Cold egg noodles tossed in a creamy Sichuan peanut sauce with sesame oil, chili oil, lime, and dark soy, topped with shredded chicken, green beans, scallions, and cilantro. Served at room temperature.
Pennsylvania Dutch fastnachts (fried doughnuts) made with yeast dough, evaporated milk, nutmeg, and lemon juice, then tossed in cinnamon sugar. A Shrove Tuesday tradition.
Tender marinated beef and crisp asparagus stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans and garlic in a savory cornstarch gravy. A classic Chinese takeout dish made from scratch at home.
Cinnamon bread pudding with raisins and a warm whiskey-yogurt sauce. A lighter take on the Southern classic using skim milk and egg whites without losing any comfort.
One-bowl black bean casserole with cornmeal, sweet corn, tomatoes, and mild green chiles baked until set. Lacto-vegetarian, low-fat, and simple enough for a busy weeknight.
Chinese-style fried fish with whole garlic cloves in a savory black bean and soy sauce. Cornstarch-coated snapper or halibut fillets pan-fried until crispy, then glazed with a bold garlic sauce.
Vegan garbanzo and oat waffles blended from oat flakes, chickpea flour, and water. Egg-free, dairy-free, and ready in 20 minutes with a nutty, crispy texture.
This is a very easy and quick to make Chinesse vegetables recipes, can be used as a side-dish.
Mexican braised lamb shanks with ancho chiles, raisins, and vinegar in rich tomato sauce. Fall-apart tender meat ready in 3 hours for special dinners.
Thai-style chicken braised with lemongrass, chili, and fish sauce until tender, finished with homemade caramel for depth and color.
Hearty pinto bean and ham soup simmered low and slow with a bold herb blend of cumin, oregano, rosemary, and chili powder. A splash of sherry at the end adds warmth and depth. Pure comfort in a bowl.
Don't leave out your crockpot when planning to cook this succulent dish made with raspberry jam which gives it a tangy flavor.
Greek mussel pilaf (pilafi me mythia) cooks short grain rice directly in mussel-and-wine broth. The seafood-stock pilaf of the Aegean coast.
Sweet baby peas and chewy sun-dried tomatoes tossed with spaghetti, fresh basil, and a splash of chicken broth. Light, colorful, and on the table in under an hour.
Microwave spinach lasagna layered with cottage cheese, fresh spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a herb-spiked tomato sauce. Vegetarian lasagna on the table in 70 minutes, no oven required.
Orange apple pancakes start with a quick Bisquick batter brightened with orange zest and cinnamon, then get crowned with warm buttery apple wedges and pecans. An easy, cozy brunch in about half an hour.