Ingredients:1 small onion, minced4 cloves garlic, minced28 oz canned crushed tomatoes2 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon tomato paste1 1/2 teaspoons oregano1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakesfreshly ground black peppersalt Directions:In a large saucepan, saute the onions, red pepper flakes and garlic, in olive oil, 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining spices […]
Ingredients: 4 lb pork tenderloin 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 inch chunk ginger, grated 1 onion, cut into thin slices 1 shallot, grated 1/2 cup broth 1/2 cup light soy sauce* 1/2 cup shaoxing cooking wine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce* 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons black vinegar 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 […]
Ingredients: for the dip: 1 small shallot, grated 8 oz fresh blue crab meat 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the pretzel: 3/4 oz active dry yeast 1 1/3 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup sticky rice 1 lb ground pork 3 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons kecap manis 1 tablespoon kalamansi infused soy sauce* 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 shallot, minced white pepper 10 6 x 10 inch squares of banana leaf 10 1/2 inch x 10 inch strips […]
Ingredients: for the stir-fry: 14 oz fresh rice noodles, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips* 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 lb snow peas 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 1/2 cup char sui thinly sliced 1 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts 6 dried shiitaki mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced thinly 1/2 cup water 1 cup dried cloudear mushrooms, […]
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/4 inch slices* 2 carrots, julienned 2 stalks celery greens included, diagonally sliced to 1/4 inch pieces 1/2 lb snowpeas 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into florets 4 oz bamboo shoots 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob ginger, minced 2 […]
Ingredients: wonton filling: 1/2 lb ground pork 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoons shaoxing 1 1/2 inch knob ginger, minced 1 small bunch green onions, minced wonton wrappers soup: 8 cups chicken, pork, mushroom or shrimp stock 1 2 inch knob ginger, sliced 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, sliced 3 tablespoons […]
Ingredients: dough: 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup warm water PLUS 2 tablespoons 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 oz active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: red bean paste 12 4-5 inch wide wax paper or parchment paper squares Directions: For the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tablespoons of the sugar in the water. […]
Ingredients: For rice: 2 cups Indian* basmati rice 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon powdered mace For Meat: 2 ½ lbs boneless lamb, cubed 2 tablespoons oil or ghee** 2 onions 6 cloves garlic 1-3 fresh chile peppers 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup PLUS 1 tablespoon […]
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 parsnips 4 carrots 4 stalks celery 3 onions (2 large, 1 small-divided use) 3 sprigs fresh sage PLUS 1 tablespoon minced 1 bunch fresh parsley PLUS 2 tablespoons minced 1 large chicken, cut into pieces, skin/fat removed and reserved 2 quarts chicken stock 1 cup white wine (optional) 1 […]