My 4 and a half year old daughter Ariel is fascinated with wacky vegetables. It all started after her class took a trip to the market during a unit on fruit and vegetables. One that she found very funny was ‘bok choy’ or ‘butt choy’ as she kept accidentally calling it. Of course us laughing…
Category: Asian
Pink Stir Fry
It’s pink…and it’s delicious! 1 cup frozen ready-to-eat shrimp2 tbsp vegetable oil1 cup sliced celery1 cup broccoli florets1 cup beets, julienned1 can baby corn, drained3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce3 tbsp Catalina dressing2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp red wine or sherry2 tsp cornstarch1 tbsp water2 cups chow mein noodles1 bag of bean sprouts, washed1/4 cup sliced green onion Place…
Chicken Stir-Fry with Noodles
Craving chinese food but also want something that’s good for you? Try this! 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tbsp grated ginger 1 lb chicken, cubed 1 head of broccoli, chopped 2 stalks of celery, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1…
Sushi Bowl
The great taste of sushi without all the hassle! 1 1/2 cups sushi rice1 1/2 cups water3 tbsp cup rice vinegar3 tsp sugar1/4 tsp salt1 avocado, chopped1/2 an english cucumber, chopped1 carrot, shredded1 small pkg of imitation crab, chopped3 tbsp mayonnaise3 dried seaweed sheets, cut into small squares Wash rice in a large bowl with cold water and drain. Combine rice…
Asian Rice and Tofu
This simple dish of rice, tofu and vegetables is seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cumin, fennel, cloves, peppercorns, and star-anise. 2 tsp vegetable oilHalf a package of extra firm tofu, diced1 tsp chinese five-spice1 onion, diced1 orange pepper, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp grated ginger3 cups chicken broth1 1/2…
Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce
Vegetable and noodle spring rolls with a tasty peanut sauce for dipping. This meal is easier and faster to make than you think! Spring Rolls1 tbsp sesame oil1 clove garlic2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 tsp ginger1 12oz package of Mann’s Rainbow salad (shredded carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage)2 cups…
Sushi Night!
Making sushi at home isn’t as hard as you might think. Try these yam rolls and California rolls. Printable Recipe Making Sushi Rice: 3 cups sushi rice1/3 cup rice vengar1 tbsp sugar1 tsp salt Wash rice in a large bowl with cold water and drain. Combine rice and 3 cups of water in a saucepan….
Pad Thai
Thailand’s popular noodle dish, made with shrimp and tofu. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go From Your Lips to Your Hips! 3 tbsp each lime juice and fish sauce 2 tbsp each ketchup and brown sugar 1 tbsp each grated ginger and soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2…
Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles
This tastes as good as take-out chinese food, and just as fast (probably faster)! Printable Recipe 1lb diced ham 2 tbsp catalina dressing 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup catalina dressing 1 can pineapple tidbits (juice reserved) 1 chopped bell pepper 1 cup water 1 tsp ground ginger 8 oz steam fried noodles Brown ham in 2 tbsp Catalina dressing. Add…
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