Chinese Fried Wontons

Chinese Fried Wontons

by | Feb 20, 2013 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Recipes

Chinese dumplings, especially Chinese Fried Wontons, are probably one of the most convenient and versatile foods to keep around. A crispy, crunchy, and delicious appetizer that’s a real crowd pleaser. Why These Chinese Fried Wontons Are So Good They go from...
Braised Tofu with Ground Pork

Braised Tofu with Ground Pork

by | Oct 5, 2012 | Asian, Main Course, Pork, Recipes

Ever tried Braised Tofu with minced pork? Golden brown, crispy-edged tofu lounging in a bath of tasty chicken broth, jazzed up with succulent ground pork. And the best part is it’s super easy to cook! Whether you’re a tofu newbie or a seasoned pro, I...
Stuffed Miso Eggplant

Stuffed Miso Eggplant

by | May 25, 2012 | Asian, Main Course, Recipes

I got a nice surprise in yesterday’s mail – a copy of Where Women Cook: The Heart & Soul of Cooking published by the lovely, lovely Jo Packham. It’s a quarterly magazine sold at retail stores (most bookstores and I think I saw it at Costco...
Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

by | Nov 4, 2010 | Main Course, Recipes

There are a gazillion things to do with zucchini, but making stuffed zucchini boats are has got to be the most fun way to eat, and that’s by unanimous vote from all members of the family. This recipe, ripped out from Family Circle magazine, has been tacked on my...
Beijing Noodles

Beijing Noodles

by | Jul 22, 2008 | Asian, Main Course, Recipes, Rice/Noodles

As promised, I’m doing a series of simple Chinese dishes as we lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I’m hoping to post a new recipe at least 4 times a week, though that might be a little ambitious and make my family very hungry for something like...