This Korean-style chicken was inspired by the recent trip we took to our local Korean grocery store (read about it here). We served it with Kimchi and steamed rice... it turned out to be a fun and really tasty meal. I can't wait to make it again! 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs 1/2 cup garbanzo bean … [Read more...]
“Yakisoba” Japanese Stir-Fry Noodle Dish
This simple Japanese inspired noodle/stir-fry dish is a favorite around our house. The kids love to slurp up the noodles coated with the tasty sauce....they are always asking for seconds. The only bad thing is when it's gone :( 1/2 of a 12-ounce pkg. Buckwheat Soba Noodles (for a total of 6 ounces) 1 Tablespoon … [Read more...]
Asian Sesame Glazed Salmon
This salmon is easy to prepare and tastes great. One picky eater in my family, who doesn't care to eat salmon very often, actually enjoys it when prepared this way. I usually serve it with a little brown rice that has been cooked in broth and seasoned with a pinch of ground ginger, and a side of cucumber-radish salad. 4 … [Read more...]
Asian-Style Cucumber & Radish Salad
This cool, refreshing salad has a nice clean taste that goes well with any Asian-style meal, such as Asian Sesame Glazed Salmon. Slicing the vegetables is quick and easy with a mandolin slicer...they should be smaller than 1/8" thick. You can slice them by hand if needed as well, just try to get them as evenly thin as … [Read more...]
Garlic & Ginger Chicken Stir-fry *
The simple flavors of garlic and ginger in this stir-fry really let the vegetables shine. So be sure to use plenty of vegetables that you enjoy. I used broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, and red cabbage. But feel free to substitute what you like. My food processor made all the slicing quick and easy with its attached slicing … [Read more...]