I never order fried rice when I get Chinese carry-out. It seems like a waste of an order or something. But whenever someone else orders it and I try some, I do always like it. Plus I remember that my mom used to make it for us sometimes as a way to use up leftovers … Read more
I have another recipe on this website for super-easy chili; but the reason it’s easy is because all the flavor comes from the canned tomatoes. If you don’t have those on hand – or you want to do something a little more homemade – I offer you this recipe, that I got from SpendWithPennies.com. It’s … Read more
Another incredibly yummy dish from The Woks Of Life. And now that I’ve got a pantry stocked with Chinese essentials, it comes together pretty easily. The most time consuming parts are slicing your steak and prepping your green beans. But even those don’t take that long. LOL Chicken with Green Beans is almost the same, … Read more
I’ve been on a Chinese food kick lately, mostly working off recipes on the Woks of Life website, which was recommended to me by Theresa Mah. Their pad thai proclaimed to have “authentic” flavor, so I made it as directed, including the dried shrimp. As soon as I dumped the stuff in the pan though, … Read more
I don’t feel particularly expert yet at the art of stir fry (I don’t even own a wok); but I’ve got vegetables to use up so here I go!! Woks of Life says that you can make a basic brown sauce that you keep in the fridge; then when it’s time to make dinner you … Read more
Here’s another one of the recipes I’ve been trying from the terrific website, TheWoksOfLife.com. The best part of this dish was the cooking technique for the beef: incredibly flavorful, light and crispy and – much to my surprise since it was made with a relatively tough cut, the flank steak – extremely melt in the … Read more
After I found the Chinese grocery delivery app Weeee, I went on a tear to cook Asian food. My friend Teresa Mah suggested a website called TheWoksOfLife.com – and this is a recipe from them. It’s simple and quick, but full of flavor. Pork & Marinade: 8 oz ground pork 1 T Shaoxing wine (dry … Read more
There is something just magical about the combination of white wine, lemon & capers. It creates a flavor blend that elevates absolutely everything. To wit: I found this fish recipe on Pinterest (I did make a few tweaks); but instead of sopping up the broth with crusty bread as recommended by the author, I stirred … Read more
I started with a recipe I found on Pinterest, but I automatically omitted the yellow curry powder it called for (because I hate that stuff!); and after I made it, I decided that it had called for way too much ginger. I now feel vindicated because after doing a Google search I find that most … Read more
I found this recipe on Pinterest of all places – and it’s both easy to make and super yummy! A full tablespoon of chili pepper gives it a heat that lingers on the tongue without setting your mouth on fire; the sour cream (and optional cheese) cools that a bit. Approx 275 cal + 18g … Read more