Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Beech Mushrooms and Ginger
Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Beech Mushrooms and Ginger is quick and easy to make and goes well with shrimp, salmon or any other fish. You can substitute shiitake mushrooms if you can't find beech mushrooms.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Scallion Butter
The Japanese Sweet, which may also be referred to as a Japanese yam, an Oriental, Kotobuki, Satsuma Imo, or Satsumaimo, is a variety of potato that is common in Japan and is now grown in the U.S. as well as many other regions of the world. Japanese sweet potatoes have a dark reddish-brown to rose-colored exterior skin with a creamy white to pale yellow inner flesh. They have a slightly nutty flavor, with hints of chestnut and a drier, starchier texture than other sweet potato varieties.
These Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Miso Scallion Butter has a sweet umami taste.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Bacon Wrapped Pickles
I know it sounds crazy, but if you love pickles, you will love these Bacon Wrapped Pickles. They are quick and easy to make and will surprise your guests! You can experiment with different dipping sauces. This one has a spicy ranch sauce, but I think some sort of spicy hot cheese sauce would also be good.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Shrimp Toast
Shrimp toast or prawn toast is a Chinese dim sum dish. It’s simple finger food that makes a great hors d’oeurves for parties.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Japanese Fried Rice
My husband made me this lovely Japanese dinner last night. This Japanese Fried Rice which has tender soft-scrambled eggs and savory fried leftover rice and is the ultimate Japanese comfort food.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes
I was watching the Valerie Bertinelli cooking show and saw her make these Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes and given the fact that I was born in Cleveland Ohio, I thought I better try them. They are really good, but insanely sweet. The photograph doesn't exactly do them justice!
- Prep: 35 mins
- Yields: Makes 32 buckeyes
Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew
I was rummaging through my pantry and realized I have an abundance of lentils. Lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition, very inexpensive and extremely versatile. Everyone should be eating more lentils! This Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew is made in a slow cooker and perfect for the chilly autumn night. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread and a crisp green salad.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce and Noodles
A schnitzel is meat, thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer and coated with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, and then fried. Every country in the world has a version of this dish. This Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce and Noodles is absolutely delicious. I served with Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta. It can't be too lemony for my husband!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Pumpkin French Toast with Whipped Pumpkin Butter
I'm generally not a fan of the pumpkin spice craze, but my friend Jody made this incredible Pumpkin French Toast with Whipped Pumpkin Butter.I am completely hooked. It's pumpkin flavored in a suble way. The pumpkin butter is so light and fluffy. She made it wtih Challah bread, which really is the best bread for French toast. This is a must try for your next breakfast / brunch.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Country-Style Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce in a Slow Cooker
These Country-Style Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce in a Slow Cooker are so tender. Country-style ribs are meatier than other rib cuts and contain no bones.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
