Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast (often labeled as rapid rise or bread machine yeast) 1/2 cup water a spray battle with water or some ice cubes Directions: Either by hand, in a food processor or an electric mixer, mix flour salt and yeast together. Add water slowly […]
Ingredients: freshly squeezed lime juice simple syrup club soda Directions: Per glass: Pour roughly a 1/4 inch of simple syrup into the bottom of a large glass. Add the juice of half a lime (or more to taste) and stir to combine. Top with 12 oz club soda. My thoughts: Soda chanh is my favorite […]
Ingredients: 2 mangoes, sliced 2 cups sticky rice (also frequently labeled “glutenous rice” or “sweet rice”) 14 oz coconut milk 1/2 cup light brown sugar Directions: In a medium bowl, cover the rice in warm water. Allow to soak 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Place in a large pot with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring […]
Ingredients: Filling: 12 dried shiitake mushrooms 8 large cabbage leaves 1 carrot, julienned 1 onion, julienned 2 stalks celery, julienned 2 oz dried bean thread noodles 1 /2 cup fresh hon-shimeji mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup green onions 1 tablespoon oil Sauce: 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 […]
Ingredients: 1 Chinese eggplant, halved and thickly sliced 2 large hand-fulls of green beans, halved with ends trimmed 1 cup fried bean curd*, cubed 1 inch piece ginger, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 small chili pepper, minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 cup minced green onion 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients: 3 cups air popped popcorn, picked over for unpopped kernals 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Bring the water, and sugar to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches a rich amber […]
Ingredients: 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded 1 cup black-eyed peas (frozen or canned) 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled 1 small chili pepper, dried or fresh 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 2 teaspoons of dried split mung daal* 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon […]
Ingredients:3/4 lb pasta8 oz mushrooms, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, sliced1/3 cup parmesan, grated1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter*1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: Cook pasta as per package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil and butter. Add garlic and onion and cook until the onion is carmelized, about […]
Ingredients:1 1/2 cup flour1 cup applesauce1 cup dark brown sugar2/3 cup cocoa1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup oil2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder Directions:Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together applesauce, oil, sugar and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, […]
Ingredients: 1.75 oz powdered fruit pectin 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons raspberry extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda red food coloring Directions: Warning: the first half of the recipe needs to be completed the day before you want to eat the candy. Grease a loaf pan. Stir […]