Recipezaar: Cuisine,Asian recipes

Fattouch Dressing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:44 -0500

Dressing for a traditional fattouch salad. -- posted by bigmona

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:27:21 -0500

This is a classic dish, with wonderful flavor. If you don't have the whole spices, you can easily substitute ground/dried - 1 Tbsp whole = 1 tsp ground/dried. Lovely served over rice (we always use basmati) and served with flat bread. I like to measure everything and cut up the chicken before I get started. Even better - it's a 1 pot meal! For step by step instructions with pictures, see: http://whatsinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/chicken-tikka-masala.html -- posted by lildebbie77

Thai Butternut Squash and Corn Bisque

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:54 -0500

Ready to shake up the Thanksgiving standards? This is a great way to do it: posted in Barbara Fisher's blog, Tigers and Strawberries (http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/). The flavors of this soup are amazingit is somewhere between the tangy-spicy herbal flavor of Tom Kha Gai and the best butternut squash or sweet potato soup you have ever had with a little Thai curry mixed in for fun. It is spicy, sweet, tangy and rich all at the same time without being heavy or overly filling. And it's vegan. How can it be velvety smooth without much in the way of rich coconut milk and absolutely no cream? It was the addition of the potato that does it. This is a trick she learned when she was cooking for vegan clients as a personal chef. A good creamy boiling potato like a Red Bliss or Yukon Gold will thicken soups and make them velvety smooth if they are pureed, all without adding fat or any dairy products at all. -- posted by East Wind Goddess

Edamame Mushroom Soup

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:33 -0500

This is an adaption of a brand-new recipe that is on the stove now! I can't wait to have it for lunch, but will have to find some self-control and stop sipping at it first! The original, from this week's Taste section, calls for 1 cup of shrooms, which is not nearly enough for a shroom lover! Maybe just one more "tast". -- posted by Chef #1424799

Sticky Chicken

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:10:55 -0500

From the latest edition of Recipe+ magazine, sound easy and delicious. Have not included marinating time but at least 30 minutes is recommended. They used chicken wings and drumsticks but other cuts could be used but times may vary. -- posted by I'mPat

Lentil Curry

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:16 -0500

A quick and easy vegetarian curry - from LCBO -- posted by Deantini

Onion Salad - Indian Inspired

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:17:24 -0500

This salad is a wonderful side for curries or as a regular side dish -- posted by Deantini

Thai Chicken Sausage Rolls With Dipping Sauce

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:22:47 -0500

From the latest edition of Recipes+. For the dipping sauce you get 3/4 cup (assuming you would make this while the rolls are cooking so timing is included there). Our sheets of puff pastry measure 22cm to 23cm square. -- posted by I'mPat

Eggplant Curry "no-Fry" Sri Lankan Style Using Coconut

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:26:07 -0500

Another recipe courtesy of the great Madhur Jaffrey. I'm often looking for new eggplant dishes, and can't believe I haven't tried this particular recipe until today, it's really very easy. From what I've read, traditionally in this dish the eggplant would be fried - in this version it is broiled which obviously cuts down on the calories quite substantially. I also used light coconut milk. I only had one eggplant on hand today and it turned out great, a nice side-dish or main for 2. I can imagine that by using two regular eggplants you would be able to serve at least 3, if not 4, as a main. Next time you run across good looking eggplants in the store, pick a few out and give this a try! (One last note, apparently the original version of this normally calls for 2 tsp of cayenne...wow, that would be hot. 1/2 tsp, as called for here, was just about right for us, but of course, season away as you like!). -- posted by magpie diner

Just Right Spinach & Chickpea Curry (Vegan) - Chole Palak

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:58:39 -0500

I called this just right because it was just the right recipe for the amount of time I wanted to spend on cooking it, and it has just the right amount of ingredients, mainly pantry staples so I wasn't scrounging around for substitutes. I found this on www.manjulaskitchen.com ... she has some fabulous recipes, very easy to follow. I made her parathas as well, best ever for me. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by magpie diner

Five Spice Chicken Wings

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:34:37 -0500

From the latest edition of Recipe+. I love five spice and chicken wings but unfortunately the only one in the family to like wings so will probably make with drumsticks and thighs and allow a longer cooking time. When removing tips from wings, bag and freeze and when you have enough they are great to make stock with. The recipe can be doubled and taken up to the end of step 1, bag and freeze (for up to 3 months), defrost in refrigerate overnight and continue from step 2. Have not included marinating time in the times. -- posted by I'mPat

Osmanli Kebabs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:35:15 -0500

A famous Turkish kebab. -- posted by littlemafia

Sesame-Ginger Chicken-Pepper Bites

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:04:44 -0500

Little one-bite appetizers served on a toothpick. Could work as an entree over rice or noodles using larger bamboo skewers and more chicken/peppers. Used as an appetizer, they are equally good hot or room temperature. These were such a hit at our recent Hallowe'en party that I wished I had made more! -- posted by La Dilettante

Delectable Spicy, Sweet and Salty Tofu!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:23:21 -0500

The title says it all really. Adapted from The Garden of Vegan cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Aloo Anda Burji

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:03:01 -0500

serve with roti -- posted by roja khan

Oven Baked Vegetarian Samosas

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:06:57 -0500

My daughter has been wanting me to make samosas for the longest time! Here is one I don't have to fry! Adapted from Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book. -- posted by Sharon123

Peanut Sesame Chicken

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:48:20 -0500

I found this in a cookbook called 1000 Classic Recipes and have loved it since the first time I made it! -- posted by Barefoot

Scallop Rumaki

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:36 -0500

Okay, they're not really rumaki, but they're good anyway. From Southern Living. Don't eat the toothpicks! -- posted by Chocolatl

Vietnamese-Style Grilled Beef Wrap-Ups

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:53:30 -0500

This is from a magazine clipping. Prep time includes chilling time. -- posted by Chocolatl

Flatbread in 10 Minutes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:08 -0500

This isn't authentic flatbread - it's a cheat. However, it's incredibly easy and quick to make, and it works in a pinch for serving with an Indian meal. -- posted by Greeny4444

Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:22:06 -0500

I make this several times a month. It's a great recipe for leftover chicken. I couldn't find another like it on zaar, so I posted it to enable me to add the ingredients to a shopping list. -- posted by DonitaK

Coconut Tapioca Pudding With Bananas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:31:07 -0500

Adapted from The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann. This recipe is written for use with a fuzzy logic rice cooker with a porridge setting. -- posted by Lille

Somen, Tofu and Vegetables in Miso Broth

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:18 -0500

This recipe came into being one night when trying to use up the last of my somen. Easy and quick to fix, very little clean up time too! For those that don't like tofu, use a firm tofu that has been frozen at least 24hrs and then thawed (this will give the tofu a more "chewy/meaty" texture). Also, if you don't have chili oil, use a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper instead. -- posted by blueyedwineaux

Kimchi

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:41:58 -0500

This is a recipe for a basic napa cabbage kimchi. I have been making different kinds of kimchi for the past several years. It has taken several batches to find the right combination that my family likes. While it is much easier to just buy it from the korean market, there is nothing like homemade kimchi that is made with love and care. This is a rough recipe. Making kimchi is a method, not a strict recipe. Also, please note that it is important to find the best ingredients you can find. Mediocre ingredients lead to mediocre results. I find that the overnight salting is less wasteful and keeps the kimchi crunchier longer. It sounds like it takes a long time, but active prep time is probably about 1 to 1 1/2 hours since the cabbage does a lot of the work while you are sleeping. -- posted by grace chang

Thai Basil Noodle With Broccoli

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:25:48 -0500

Big Flat rice noodles with chicken or pork, stir fried with egg,broccoli,onions, tomatoes and basil leaves. -- posted by Nadia Melkowits

Straits Chinese (Nyonya) Chicken

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:11:25 -0500

'Inche Kabin' is the inspiration for this oven roasted chicken. Inche Kabin, a favourite pre-marinated chicken dish among the Babas and Nonyas of Straits Settlements in old Malaya (now Malaysia), is traditionally double fried. This version would suit those who prefer not to deep-fry in their kitchens. (You may use pieces of a whole chicken if you wish.) -- posted by RotiJala

Afghani Inspired Spinach Dish

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:15 -0500

I tried to make palak paneer, an Indian dish, but was short many ingredients so I decided to fashion the dish after an afghani dish I'd had. -- posted by Chef #420960

Bombay Popcorn

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:37:05 -0500

Popcorn like in Bombay! -- posted by littlemafia

Wasabi Popcorn

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:19:43 -0500

For the brave ones! -- posted by littlemafia

Asian Popcorn

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:23:16 -0500

I'm experimenting! For the 2 cups I have below the popcorn use any Asian snacks that you enjoy. -- posted by littlemafia

Thai Peanut Chicken (Hacked Chicken)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:06:11 -0500

Modified from an old Tabasco sauce cookbook. Make twice the sauce to serve over rice or serve chilled as is on a bed of cucumber slices and lettuce. Garnish with red bell pepper strips. -- posted by Princess Lisa

Shrimp With Veggies

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:43:06 -0500

I love eating shrimp and so is my husband and daughter, so from time to time I always cook them this recipe and they all like it. -- posted by Chef #1439428

Ramen Egg Foo Young

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:43:24 -0500

I make this for about 30 cents a serving, If you have leftover meat and/or veggies, chop them up and add them to the ramen/egg mixture. -- posted by MakeDollarHoller

Sarasota's Chinese Chicken Salad

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:57:52 -0500

The dressing is what makes this salad great in my opinion. A few special ingredients like sesame oil and sesame seeds make this a great salad for a weeknight dinner. Make the dressing ahead the day before and then it is just a matter of sauteing the chicken and putting the salad together. This is a absolute favorite of mine. I often serve this to friends for a easy but really great dinner. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Easy Peasy Red Thai Salmon Curry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:05 -0500

Knocked this up for a dinner party last night, as a mild dish. Tasty and quick! This will vary tremendously depending on the curry paste you are using. Taste it first. If it's super-hot, you'll need to reduce the amount unless you want a hot curry. If this is the case, you may need to add in come more flavouring. I've tried successfully with a tin of red thai curry soup if you're going for the easy approach, otherwise add grated ginger, cumin, coriander and a splash of fish sauce and rice wine vinegar. Of course, there's plenty of more complicated recipes out there, and this one's supposed to be easy, so try to go for a curry paste that's tasty but mild. You can always add more chilies to boost the heat! -- posted by Snowbunny Andorra

Korean Beef Bulgogi in Lettuce Wraps

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:31:07 -0500

This recipe is another winner from Toronto Star - we made it tonight and just loved it. A fun way to have the kids eat their lettuce, too. Beef needs to marinate 2-12 hours, so plan ahead when making this meal -- posted by Deantini

Paneer Korma

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:45:13 -0500

Use the full-fat, Balkan yoghurt, or the sauce is too watery. It is good served on a bed or jasmine rice, or perhaps with naan or some kind of dipping bread. -- posted by BritHans

Beef Samosas

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:48:59 -0500

This is a combination of a few recipes. I used frozen puff pastry but had tons of filling left over so I would guess you need 3 packages of puff pastry for this. -- posted by Elle Anderson

Nua Yang - Thai Style BBQ Beef

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:49:50 -0500

Thai style bbq marinade, great for steak sauce or stir fry marinade. I love it because it's very fast and the flavour is strong. It's close to the flavour from my local Thai restaurant. I can't take all the credit I was given the recipe from a friend but I have cut it down to just the basics. No idea where it originated from. -- posted by Chef #1439705

Greek Meatballs, Feta Yogurt Sauce and Lemon Couscous

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:50 -0500

Yummy, a whole different way to eat meatballs. No Italian sauce, but a creamy Feta sauce and lemon couscous to serve everything over versus pasta. It really is great and honestly doesn't take long. Couscous as you know takes 5 minutes. I make the dressing ahead and you are only left with the meatballs which you can actually make ahead, refrigerate or freeze and then make later. A salad on the side with a lemon vinaigrette and fresh tomatoes and dinner. Can't get much easier. Give it a try, you will love it if you enjoy greek flavors like me. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Miso Soup

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:58 -0500

Although you can use American sweet potato, it is best with Japanese sweet potato if you can find it. Besides asparagus and sweet potato, you can certainly add slices of kabocha and green beans as well. This is a very basic miso soup and you can add other ingredients as well. This makes small 4 servings ie what I call Japanese serving size, less than 1 cup per person. -- posted by Rinshinomori

Indian-Spiced Chicken Burgers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:35:07 -0500

Garam masala is a blend of ground spices including cinnamon, cumin, dried chiles, and coriander. Wear plastic gloves to keep the chicken mixture from sticking to your hands. Serve with cucumber spears. From Cooking Light. -- posted by SweetJezebel

Peanut Sauce

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:48:02 -0500

After trying all kinds of recipes for a basic sauce, this is my own version. My boys will eat almost any veggie stir-fried or blanched and served with this sauce! I use a coffee grinder set aside especially for nuts. You can use a blender or handheld nut chopper. It has a great texture smooth or chunky. I like to offer chopped cilantro and lime zest or juice when dishing up the veggies, meat or noodles and sauce. -- posted by joycooking

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Xo Sauce

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:15:14 -0500

A homemade seafood sauce gives a perky kick to this shrimp and vegetable stir-fry. -- posted by English_Rose

The Easiest Ever Carrot-Sesame Salad

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:13 -0500

True to its name this is a very easy carrot salad flavored with sesame oil. I found the recipe at justbento.com The salad stays fresh and crunchy even to the next day after making. In fact, the flavor mellows if you let it rest awhile. -- posted by Lorraine of AZ

Mitarashi Dango (Japanese Dumplings)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:28:32 -0500

I've been looking at different recipes on here for Japanese dumplings and either people haven't had good luck with them or they are not too happy with the sauce. I found this recipe at: http://justbento.com/ Just type in "Dango" in the search engine for more specifics on the recipe. It will be the first one to come up. I'm sorry if it is a bit hard to read for the ingredients. **If you can't use Shiratamako, use Mochiko with about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or potato starch flour. This will give it about the right texture** -- posted by Okashi

Curried Shepherd's Pie

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:39:20 -0500

A wonderfully spiced lamb, pea, and potato casserole that's not only quick to make but is very filling! -- posted by Danica Paz

Coconut Chicken Soup

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:14:10 -0500

This recipe was inspired by Jaden's Lemongrass Chicken and Coconut Soup from her fabulous book, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. http://www.elanaspantry.com/coconut-chicken-soup/ -- posted by Elana's Pantry

Turkish-Style Grilled Chicken With Yogurt and Cumin (Tavuk Izgar

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:16 -0500

This is from "The Mediterranean Kitchen" by Joyce Goldstein. I haven't tried it but it sure sounds good! It's meant to be cooked over charcoal, or under the hot oven broiler. It gives a choice of 4 half-chickens, but I couldn't get the system to accept them. I'll probably make this with bone-in thighs as that is what I usually buy, and skewers would be an unnecessary step/cleanup. -- posted by firefly68

Crunchy Indian-Style Sandwiches

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:12 -0500

I think this would be rather nice in wraps or rotis as well! Zaar insists on calling my 'poppadoms', 'pappadams' .. I don't know why ... From Readers Digest "Quick And Thrifty Cooking In South Africa" -- posted by Karen Elizabeth

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:18:32 -0500

This is a recipe from a German cookbook that my husband made, it is supposed to be Asian-style. We made some changes to it to fit our tastes more. It is a lot of work, but it is really wonderful, warm and filling. It is important to chop everything before you start. For the pumpkin seeds at the end, I would suggest making your own with Mirj's recipe with salt and cayenne pepper: http://www.recipezaar.com/Roasted-Pumpkin-Seeds-13549 Prep time includes the chopping. -- posted by Tea Girl

Sweet Rice Cake (Bibingkang Malagkit)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:07 -0500

This is a Filipino dessert made from glutinous sweet rice and coconut milk. My friend asked for this recipe after someone made it for a potluck. -- posted by Amy in Hawaii

Vegetarian Miso Soup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:04:03 -0500

This is a delicious cloudy broth like the kind served in Japanese restaurants, with diced toful and seaweed. Adapted from the Everything Vegetrian Cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Nif's Whole Shrimp Wonton Soup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:08:44 -0500

I love shrimp and I love wonton soup so this is what I came up with! This counts as 5 WW points. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Spiced Mashed Potatoes!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:04 -0500

Aloo ka Chaukha (aka Mashed potatoes) is one of the greatest delights I am across at my in-law's place. This is an asian version of mashed potatoes.It is widely made in the Bihar and East UP households, India. The mashed potatoes in this recipe have a distinct flavor owing to the mustard oil used.Its a quick and easy dish and can tantalise your taste buds.. -- posted by Shweta_S

Classic Thai Peanut Sauce

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:16 -0500

This came from my 101 Deep Fryer Recipes cookbook, as a dipping sauce for some kind of Thai meat fritter. The fritter didn't look too appetizing but this sauce is really good and quite simple to make. Yields about 1 cup of sauce. And this delightful sauce is vegan! -- posted by the80srule

Salmon Kabayaki

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:12:32 -0500

There was a shortage of Fish Kabayaki the other night when I made this amazing dish from Jaden's Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. I used salmon to make this sweet and tangy fish dish and it was phenomenal. http://www.elanaspantry.com/salmon-kabayaki/ -- posted by Elana's Pantry

Middle Eastern Chicken

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:59:42 -0500

This is a recipe from another site. I really liked it as it is full of flavor and low in fat. The original recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic but I am a true garlic lover so I doubled it. This was served with Recipe #113983. -- posted by PaulaG

Korean Meatballs With Vinegar Dipping Sauce

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:30:17 -0500

These are good warm or cold. I served them for a dinner party, and one guy alone ate maybe two thirds of them (damn hog! lol). -- posted by Cluich

Lentils With Cumin and Asafetida

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:27 -0500

This is a wonderful Indian lentil side dish. Asafetida has a very strong, musky smell that many people find unappealing. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from contaminating your other spices, and if you really don't like the smell, keep it in the freezer--I left it in my car for a little while and everything in the car smelled like it afterward. Despite the strange smell, I have not yet met anyone who dislikes the flavor once it's prepared! This recipe comes from a cookbook called Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen. All the ingredients should be available at any Indian grocery store. -- posted by Edana

Thai Corn Cakes

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:29 -0500

Received in email from Gourmet_recipes_from_around_the _world. the email notes it was adapted from Very Simple Food. Very pretty with either fresh cut or sweet kernel canned corn - frozen doesn't work as well because the kernels skins get tough when frozen. The sweet chili sauce makes the meal - get it; it's cheap & addictive. -- posted by Buster's friend

Ginger Yogurt Sauce

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:16 -0500

From Mark Bittman. Think this would be good on roasted butternut squash/sweet potato or squash soup. -- posted by WiGal

Basmati Cumin Lentil Rice

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:19:28 -0500

I went to the Indian grocery and picked up some nice staples, and whipped this up because it was cheap and simple. You can make this vegan by using oil instead of butter, but I like the richer flavor the butter gives in this dish. Makes a wonderful side dish to curried vegetables as well as meat dishes and curries for our meat lovers. -- posted by the80srule

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:42 -0500

This soup is considered to be a tradition for breaking the Ramadan fast in Egypt and is a traditional "Middle Eastern peace recipe". I got this from a Middle Eastern living blog and decided to share it since I was looking for red lentil recipes. Red lentils can be found in Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores. This awesome soup is vegan and quite healthy. -- posted by the80srule

Rachel's Cucumber Raita

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:52:11 -0500

Raita is a nice accompaniment to spicy foods and also makes a great dipping sauce for prantha and naan. Me, I like to use it as a salad dressing! -- posted by the80srule

Red-Cooked Pork Chops

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:57:07 -0500

"Red" refers to a Chinese style of cooking where the food is cooked with soy sauce (the chops will turn red). Meat must marinate 2-4 hours. The original recipe called for 2 Tbsp minced onion in the marinade as well, but I leave them out as I don't like onions. -- posted by The Wallaces

Orange Chicken

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:36:55 -0500

Great Recipe -- posted by Chef #1294298

Spiced Sirloin Rice (Teta Rice)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:32:49 -0500

My Grandmother (Teta) made this dish as an accompaniment to Chicken, Pork, or Lamb dishes. My son will make a meal out of it on its own. The yogurt and pine nuts really enhance the flavour, but are optional. To truly enjoy this I would not recommend using ground beef. It also very easily reheats and can be frozen as well. -- posted by King Lu

Moroccan Chicken With Wild Rice or Couscous

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:40:10 -0500

Very flavorful and smells incredible while cooking! Goes well with Near East wild rice or couscous! You can find Near East rice on the shelf with Rice-a-Roni or other boxed rice brands. -- posted by DawnOBRN (Chef #840063)

Bok Choi With Peanuts and Cilantro

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:41:30 -0500

I found this searching for ways to use the abundance of bok choi in my garden. It was wonderful and quick to make. http://whatdidyoueat.typepad.com/what_did_you_eat/2007/01/whb_bok_choi_wi.html -- posted by Chef #1447375

Chicken,potato and Spinach Curry

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:13:28 -0500

From "Fast Chicken"/The Hawthorn Series -- posted by littlemafia

Teriyaki Lemon Chicken (Quick and Easy)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:51:37 -0500

Teriyaki and lemon based chicken. This recipe my Mom used to make is to die for. Watch out - it's highly addictive!! You are guaranteed to overeat! :-) We always double the sauce amounts to make extra sauce (details below), and then thicken it with a little cornstarch. Wonderful served with sugar pea pods. Add pineapple for dessert! -- posted by Chef Shannon #5

Gingered Chicken and Mushrooms

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:50:43 -0500

From "Fast Chicken"/The Hawthorn Series -- posted by littlemafia

Monica & Jamie's Hummas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:22 -0500

Jamie and I own a graphic design business. One of our clients owns a Persian restaurant with a terrific Hummas appetizer. This inspired us to try our own hand at it. After trying many recipies, we've created this version with an array of the ingredients we liked best from what we tried. Here's my recipe, not too bad if I do say so myself! -- posted by Monica & Jamie Pearson

Kani Salad (Imitation Crab Salad)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:13 -0500

I love this salad because it's not really a salad and it has one of my favorite foods, Kani! Kani is a Japanese sushi item, also called imitation crab and crab stick. This dish is great at parties. -- posted by Nicola Kwan

Seafood & Vegetables Chowder

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:21:50 -0500

Vegetable oil can be used instead of butter. -- posted by Chef #1443525

Vegetable Lo Mein

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:22:58 -0500

From Cheap, healthy, good blog. -- posted by annh53182

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Curry (Winter Soup)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:51:51 -0500

I found this in the November 2009 issue of Alive magazine, I made this tonight and was blown away. Very tasty, very healthy and total comfort food on a cold winter night! It's fairly easy and quick to make and will make 4-6 good-sized bowls so everyone can cuddle up with one :) -- posted by Chef Kirsten (#1!)

Indian Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:21:23 -0500

Spicy vegetable soup! Add shrimp to make a heartier version! You can also experiment with yogurts: greek, plain, or vanilla! -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Butternut Squash, Red Lentil, and Coconut Soup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:23:23 -0500

Great curry soup...moderate enough for even the less experimental eaters... Add some shrimp, crab, or lobster and make a hearty meal out of it! -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Cheryl's Pork Fried Rice

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:48 -0500

I had a next-door neighbor who gave the original recipe to my mom. I modified it slightly by adding Ah-So sauce to the pork. It's delicious and fairly simple. I highly recommend preparing it a day in advance so that the hoisin sauce has enough time to mellow out. -- posted by Chrissy Sweettooth

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:14:12 -0500

Traditional filipino chicken adobo! I always make enough to last a week! This is also great with my savory garlic fried rice recipe -- posted by Pumpkin Pie's Mommy

Fried Eggs With Dill

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:34 -0500

This is one of my husband's favorites and I believe, it originates in Northern Iran. You might like it but if you don't like dill , than you might hate it! -- posted by littlemafia

Savory Garlic Fried Rice

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:54 -0500

This rice was passed on to my from my mother. Its so delicious and savory that its good to eat by itself or with any type of asian dish. -- posted by Pumpkin Pie's Mommy

Cream Caramel Delight (No Bake)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:23 -0500

Its a sweet treat with no hustle and bustle of cooking or baking, just layered the things, chilled and serve and get some really wowwwww to your man and kids... -- posted by Chef #1442223

Sliced Oranges in Syrup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:14 -0500

Has Middle Eastern origins. -- posted by littlemafia

Cinnamon Sugar Rattle Snakes, I Mean Snacks!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:45:41 -0500

Roasted crunchy chickpeas, made popular by low carb diets, now kid favorite sugar and cinnamon added! This is a high fiber, high protein snack! Adapted from The Sneaky Chef cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Creamy Cheese and Nut Balls

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:20 -0500

This is a quick and easy cheese and nut appetizer! If you don't have time to chill the mixute so it can be rolled into balls, serve it as a dip, garnished with nuts and additional chutney! Adapted from Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book. -- posted by Sharon123

Curry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:26:52 -0500

A broth combined with meat, veggies, curry and rice (optional). -- posted by Chef #1452866

Pan Fried Stir-Fried Salmon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:35:55 -0500

A nice juicy pan fried salmon that is a wee bit spicy. -- posted by Nicola Kwan

Soba Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:48:34 -0500

From Betty Crocker; the preparation time includes two hours post-cooking refrigeration. I'm posting the recipe as listed, but I made some changes: I used French-style frozen green beans, lite soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sugar-free syrup in place of the honey. I didn't have chili paste, so I used extra-hot salsa instead. -- posted by brokenburner

California and Maki Rolls (Japanese Sushi)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:57:23 -0500

The difference between California Rolls and Maki-zushi is the way it's rolled. The California Roll has the sushi rice on the outside with the nori on the inside. A Maki roll has the sushi rice on the inside with the nori on the outside. For directions on making the sushi rice see Recipe #383636. This is a combination of recipes found on Food Network. Special equipment need is 2 bamboo sushi rolling mat plus a bowl of water with ice. SUSHI ETIQUETTE: Sushi is meant to be finger food, quick and tasty. It is preferable to eat sushi with ones hands rather than with chopsticks, but both ways are acceptable in America. Eat the whole sushi roll at once. It is not appropriate to eat part of a piece of sushi and place the other piece back on a plate. Once you have picked something up you should eat all of it. Do not dip the California rolls into the Soy sauce as the rice portion of the sushi will become too moist and can cause sushi to fall apart. Maki rolls can be dipped into the Soy because the seaweed (Nori) is on the ouside and will hold it together. Simply dip into the soy sauce before eating. -- posted by Galley Wench

Pakistani Style Bhindi Ka Salan (Okra/Ladyfinger Curry)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:57:55 -0500

Back in the days when I was a child every time my mother made this dish it was considered a treat among me & my siblings. Besides potatoes & peas, okra/ladyfinger is another all time favorite vegetable among the Pakistani population. It is usually served with roti/chapatti & yogurt or sometimes with Masoor Dal (lentil) here is the recipe of a basic okra curry that was passed down from my grandmother to my mom & down to me. Its the tomatoes that give it a different taste compared to the other recipes posted so far. Note if you want to make "Bhindi Gosht" (Okra curry with mutton) after frying the onions add mutton, let it cook on medium low heat for 20 minutes, then follow the rest of the recipe. You can also add 1/2 cup water to make it a little saucy. -- posted by Bint e Naeem

Awesome Crock Pot Sweet, Sour and Spicy Chicken

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:44:17 -0500

A great Fall (or anytime!) recipe for an easy, convenient and mouth watering dinner. You will have a hard time not tearing into it while you smell it cooking! Warning: this feeds a crowd, it can easily be cut in half, or just make the whole thing and have awesome leftovers :) -- posted by emtpixie

Pakistani Style Turai Ka Salan (Courgettes Curry)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:07 -0500

Like many basic vegetable curries this recipe has it all. Only difference is I add lemon & garam masala powder at the end to give it a more aromatic flavor. You can also add meat in it after frying the onions & cook the meat along with tomatoes & spices till it gets done. Then add courgettes & follow the rest of the recipe. -- posted by Bint e Naeem

Filipino Egg Rolls

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:24 -0500

This recipe is from my mother, I usually double the recipe, becuase once the egg roll are wrapped they can be frozen and taken out at anytime and fried. Try this with the sweet chili sauce found in the Asian Food aisle of any grocery store. This is also a big hit when I bring them into work or my husbands pot luck. This is the best recipe you will ever find! -- posted by Pumpkin Pie's Mommy

Thai-Style Sweet and Tangy Noodles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500

Once you have all of your ingredients in place and your wok nice and hot, dinner can be cooked in a manner of minutes. From Vegan Dad blog. -- posted by annh53182

Lemon-Soy Chicken Wings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:33 -0500

Super simple, but irresistible! I'm not allowed to show up at any holiday parties without these. -- posted by Booted Bear

Asian-Style Chicken Mandarin

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:39:11 -0500

My father-in-law's recipe. A nice, easy weeknight meal! You may serve the chicken whole or cut-up into bite-size pieces. We've had the most success with keeping the flour coating on when the chicken is whole. -- posted by The Wallaces

Cold Brewed Jasmine Iced Tea

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:15:26 -0500

Rather than using hot water then throwing a bunch of ice over it, I prefer to make iced tea using the easy and effective method of cold brewing. -- posted by Lu the teaman