“If a French dip and a banh mi had a baby, and it was born the day after Thanksgiving…..” Turkey Pho Dip Sandwich A unique and mouth watering way to use your leftover turkey! What you’ll need: For the pho broth 1 turkey carcass 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped […]
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Steamed Ginger-Shallot Fish with Bok Choy and Coconut Rice
Asian Ginger-Shallot Fish With Bok Choy and Coconut Rice Serves 4 A light, healthful and flavorful way to prepare a scrumptious Asian meal in minutes! Serve with coconut rice* and bok choy or other Asian greens of your choice. What you’ll need: 4 white fish fillets, such as black cod […]
Dee’s Coconut Rice Pilaf
This is a simple rice dish that I adapted from a more complicated Indian Pulao recipe and tailored to my personal taste and time constraints. Dee’s Coconut Rice Pilaf Serves 6 as a side or 4 as a main dish Great with Veggies in Masala Simmer Sauce or with […]
Dee’s Shrimp Dumpling Chicken Soup
This soup is unique, delicious and healthful! Dee’s Shrimp Dumpling Chicken Soup Serves 6 As any self-respecting parent knows, chicken soup is also known as Italian (or any ethnicity you choose!) Penicillin, but when you add fresh ginger to it, “healing” takes on a whole new meaning. Ginger is said […]
Pineapple Shrimp and Cashew Fried Rice
I have tried many versions of this classic Thai dish, but this one is my favorite, so I thought I’d share it with you. I love the contrast of the sweet pineapple and raisins with the salty fish sauce and the crunch of the cashews. I use large fresh shrimp […]
Spicy Grilled Asian Tofu
Delicious! If you haven’t tried tofu, or if you have and wasn’t sure, this will get your vote! Dee’s Spicy Grilled Asian Tofu Serves 4 What You’ll Need: 2 14-ounce blocks of firm tofu, drained *I prefer the sprouted organic tofu available at Trader Joe’s 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 […]
Vietnamese Pho Ga or Chicken Noodle Soup
Pho Ga (pho is pronounced phuh) is Vietnamese chicken noodle soup and is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Vietnamese food is an absolute favorite of mine, with touches of grace from the fresh herbs and the haunting presence of flavorful spices! There are notes of French cuisine mingled […]