At this point, venturing out for a Banh Mi, is foolishly indulgent, no matter how good it is. And these are good! Solution? Make some for the The Latin Lover and me. To that end, a meatloaf seemed like the place to start. This is that meatloaf. Continue reading
27 Wednesday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, rice noodles, Salads, Scallions, Vegetarian
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carrot, cilantro, cucumber, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Garlic, honey sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce
These peanut noodles are creamy and thick and just plain good. This is one of those recipes that is pretty flexible, depending on your taste…so adjust away! Continue reading
08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs
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apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, cornstarch, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, lemongrass, olive oil, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is an excellent Instant-Pot recipe. Brown it and cook it all in the same pot. To quote Ina Garten, “How easy is that?” And, it’s just so damn delicious, too! Continue reading
22 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in Asian, Cashews, Garlic, Gluten Free, Hot Chiles, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Scallions, Shallots, Shrimp, Stir-Fry
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brown sugar, Cashews, cornstach, Garlic, ginger root, Onions, oyster sauce, peanut oil, Scallions, sesame oil, Shallots, Shaoxing wine, Shrimp, soy sauce, wine vinegar
I love spicy. I love The Spicy Honey, too…but that’s different. I love sweet and sour. I love shrimp. I love cashews. Okay, you get it…I really love this flavor combination, and I think you might, too. And it’s just in time for the Asian New Year…January 25th, this year…the year of the Rat! Continue reading
03 Sunday Nov 2019
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bell pepper, cilantro, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Ground beef, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, spaghetti, Spices
I was reading The Wok of Life blog yesterday. Those gals (I think they’re women) have some unbelievable taste buds. They made this, but of course, The Goddess changed a few things around. Okay, she changed a lot. Either way, you’re gonna’ love this. Continue reading
19 Saturday Oct 2019
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Pork, Sauces
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apple juice concentrate, Cornmeal, cornstarch, honey, ketchup, panko crumbs, pork cutlet, rice flour, Scallions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce
Tonkatsu, simply put, is the Japanese version of chicken-fried pork cutlets. Usually the breaded pork is deep-fried, but we’re going to shallow fry the cutlets and serve them with homemade “Bulldog” sauce…yum! Continue reading
06 Thursday Jun 2019
Posted in Asian, Condiments, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Vegetarian
The Eldest Progeny made this for dinner. He uses it as both a salad and a condiment. It’s really simplicity itself, as most wonderful things tend to be. Continue reading
