10 Friday Jan 2020
This was a quick-fix if you happened to bring home some char siu pork or (Chinese BBQ pork) from the Asian market. And you really should do that. It’s good stuff and good to have on hand, if for no other reason than to make this wrap. It was deeeeeeeeeeelicious! Continue reading
03 Sunday Feb 2019
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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bean sprouts, bell pepper, cabbage, Carrots, chile-garlic paste, cilantro, Garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, Mushrooms, onion, rice vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Shrimp, snow peas, soy sauce, stock, wonton strips
I was thinking of Chinese food. Truth be told, I’m usually thinking about food, and many times it leans Chinese. I love egg rolls or spring rolls. I was thinking about egg rolls. Dreaming, really. So with the winter chill, I was thinking about tossing together a soup of some sort. And with the Asian New Year around the corner, light bulb moment!!! Why not combine the two? Continue reading
24 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Ground pork, Onions, Sandwiches, Thighs
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bell pepper, Garlic, ginger, Ground pork, hoisin sauce, ketchup, lime juice, red onion, sambal oelek
I hope you are familiar with the Asian chef, Ming Tsai. He did a series on PBS and he had a restaurant in the Boston area, Blue Ginger. Anyway, this is based on a recipe from one of his books. They are so good, sloppy and just plain delicious. I think they’re better the next day. Continue reading
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
