Tag Archives: Asian

Hearty Asian-style Chicken Soup

Posted on 9 March 2011 by

This week’s challenge was to make a hearty-style soup, preferably with chicken in it. The twist was that it had to be a kind of soup I don’t normally make, since I make soup just about every week. My husband … Continue reading →

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Ginger-Scallion Tea

Posted on 4 November 2010 by

Cold season is upon us. As I type this, I’m looking out my kitchen window at a dreary rain and wet leaves plastered all over the deck. It can’t be long before I’m feeling that characteristic tickle in the back … Continue reading →

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A Simple Curry with Coconut Milk

Posted on 19 February 2010 by

This adaptable curry recipe enables you to make curry with whatever you have on hand — as long as you have the core ingredients of coconut milk, canned tomatoes and curry powder, all of which should be pantry staples. You … Continue reading →

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Roasted Asian-style Chicken with Vegetables

Posted on 5 February 2010 by

Last night, I made one of our rare Asian-themed meals. I don’t often cook Asian, because I don’t usually have the necessary ingredients on hand, but this simple menu didn’t require many unusual ingredients. Also, it helped me clean out … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Soy & Vinegar

Posted on 13 January 2010 by

I am not feeling too good today so let’s just get to it. I am calling the dish that I made yesterday, before the sleepless night whammy, “Chicken with Soy & Vinegar.” It is a way-simplified version of a chicken … Continue reading →

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Sesame Noodles: A Great ‘Use-it-up’ Dish

Posted on 8 November 2009 by

I have just added Sesame Noodles to my roster of dishes that I turn to when I need to use up leftover vegetables. This light but tasty Asian-influenced pasta dish is perfect for lunch or a supper side. It tastes … Continue reading →

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Variations on a Theme: Egg Drop Soup

Posted on 7 April 2009 by

Image via Wikipedia To continue the theme of spring dishes, I wanted to discuss Egg Drop Soup. This basic soup goes by many different guises, including the Chinese version that is most familiar and Stracciatella in Italy. Heartier versions with … Continue reading →

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Fried Rice to the Rescue

Posted on 23 October 2007 by

I don’t know about you, but I always have leftover rice whenever I make rice. It’s impossible to make just enough rice for two people; I can’t find a good method that serves less than four and still makes good … Continue reading →

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A Simple Asian Menu for Autumn

Posted on 7 October 2007 by

First, you may notice that I have done some reorganizing. I’m trying out a new theme, which offers a little more screen real estate, a cleaner look and spreading out of the sidebar elements. I hope you like it. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sweet & Sour Cucumbers

Posted on 8 March 2007 by

Marinated cucumbers are one of my favorite starters — refreshing, but not filling. They can be made a few hours ahead of time and chilled in the refrigerator. This is a milder version that pairs well with Asian foods. The … Continue reading →

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