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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

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

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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Filed Under: Asian, How-To, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: mushrooms

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

Teriyaki Glazed Steak with Fried Rice Waffles

September 26, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Teriyaki Glazed Steak with Fried Rice Waffles | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Pan-seared steak topped with a sweet maple teriyaki glaze served alongside crunchy fried rice waffles. Hi guys, We’re back from the honeymoon, and I’m eagerly working on new recipes. I’m very excited to share this steak with a maple teriyaki glaze and fried rice waffles today. On our trip, we went to Calgary and…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: maple, rice, steak

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

Sesame Ahi Tuna Steaks

July 11, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Sesame Ahi Tuna Steaks| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Sesame seeds make a perfect crust for tender ahi tuna steaks. Sear just long enough to get a nice crust on the fish. Serve with baby bok choy, rice, and dipping sauce to complete this sushi-inspired meal. As I mentioned in my last post, I can never say no to a good steak. And…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: baby bok choy, fish, rice, sesame seeds, tuna

Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

March 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Kung Pao Chicken| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This authentic Kung Pao Chicken recipe, from a Chinese cooking school, can be made fiery with chilies or mild without them. This healthy flavorful dinner from China’s Szechuan province is easy to cook at home. Hi friends, If you’re in the Northeast, I hope you’re safe and warm and with power and all dug…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken breast, peanuts, peppers

Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice

January 17, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Smoked salmon and asparagus add a fancy touch to fried rice in this 20 minute meal. We eat a lot of rice in our house, thanks to Jonathan. When we first moved in together, his parents bought us a rice cooker and a big bag of rice. Prior to that, when I’d cook for…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: asparagus, bacon, eggs, rice, smoked salmon

Korean Barbecue Flavor Beef Bowls

January 3, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Korean Barbecue Flavor Beef Bowls | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Sweet and smoky Korean barbecue marinated steak, steamed vegetables, and rice make a quick, easy, healthy meal. Happy New Year! So, I do try to come up with a list of goals for the year in January, but I don’t call them New Year’s Resolutions. These goals are not related to weight loss or…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: baby bok choy, beef, broccoli, rice, steak

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About Wednesday Night Cafe

  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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