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
17 Sunday Nov 2019
Posted in Cabbage, Make Ahead, Pumpkin, Salads
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apricot preserves, dried cranberries, dried orange slices, lime juice, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, ramen noodles, rice wine vinegar, savoy cabbage, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable oil
We had a neighborhood pot luck recently to celebrate fall. We were asked to bring either a dessert or a side, with a pumpkin theme. Well, I knew there would be plenty of desserts, so I decided a salad would be the thing. I’ve always loved the ramen noodle salad that has made the rounds over the years. So I decided to roast some pumpkin and add that. Turns out, it was quite delicious. Here we go…. 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
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
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
13 Friday Jul 2018
Posted in Asian, Cabbage, Cashews, Make Ahead, Mango, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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cabbage, Cashews, Garlic, ginger, lime juice, Mango, Scallions, sesame oil, sweet chile sauce, toasted sesame seeds
This is a nice, fruity and lighter version of cole slaw. In summer, I like to add mango, pineapple, peaches, or nectarines to cole slaw. I dress this version with a sweet chile vinaigrette, which compliments the fruit just ever-so nicely. It’s summery. Continue reading
03 Sunday Jun 2018
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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce
Whaaaaat? Clementines, in fried rice? There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine. Orange chicken? Tangerine Beef (or chicken)? So why not fried rice? Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you? 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
10 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Asian, Beef, Broccoli, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Stir-Fry, Tangerine
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arrowroot, beef sirloin, bell peppers, black bean sauce, broccoli florets, brown sugar, cilantro, Garlic, olive oil, Onions, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, soy sauce, star anise, tangerine zest, Thai basil, toasted sesame seeds, Worcestershire sauce
The key to a successful stir-fry, is a hot wok and having your mis en place, in place (pun totally intended!). Have everything sliced and diced before you even put the pan on the stove. Then, turn on the exhaust fan and crank the heat! Continue reading
