I get my recipes from many sources and I especially appreciate those dishes from people I know, such as family. This recipe was shared by my niece, Bethany, who found this healthy choice from The Woks of Life and she loved it. I have their family cookbook (this recipe was not in it) and enjoy … Continue reading
Normally I enjoy a stir-fry with lots of veggies but this beef recipe sounded very good and easy. Besides it had two of my favorites; tomatoes and green onions. This dish was served to the author as a young child who adapted her mother’s recipe using fresh tomatoes to a canned variety. It was very … Continue reading
Awhile ago I posted a recipe using a coleslaw mix in a stir-fry. Now, I would like to share with you another mix that makes stir-fries easier as well, but is still quite tasty. Broccoli slaw has 3 ingredients: broccoli, carrots and red cabbage – wonderful combination added to a meat of your choice and … Continue reading
I just started to learn a new picture editing source so I will be posting some recipes from last year that I have not added to my blog until I learn this new way to edit my pictures. Sometimes I hate changes especially when it comes to technology. What a great recipe using a couple … Continue reading
Sweet and sour use to be a favorite choice when making Asian stir-fries. Often I used chicken, pork or shrimp dipped in cornstarch and fried in hot oil. Then I would serve it with cooked green pepper pieces, onion wedges, carrot coins and pineapple pieces in a sweet and sour sauce, usually over a bed … Continue reading
Like the rest of the country Michigan is in a heat wave. Temps have been in the 90’s and the same is predicted for this week. I’ve been craving Chinese food and since I don’t even do take out or delivery I decided to make a new recipe to satisfy my desire for spicy food. … Continue reading
Broccoli is a vegetable I don’t seem to cook very much as I do like it. In China super-charged wok burners deliver searing heat that encircles the bottom and sides of the wok. The results are rendering raw vegetables tender on the inside and nicely browned on the outside. Food emerges in a whoosh of … Continue reading
Stir-fries are one of my favorite ways to cook. Choices in vegetables and or meat or fish are unlimited based on your likes and dislikes. Thai rice noodles are especially tender and delicious with any stir-fry and very easy to cook – just pour hot water over them and let sit for 25 minutes. They … Continue reading
There are times when I am craving an Asian meal and want a dish to put together quickly and with only a few ingredients. Of course when the weather is warm I really don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either. This recipe fit the bill – not much preparation, one-pan … Continue reading
I do not follow a specific diet but I do try to live by the principles of Weight Watchers – everything in moderation and portion control. I have cut back on carbs, sugar and fat and I have eliminated certain ingredients but there is a limit as to how far I will go. I’m happy … Continue reading