When we were younger my mother was a very good cook. She was ‘self taught’ and read a lot of magazines about food. In the 70’s grocery stores in rural Pennsylvania didn’t have big ethnic sections, you had soy sauce and not a whole lot more. Today there is so much more to choose from. Well, I’ve remade this childhood favorite with a few added ingredients. Continue reading
What’s for dinner tonight? On today’s menu is an Asian-styled pulled pork…seasoned with ginger and garlic then braised for a few hours in a savory hoisin-soy sauce broth…tender, pull-apart, delicious…served over rice with a side salad and you’ve got a tasty meal… Continue reading
These Apricot Ginger Carrots are the perfect side dish for any meal…glazed in a tangy sauce with just a hint of a crunch… Continue reading
Wow was this a great salad! I love Brussels sprouts and they are just about ready for harvest. My Hubby won’t pick them till after the first frost… It makes them a little sweeter. In any case, I can still buy them even if home grown is better. Continue reading
Today I am sharing a tasty chicken thigh dish with the flavors of Thai! Turmeric, chives, basil, ginger and soy sauce with honey added for sweetness and caramelization…another winner to add to the endless Chicken Repertoire!
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Sometimes you just need to pull together something real quick…there’s probably nothing as quick as a stir fry. Use whatever vegetables you find in your fridge and simply season the chicken before tossing in the stir fry. It’s another tasty and healthy addition to the menu. I served this stir fry with a Five-Spice Rice (recipe also below) Enjoy! Continue reading
