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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Trout Almondine
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…
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
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…
Dinner Party Recipes
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…
Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup
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…
Beef Lo Mein
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…
Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries
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…
Bacon Mushroom Kale Fried Rice
Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms complete this quick dish, which is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. When I shared my recipe for Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice, I talked about how much we love rice….
Steak Stroganoff
Egg noodles with a sour cream and mushroom sauce get topped with seared steak in this classic Russian dish that has become a global comfort food. Hi friends, Today’s recipe has two of our favorite foods, steak and mushrooms. Beef stroganoff is traditionally made with sautéed cubes of beef mixed in the sauce. For…
Bacon Chicken Marsala
This single-skillet chicken and mushroom dish is packed with flavor from sweet marsala wine, smoky bacon, and mascarpone cheese. Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the romance of the holiday or think it’s over-commercialized and silly, I hope you’re having a great day. My Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes…