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How to Cook with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

January 14, 2019 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

How to Cook with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms | WednesdayNightCafe.com

Dried shiitake mushrooms are used in Chinese cooking and other Asian cuisines to add an intense umami flavor and fragrance to soups, stews, stir-fries, braised dishes, and more. The soaking liquid can also be used to add a rich mushroom flavor to soups and sauces. Dried Shiitake Mushrooms in Chinese Cooking Dried shiitake mushrooms, also…

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Chicken Chasseur (Hunter’s Chicken)

September 25, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Two chicken thighs with mushrooms and sauce garnished with parsley.

     Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, is made with chicken and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with white wine, cognac, tomato paste, shallots, garlic, and tarragon. This one-pot classic French dish takes its name from the old days when hunters would return home with game meat and freshly picked mushrooms, which were often prepared in…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken thighs, mushrooms

Braised Beef Brisket

September 11, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Braised Beef Brisket | WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Braised Beef Brisket is slow-cooked with apple cider, maple syrup, molasses, dried mushrooms, caramelized onions, and garlic, giving the brisket flat cut a complex depth of flavor. Prepare this hearty main dish ahead of time for easy entertaining and holiday dinners. I love making braised beef dishes when we have company over. Braised beef…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: apple cider, brisket

Bacon Fried Rice

July 17, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Fried Rice | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Bacon fried rice with eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms. Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This post was originally published on May 23, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on July 17, 2019….

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, eggs, kale, mushrooms, rice

Trout Almondine

May 15, 2019 by Tara Leung 6 Comments

     Trout Almondine is a French dish of lightly pan-fried trout with a sauce made from sliced almonds, butter, lemon juice, and parsley. This fancy dinner is ready in only 25 minutes. Hi friends, If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a photo of trout almondine I shared back in February. My…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: almonds, trout

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

January 16, 2019 by Tara Leung 4 Comments

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is a Chinese egg drop soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and spinach. Ginger, garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms give the broth a rich flavor. What is Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup? Until recently, I was unfamiliar with Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup. Around Christmastime, my family came to visit us, and my…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken breast, corn, egg, soup, spinach

Dinner Party Recipes

November 28, 2018 by Tara Leung 10 Comments

Dinner Party Recipes | WednesdayNightCafe.com

25 Fancy Main Course Dinner Party Recipes from around the web. This collection of dinner party recipes features seafood, poultry, meat, and vegetarian main dishes. Most can be made-ahead, and all are crowd-pleasers. Everyone will want an invitation to your next dinner party! Do you love having guests over for dinner? For me, preparing a…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Recipes, Seafood, Vegetarian

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup

October 24, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup is a healthy and hearty dinner, ready in only 40 minutes. Packaged ramen noodles get an upgrade with pan-seared chicken breast, plenty of vegetables, and a soft-boiled egg. We’re all familiar with packaged ramen noodles, the stereotypical cheap food for broke and/or culinary-challenged young adults. I wouldn’t place…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: baby bok choy, chicken breast, eggs, mushrooms, noodles

Beef Lo Mein

August 22, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Beef Lo Mein | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Enjoy a big bowl of stir-fried noodles with tender steak and lots of vegetables, full of savory umami flavors. This American-Chinese style beef lo mein is ready in 30 minutes. Hey folks, Before we get into today’s recipe, I’ll share some personal news. As regular readers may know, Jonathan and I got married last…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: beef, chinese broccoli, mushrooms, noodles, steak

Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries

June 27, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Sirloin steak strips are paired with sweet cherries and blueberries and served on a bed of salad greens. Pumpkin seeds add crunch, and a tangy honey vinaigrette ties the flavors together in this entrée salad. We are definitely steak fans here. If you haven’t already noticed, check out my recipe for Steak with Homemade…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cherries, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, salad, steak

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  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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