Category Archives: Asian Flavours

Healthy Fried Rice

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jennifer

This is one of the few dinners that my family will eat harmoniously. Everyone in m family likes this recipe (vegetarian, cheese-phobe, carnivore, even picky Nicky– everyone!) All of the measurements are per person, ie: 1 cup cooked rice = … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Asian Beef Short Ribs

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jennifer

Braising all day in this Asian sauce, the boneless beef ribs come out so tender and flavorful. They are great served with wasabi mashed potatoes and sautéed, sesame broccoli. 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons Wondra or all purpose flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Bo Ssam

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jennifer

What comes to the table is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The whole, lacquered, roast is placed in the middle of the table along side kimchi (Korean, fermented vegetables) an assortment of sauces, and some steamed sticky rice. Everyone digs in with their own forks, filling Bibb lettuce cups with the most amazingly tender pork, a spoon of gingery-scalliony sauce and kimchi. And then it all goes quiet.
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Umami’s Magic Dusting Powder

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jennifer

You’ve tasted it a million times, like when you had that mind-blowing grilled hamburger with sautéed mushrooms at that place– it was so good because it was so umami. Continue reading →

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Pineapple Water

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Jennifer

The kids away for an entire week, my husband and I decided to splurge and use some of his Marriott frequent stayer points, on one night ‘away’. We were only headed downtown of our home city, but there is something … Continue reading →

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Green Papaya Salad

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Jennifer

I served this at a dinner party last night and people sort of lost their minds. It is so fresh and delicious, it’s redunkulous. Whether or not you like fish sauce, it is integral to this dish and no one, … Continue reading →

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Edamame Spread

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jennifer

I am trying to figure out other uses for the spread. Along side crisp wonton chips would be good, but what else? Any ideas? Please share! Continue reading →

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Wasabi Chicken Salad in Crisp Wonton Cups

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jennifer

I wrote this recipe for an article about picnic fare in June’s Charlotte Magazine. It is a yummy twist on classic chicken salad. The wasabi in this recipe is not overly spicy, it’s more of a background flavor. It’s slight heat dissipates … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jennifer

This is a great salad if you are trying to eat healthfully in the new year; It’s got TONS of flavor, and the only fat is from the tahini in the dressing. The dressing tastes sort of like peanut satay … Continue reading →

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Asian Poached Chicken with Noodles

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jennifer

This dish is as simple to make as your Granny’s old fashioned chicken and noodles recipe. It’s just as comforting, too, but more delicate and delicious. Top with steamed or sauteed vegetables, like: Asparagus, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, snap peas, edamame, … Continue reading →

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