I still have fond memories of my dear mother preparing gai choy (mustard greens) and squeezing it into the large gallon mayonnaise jars my father brought home from the restaurants and resorts he worked in. Haam choy is a favorite Hakka ingredient in many stir-fry dishes and soups. It seemed like we always had a jug of it in the refrigerator. Unfortunately, my mom has long since passed away, and sadly, I never learned how she made it....
Serve this as an easy weeknight meal with a tossed salad or make it ahead of time to enjoy for lunch throughout the week. An Easy Sandwich with Fruit & Nuts Chicken: Like a classic chicken salad recipe, you can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken for this recipe. Pineapple/Grapes: Fruit adds a bit of sweetness and a juicy tang to this recipe. Like in a Waldorf Salad, fruit lightens up a mayonnaise-based dressing....
The simple reason of course is the flavor. Clear, delicious pork and chicken goodness. A great stock like this is the secret base of some of your favorite Chinese noodle soups and wonton soups. A Level Up On Flavor This pork and chicken stock is a level up from my homemade Chicken Stock. While that recipe yields the purest chicken stock, this pork and chicken stock is much more balanced and mellowed, with equal parts chicken and pork flavor....
Seasoned with fresh herbs, skillet pork steaks are served with a creamy butter sauce that makes any meal a masterpiece! Pork Steaks Ingredient Guide Pork Steaks: Pork steaks are cut from the shoulder (AKA Boston Butt) and are typically fattier than pork chops. Look for 1-inch bone-in or boneless steaks that are about the same size. Pork chops can also be used in this recipe but tend to be leaner so you’ll need to adjust the cooking time....
Posted Oct 13, 2024 Made completely from scratch, this scalloped potatoes recipe is a comfort food at it’s finest. It’s a must-make side dish that will become a holiday tradition! Because let’s be honest, there’s no reason not to love scalloped potatoes. A lusciously creamy & flavorful homemade sauce is poured over buttery potatoes, then baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for both adults and kids, serve these easy scalloped potatoes alongside your favorite main dish recipes like Roast turkey, slow cooker pot roast, etc....
You can try serving this dish as a companion to easy pepper steak or pineapple teriyaki chicken. Or, serve it up alongside garlic grilled shrimp, and make several other pretty side dishes to go with it for a fun Japanese-themed supper! To Make Ramen Noodle Sauce It’s best to have all your ingredients ready ahead of time so that you can just toss everything in the hot pan. How to Toast Sesame Seeds When it comes to sesame seeds, toasted definitely has the best flavor....
No need to watch over a skillet and flip pancakes over and over again. Instead, this is a fun version of a real pancake recipe, only these sheet pan pancakes are baked and cut into squares any size. This is so simple, it’ll be everyone’s new favorite breakfast food! What are Sheet Pan Pancakes? As much as we love pancakes and homemade waffles, they’re difficult to feed a crowd as you need to make them one by one....
This recipe transforms an inexpensive cut of meat into bold-flavored, tender perfection! Smoky, rich, and absolutely unforgettable, beef barbacoa takes your taco, burrito, or taco salad game to the next level. What is Barbacoa This recipe is a Mexican favorite and made with beef (although it was originally made with sheep, goat, or beef; lamb being the most popular). This delicious meat was originally slow-roasted in a pit covered with maguey leaves (which most of us are not able to recreate)....
What Is Chinese Olive Vegetable? You are undoubtedly asking, what the heck is an olive vegetable? After some digging on the internet, I discovered that it’s not only woefully grammatically questionable but also that “olive vegetable” is a condiment made with a combination of minced green olives and Chinese mustard greens. I was REALLY surprised to find out that it’s not a preserved vegetable like Chinese preserved mustard greens, but that it’s actually cooked....
Ready in 30 minutes, this Stromboli starts with refrigerated pizza dough and fills it with cheese and meat. It’s all rolled up, baked, and sliced for a perfect bite. Serve with marinara for dipping, perfect for dinner or for game day! What is Stromboli? Stromboli is almost like a rolled-up pizza that’s baked and sliced. It’s different from a calzone which often contains ricotta cheese and is most often folded in half....
This recipe is versatile and can be made with chicken thighs and leftover stuffing or your favorite stuffing mix. A Favorite Stuffed Chicken Recipe This dish takes a little bit of prep but it’s simple to make and has a cozy homemade flavor. Chicken thighs are extra juicy and turn out perfectly every time (you can use chicken breasts too, see notes). This can be made with homemade stuffing or a box mix if you prefer....
Whether it’s a birthday, a romantic meal, or a special celebration, if you pull this off, you will not disappoint! If you’re feeling intimidated, not to worry. We’ll break down all the steps, from processing the lobster to baking it to perfection in the oven. A Recipe I Learned In A Restaurant Kitchen I learned how to make this baked stuffed lobster while working at a restaurant in the Catskills during my summer vacations as a teen, and into my college years....
This creamy salad is great made ahead of time making it the perfect side dish for potlucks and barbecues! Potato Salad has been a summertime favorite forever… and it’s made even better with sweet potatoes! Ingredients Sweet Potatoes – roasted until tender and cooled Crisp Veggies – for crunch and flavor (bell peppers, celery, corn) Smoky Bacon – salt and flavor A flavorful twist on a classic potato salad recipe, this recipe tastes even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish!...
The Perfect Fall Dessert Though, I have to say, if you’re like me, you’re not the biggest fan of Halloween. This past summer, I went into total fangirl mode at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida, and proceeded to buy a Quidditch sweater, justifying it with the knowledge that this $75 sweater could be my Halloween costume forever! No more endless Googling for Halloween costume ideas! No more spending money on crafts that would only be relevant for one year!...
The flavors actually intensify over time and really meld together, so don’t worry about making too much! In fact, sometimes we’ll double the sauce recipe and just keep it around for later. It will keep for a few months in an airtight container in the fridge. This time, we used baby back pork ribs because they’re a bit more tender. It’s all personal preference, of course, but we like these “fun size” spare ribs....
With an easy combination of ingredients you likely have on hand, this grilled chicken marinade guarantees juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken every time! With a slight hint of sweetness with a bright tangy and salty flavor, this is sure to be the go-to recipe for every time chicken is on the menu. The Best Chicken Marinade It’s so easy to create your own marinade for chicken using this basic recipe!...
The truth is, there weren’t that many options back then. But in recent years, there’s been an explosion in the popularity of chili oils. We like to think that we helped contribute to the mania a bit with our homemade recipes (perfect chili oil, chiu chow chili sauce, chili oil with black beans) and our love for Lao Gan Ma. But plenty of new entrants like Fly By Jing also fueled the craze....
Baked French fries get a bistro-worthy makeover with a simple toss in truffle oil and parmesan cheese! Enjoy them on their own with your favorite dip or sauce as a starter, snack, or side! An Elevated Favorite Truffle fries are a simple recipe for French fries (baked or air-fried) tossed in truffle oil and parmesan cheese. Truffle fries are an elegant side to burgers and steaks. Serve as a portable appetizer in plastic cups with a scoop of aioli or your favorite dipping sauce on the bottom....
An Irreplaceable Ingredient? The original recipe that inspired this is a pork rib recipe. You brown the ribs and simmer them in a sweet and sour sauce until they’re tender and sticky (a process that only takes about 20 minutes or so!). I LOVE this recipe. When my mom first made it, I was the last one standing over the plate, and it’s become a regular go-to for me. The tofu version follows the exact same blueprint…almost....
Ganache is the Ultimate Dessert Topping You are literally just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes away from this amazingness. Once the ganache is whisked, it can be immediately poured over a dessert (like Cookie Dough Brownies or Chocolate Orange Pie) for a silky covering. If you let it sit at room temperature it can also be piped for an amazingly rich dessert topping! What is Chocolate Ganache? Chocolate Ganache is a rich and lush dessert topping, almost like a glaze....
