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Sichuan Carrot Soup

11 Friday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Spicy Peanut Noodles

17 Friday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Spicy Hunan-Style, Three-Onion-Shrimp with Cashews

22 Wednesday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Harvest Ramen Salad

17 Sunday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Asian-Style Pasta & Meat Sauce

03 Sunday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pasta, Quickies (It's not what you think!)

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bell pepper, cilantro, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Ground beef, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, spaghetti, Spices

Asian-Style Pasta & Meat SauceI 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 →

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Red Cabbage Salad with Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

06 Thursday Jun 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Condiments, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Vegetarian

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Asian chili sauce, mirin, olive oil, red cabbage, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil

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 →

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Shrimp Egg Roll Soup

03 Sunday Feb 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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

Egg Roll SoupI 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 →

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Mango-Cabbage Slaw with Sweet Chile Vinaigrette

13 Friday Jul 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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

Mango-Cabbage Slaw with Sweet Chile VinaigretteThis 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 →

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Bacon-Fried Rice with Clementine Bits

03 Sunday Jun 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Broccoli, Carrots, Clementine, Gluten Free Option, Onions, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Rice, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option

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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

Bacon-Fried Rice with Clementine BitsWhaaaaat?  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 →

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Peanut-Hoisin Aïoli

25 Friday May 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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

Peanut-Hoisin AïoliHave 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 →

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