Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
This Thai Coconut Soup is simple yet flavorful. Coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce work in unison to provide subtle yet sophisticated flavors. So, I worked on this recipe to the point where I am finally confident in sharing it with the rest of the world. One of my daycare parents asked if I would make a Thai Coconut …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …
Add flavor, crunch, and texture to any dish with Pickled Carrots and Daikon. This is a Vietnamese condiment that goes well with almost everything. I use it on bánh mì and many other Vietnamese dishes. Pickled carrots and daikon is a popular Vietnamese condiment that adds crunch, tanginess, and a punch of color to banh mi and many other dishes. It is fabulous with my …
Vietnamese Fried Shrimp Banh Mi is sure to make you fall in love! This lightly battered and fried shrimp sandwich served with pickled carrots & daikon, sweet mayonnaise, cucumber, and cilantro is out of this world! One of the best sandwiches on earth is banh mi, otherwise known as a Vietnamese sandwich. It is a sub. As with any other subs, it can be made …
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …
Looking for a dinner idea for a new Asian recipe? These quail egg stuffed pork meatballs served with rice noodles are just what you need! Serve with a sweet, salty, garlicky dipping sauce and fresh condiments for a meal that is full of flavor and texture. Quail egg is not an ingredient I typically use. In fact, it is something I have never used. But …
This Bacon Egg and Sweet Sausage Fried Rice has sweet and salty notes. Bacon, egg, and sweet Chinese sausage provides great flavor. So much better than takeout! As you can see by the name, this is going to be an indulgent meal for the health conscious. Some things are not worth the calories and fat, but others are, like this fried rice. Sometimes you have …
An Asian-style pig in a blanket is a hot dog wrapped in a soft and fluffy sweet bun, just like the ones in Chinatown. It’s such a treat and great for lunch, an easy dinner, or casual entertaining! My son is going to love me when he comes home tonight! We have always bought sweet hot dog buns from the bakeries in Chinatown. I never …
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