Category Archives: Asian

Asian Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Wild Mushroom-Soy Vinaigrette

This dish was pretty amazing. It wasn’t difficult, just a little prep with the rub and mushroom mixture. First mix all the spices for the rub in a good container. Where in the world do you find GROUND STAR ANISE? … Continue reading

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Sunday Night Feast!

The weekend preparations for this meal were a bit extensive…but worth it in the end! I started off visiting Uwajimaya. I went prepared, with brand names written down on my shopping list. I soon discovered I needed to look a … Continue reading

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Go Go Gyoza

There are few things I love more than Asian Dumplings.  I actually have a cookbook called Asian Dumplings that I love that is devoted to nothing but them.  One thing I have learned though is they are more fun to make … Continue reading

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Peas and Carrots

(Sayaendo no Itame & Ninjin no Kinpira) When looking for a side for the Teriyaki Burgers, don’t want anything too crazy.  These are an easy, tasty way to get some veggies. Snow Peas with Salt?  Really- that’s it.  Nothing flashy- … Continue reading

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Teriyaki Burgers

Teriyaki Hambagu Yesterday, we made the teriyaki burgers… but we called them “pork patties” as to not confuse those who believe that a burger must come with a bun. Starts with making the teriyaki sauce.  MMM… This stuff is tasty … Continue reading

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Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon Stir-Fried with Egg and Red Pepper Goya Champuru I was looking for a vegetable to serve with my fried rice, and saw these at Uwajimaya.     Bitter Melon?  Never tried it.  Since I knew I would like … Continue reading

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Fried Rice with Corn and Peppers

Tomorokoshi to Piman no Chahan I figure, when trying a new cookbook, I might as well start by making something that you pretty much know is going to be tasty. Fried rice of any sort I’m OK with, but corn … Continue reading

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Stir Fry Fettuccine

Start to finish- 28 minutes.  This includes water boiling time… easy easy.   Stir-fry chicken and veggies in sesame oil garlic and ginger.  Add soy and sherry.     mix with noodles (not home made)   Delicious!  Super easy, basic … Continue reading

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My New Asian Grandmother

In looking for some Grandmotherly inspiration, I stumbled across a great blog The Asian Grandmother’s Cookbook.  Sounds promising right? Thinking these recipes look pretty tasty, I had a hankering for a dish I used to eat a lot in my youth- Sweet … Continue reading

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Assignment #1

Our first assignment to was to bring an appetizer.  Something easy to get us started.  Who doesn’t love a good appetizer?  It’s bite sized.  It helps you know what to expect from the rest of the meal. It’s fabulous! I … Continue reading

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