Category Archives: Asian

Asian Meatball Lettuce Wraps

I don’t know if this is a thing or not.  I had some ground beef and some butter lettuce and this is what happened.  They were tasty and easy! 1 1/3 lb. ground beef, or chicken, or turkey, or pork, … Continue reading

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Curry Coconut Kabocha Squash Soup

I have been wanting to try cooking with Kabocha squash for a long time.  Sometimes called a Japanese Pumpkin, this squash is squat and medium-to-small sized with a dull green color.  If you have had a pumpkin curry in a … Continue reading

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Ginger-Scallion Pork Burger with Spicy Quick Pickles

This is an Asian-style pork burger that’s juicy and flavorful.  The spicy, sweet and sour quick pickles and grilled onions the perfect toppings for this tasty burger.  I made a spicy condiment for it with Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce … Continue reading

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Spareribs with Fresh Plum Chutney

There is a running joke in my family about chutney.  Larry’s Market in Rockaway Beach has a sign outside that reads: Larry’s Market- Fresh Produce, Meats, and Chutney.  If you have ever been into Larry’s you will notice that it’s … Continue reading

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Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

The sugar snaps are in season and they are delicious!  I love spring veggies – they are like a promise of good weather to come.  If you have kids that resist eating anything green, try snap peas.  They’re sweet and … Continue reading

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Hoisin Duck Wraps

If you are looking to cut back on red meat, duck is a great alternative.  It’s rich and satisfying but has less saturated fat and duck contains more iron per serving than many other meats, including chicken, turkey, Cornish game … Continue reading

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Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry

Here is a fresh, tasty, and vegan way to prepare stir fried greens.  I find baby bok choy in bags at Asian grocery stores.  They are about three or four inches long and so adorable your kids might even try … Continue reading

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Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze

Just thinking about this salmon makes my mouth water.  The glaze gives it a salty-sweet glossiness that is so appealing.  Salmon is a great fish for kids since it is generally very mild.  Atlantic salmon is usually the mildest and … Continue reading

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Betty Draper’s Rumaki

My all time favorite episode of Mad Men is from Season two, called A Night To Remember.  Betty hosts a dinner party for Don’s clients and The Sterlings.  She treats the guests to a “Trip Around the World” with the … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Shrimp Soup

Vietnamese Shrimp Soup I used tiger prawns, which were delicious but almost too large.  Medium sized shrimp should be perfect.  The picture shows my friend Brennan’s salad rolls which were delicious. Serves 4 1 lb. shrimp, unpeeled 1 6-8 inch … Continue reading

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