Besan Ki what?? Â The name, yes the name. Â And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try. Â If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →
Shanghai Burgers
Sometimes there just are no words. Like this time. Yum. Aw, I can do better than that. Â Let's try this again... Scrumptiously, delectably, exquisitely, deliciously, lusciously, scandalously, daringly, tantalizingly ...YUM! There, that's better. We all have … Continue reading →
Red Robin Banzai Burger Copycat Recipe
To quote a friend, "Sometimes you just need a great burger." Â I couldn't agree more. … Continue reading →
Ginger Scallion Noodles
Ginger Scallion Noodles. Â Ready in less than 15 minutes + can be made ahead of time + tastes delicious = Yes, please! … Continue reading →
Ultimate Chicken Chow Mein
Good food is therapeutic. Â It adds spice to life, offers comfort for the "blah's", provides warmth on a cold evening, coolth on a hot day...and helps unravel and unfrazzle you after having spent two hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the cursed I-5 headed south of Seattle … Continue reading →
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Two years ago CNN conducted a poll among 35,000 individuals to determine the world's 50 most beloved foods.  The results were unexpected.  Guess what ranked #2?  You got it, Nasi Goreng! Nasi Goreng, the national dish of Indonesia, translates as "fried rice."  A few weeks … Continue reading →
Curried Hash Brown Scramble
I made potato salad this past Saturday to take on a family picnic. Â I ended up boiling more potatoes than I needed, so I put the leftovers in the refrigerator for another use. Â The potatoes ended up coming in handy for a quick meal on a time crunch. I love potatoes. Â Made … Continue reading →
Chicken Teriyaki Noodles
In the mood for Asian? Â Not in the mood to cook, or at least nothing that's going to take more than 15 minutes? Â Well you've come to the right place! Â This meets all your criteria for quick, Asian, and delicious! Remember that luscious Homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe I … Continue reading →
Sichuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles
Here is a dish I threw together a few years ago and it's been a family favorite since. Â It's quick and easy to assemble. Â It's also a perfect dish for using up leftover chicken. Â A delicious blend of Asian flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews makes for a … Continue reading →
Chinese Honey-Glazed Beef and Walnuts
Fengmi Niulijirou Hetaoren. Â Repeat 3 times in a row as fast as you can. Â That's Chinese for "Chinese honey-glazed beef and walnuts." Â Sweet and sticky beef with crunchy glazed walnuts - Â like eating candy. Â SO good. Â This dish comes from the Northern region of China. The … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes
I introduced Panch Phoron in my previous post. Â A delicious five spice Indian seasoning blend, it is delicious in a variety of dishes, including added to curries, rubbed on meats, sprinkled on vegetables before roasting, baked in bread, or used in this dish, Panch Phoron … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
A robust and delicious Indian "five spice" blend, this Panch Phoron recipe is quick and easy to make and is delicious as a rub for meats, added to Indian stews, sprinkled on roasted vegetables and potatoes, and sprinkled on or incorporated into breads before … Continue reading →
East-West Lentil Stew
This was a creation on a whim. I wasn't in the mood to cook (oh yes, this happens even to me) and Todd was coming home in 30 minutes. Â I needed something quick to make. Â I opened my freezer and saw the homemade Mexican chorizo I had made and frozen a few weeks ago. Â I also … Continue reading →
Mango Chutney Chicken
I promised you a follow up recipe using this delicious Indian Mango Chutney. Â I will be posting a curry in the future using this chutney as well. Â But today's dish is succulent Mango Chutney Chicken. My husband and I loved this chicken...what we got to eat of it, that is. Â … Continue reading →
Thai Peanut Tofu or Chicken Noodles
 What do you do when you have a tub of tofu nearing expiration and a stalk of lemongrass screaming to be used? Well, I'll tell you what I did.  I made a super quick, super easy, super tasty lunch - all in 10 minutes.  (Not counting the baking time of the tofu). The … Continue reading →
Japanese Mushroom, Tofu and Vermicelli Soup
Simple and simply wonderful. Â That's the best way to describe this Japanese soup made in just under 10 minutes. Â Shiitake mushrooms, soft tofu, and cellophane noodles (also called Chinese vermicelli) form the bulk of this soup along with green onions and delicate enoki … Continue reading →
Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Porcini
Another Daring Gourmet original, coming up with a name for this was super fun! I finally arrived at something both poetic and whimsical. What do you think? "Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake and Porcini." (Shiitake is pronounced "shi-taw-kee. Porcini is pronounced … Continue reading →
Tom Kha Gai
Tom Kha Gai is a highly popular Thai soup known for its intense and aromatic flavors and its rich and creamy coconut-infused broth. Â Tom Kha Gai translates as "boiled galangal chicken."Â Galangal looks similar to ginger and is related to it, but has a more peppery and … Continue reading →
Tandoori Breaded Fried Mushrooms with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
If you love Indian food you've likely tried Tandoori chicken. The secret to great tandoori lies in the marinade and I cover that in my recipe for tandoori chicken. But this marinade is deliciously versatile and before we get to our mouthwatering Tandoori Breaded Fried … Continue reading →
Yam Tua Poo
"Yam Tua What??!" Hey, I didn't name the dish. But all that matters is that it tastes good. And taste good it does! I had some leftover coconut milk, roasted chili paste, and lime juice that I needed to use, so I decided to make this classic bean dish from Thailand. Yam … Continue reading →