25 Friday May 2018
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, peanuts, Sauces, Vegetarian
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brown sugar, Garlic, hoisin sauce, lime juice, mayonnaise, peanut butter, sesame oil, toasted peanuts
Have you noticed I’ve been on an aïoli roll recently? Yeah. I love mayonnaise, which is what an aïoli really is. And, I absolutely adore flavored mayonnaise. This particular aïoli is rich, creamy and well-balanced. It’s truly delightful schmeared on Chicken Burgers with Scallions, Ginger and Thai Flavors. Continue reading
05 Monday Mar 2018
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Gai Lan, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, spring onions, vegetable oil
This is a really nice side dish for an Asian-inspired dinner. Well, for any dinner, really. I love spring onions. They are like giant scallions, but more onion-y and maybe a bit sweeter. At any rate, they’re darned delicious. Continue reading
21 Saturday Jan 2017
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pork, Sandwiches
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Asian chili sauce, brown sugar, egg, Garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, lemongrass, onion, panko crumbs, pork cube steaks, potato buns, rice flour, soy sauce, Spices, tomato
Think schnitzel, with Asian flavors. Why not? It’s crispy. It’s complex. It’s delicious. Did I mention that it’s best marinated ahead of time, so there’s minimal last minute prep? Now, I have your attention…. Continue reading
19 Wednesday Oct 2016
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bell peppers, cabbage, Carrots, chow mein noodles, Garlic, ginger, Ground pork, hoisin sauce, Mushrooms, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, snow peas, soy sauce, tortilla strips, water chestnuts
Do you know anyone who doesn’t love egg rolls? If you do, immediately remove those culinary Philistines from your Christmas list. This bowl of goodness may just make a convert out of them. I really think you’re going to love these. Continue reading
24 Sunday Jan 2016
Posted in Asian, Comfort Food, Eggs, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian
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eggs, Garlic, hoisin sauce, onion, ramen, sriracha sauce, vegetables
Ramen noodles are good. I don’t care what anyone says, they are a quick and easy lunch, snack or as here, dinner. The folks over at epicurious.com recently published something on Korean ramen, that messes with the cooking procedure. They could be on to something…. Continue reading
21 Thursday May 2015
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carrot, cucumber, hoisin sauce, lettuce, Mango, radish, rice paper, Salmon, Shrimp
Summer rolls are an absolute favorite of The Goddess and her peeps. They are the perfect summer dinner on a scorching hot day, but really I can eat these any day, any time, any season. The most difficult part is rolling them, and after about 2 or 3, you get the hang of it pretty quickly. They are fast to prepare, can be made ahead, and are delicious. The kind of thing you can whip up (or roll up) after work, in a flash. Continue reading
11 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Fruit, Main Course, Sauces
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This is an excellent combination of flavors, and lovely to behold! Salmon just begs for something fruity…it just does, don’t you think? Continue reading
17 Tuesday Feb 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Asian
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Carrots, ginger, hoisin sauce, lettuce, oyster sauce, pork, soy sauce
San Choy Bow is what we’re really talking about here…Lettuce Wraps with Asian Flavors or the simpler and more to the point, Chinese “Tacos”. These can be prepared quickly, are incredibly delicious with a mix of salty-sweet flavors (they have hoisin sauce in them) and kids love them…at least ours did and do. This is fun food, with the benefit of being delicious. Continue reading
