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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How to Cook with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
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…
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…
Teriyaki Glazed Steak with Fried Rice Waffles
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…
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…
Sesame Ahi Tuna Steaks
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…
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….
Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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…
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Fried Rice
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…
Korean Barbecue Flavor Beef Bowls
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…