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“Eating With Friends,” Episode 1006 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” makes entertaining stress free!
No need to sweat when company comes with my simple recipes. First, a Japanese Beef Fondue where guests cook their own meal in a flavorful broth. Then for dessert we have a make ahead Skillet Apple Pie, spiked with cranberries, topped with crumbled shortbread crust and drizzled with caramel. Find…
Japanese Beef Fondue with Wasabi Cream
For the broth and vegetables: 7 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade One 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife 8 scallions, white and 1 inch of the green parts, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon…
Pumpkins: How do you cook a pumpkin?
Pumpkins can be peeled, cubed, and boiled or steamed, but because they are very hard to cut when they are raw and very easy to handle once they are cooked, my favorite way to cook pumpkin is to roast the whole thing until it is tender. Just rinse it and…
“When Pigs Fry,” Episode 1005 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” is up!
If you’re a secret porkatarian then this is the show for you! Wok guru Grace Young joins us with her Chinese Barbecued Pork and Yangchow Fried Rice and then I bring my tasty grilled pork to the table. Find it here.
Yangchow Fried Rice
Serves 3 as a main course or 4 as part of a multi-course meal 2 tablespoons peanut or grapeseed oil 4 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined, and cut into ½-inch pieces 4 cups cold cooked Classic Rice (recipe below) 1 cup frozen peas 12 ounces Chinese Barbecue Pork, cut…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Melon Cucumber Salsa
Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat if you prefer) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the pork…
Check out Episode 1004 of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” It’s all about “No Meat All Flavor.”
Good for you and good for the planet, vegetarian food will have even more converts once they taste the hearty and flavorful food I’ve got in this episode, starting with a recipe by vegan cook Adam Sobel. He makes Korean Barbecue Tacos with a satisfying kick of heat. I’ve got a new…
Dried Plum and Apricot Potstickers
Servings: 12 potstickers serving 4 Time: 45 minutes 6 large dried pitted plums, cut in half (about 2 ounces) 6 large dried apricots cut in half (about 2 ounces) 12 fresh wonton wrappers, well wrapped Cornstarch for dusting the sheet pan ½ tablespoon vegetable oil ½ tablespoon unsalted butter ½…
Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Goat Cheese Sauce
When spaghetti squash is cooked, the scooped-out flesh emerges in thin strings, like transparent strands of spaghetti. Its texture is crisp, its taste is mild, and it can indeed replace actual spaghetti in the recipe of your choice. This is especially good news if you’re searching for an alternative to…
Korean BBQ Tacos
Serves 4 Gochujang Roasted Tofu Filling 2 T. gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 T. sesame oil 2 T. maple syrup 1 lb. extra firm tofu Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Line a pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it’s surface. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang,…