Recipe 1.5 lb ground pork 3 oz cooked bean thread vermicelli noodles, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, shredded & chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 5 large shiitake mushrooms, finely minced 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp fish sauce Spring roll wrappers kosher salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil, for frying Sweet chili sauce, for…
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Pork Carnitas Tacos
This recipe is all about getting those crispy bits on the juicy pork! Recipe 3-4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt) 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced…
Stir-Fried Noodles with Chinese Sausage
Look for fried garlic at your local Asian grocery store. It’s my new favorite topping 🙂 Recipe 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 Tbsp mirin 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp chile flakes 1 carrot, shredded 1 Tbsp chopped chives 4 Chinese sausages, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola…
Handmade Noodles
Any stir-fried noodle dish is elevated to the next level with handmade noodles. The time and effort to make these noodles is definitely worth it! Note: this dough will seem very dry and crumbly at first — but just keep kneading it, and it will turn into a soft, stretchy dough. Recipe 2 cups flour…
Spätzle & Gulasch
I’m half German (Schwäbisch, sogar), so naturally Spätzle is one of my favorite dishes. 🙂 These Schwäbische pasta-dumplings are delicious with a variety of sauces, including Rahmsoße or Bratensaft – and even with cheese (Käsespätzle) – but especially with Gulasch. Gulasch 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced…
Carrot Som Tum
Sticky rice’s best friend ❤ Recipe 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 tomato, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sugar Using a large mortar and pestle, lightly mash the shredded carrots to tenderize slightly, working in…
Spinach & Potato Frittata
A delicious way to start your day! Tip: prep the filling the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the eggs & cheese! Recipe 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 cups spinach 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper olive oil 2…
Soy-Citrus Glazed Popcorn Chicken & Handmade Noodles
You can swap out the handmade noodles for store-bought ones, but you’d really be missing out on these deliciously chewy noods. Chicken: ~1lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 garlic gloves, finely grated 3/4 cup flour 1 Tbsp five spice powder…
Seared Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach and a Tomato-Cream Sauce
If you don’t have the time or energy to make your own gnocchi from scratch, use store-bought gnocchi instead, and this meal becomes pretty quick & easy! Recipe 3 large russet potatoes 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 bay leaf 5 black peppercorns 2 sprigs of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or…
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Recipe 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup ketchup 1 cup BBQ sauce 1 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp hot sauce,…
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