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Baked Chicken Thighs with Quick Lemon Pickles and Artichoke Hearts
Preserved lemons, a/k/a lemon pickles, are a delicious and unique treat that have long delivered a ton of salty and acidic crunch to the cuisines of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia…and to America, too, in recent years. Typically, there are two ways for us to opt in: …
A Holiday Gift for the Vegetable Lover!
This definitive tome features plant based dishes from around the world that will get everyone (yes, even you carnivores) cooking.
My Latest Watercolor
As usual I had an online teacher so I cannot really say it is my painting. One of these days I will start with a blank canvas… But anyway, I had fun!
Holiday Gift for the Julia Child Fan!
Paula Johnson, one of the main people responsible for the resurrection of Julia Child’s famous Cambridge kitchen at the Smithsonian has come out with this delightful book detailing all the back stories behind that kitchen. It is a must for JC lovers.
Spice Balls
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon table salt Makes about 48…
Episode 1310, A Tale of Two Chinatowns is Airing This Week!
I get a tour of Vancouver’s Chinatown, learn how to make Bulgogi Dumplings and Smoked Tofu, and finally my buddy Grace Young back in New York teaches me how to make Chinese Barbecued Pork and Yangchow Fried Rice. https://saramoulton.com/show/saras-weeknight-meals-season-13/episode-1310-a-tale-of-two-chinatowns/
Tea Smoked Tofu
1 package extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons Lapsang souchong black tea 1 cup water 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon uncooked rice Wakame salad, shredded nori, kimchee and black sesame seeds for garnish Slice tofu into quarter thick slices. Rinse 1 tablespoon of the tea. Bring the water…
Bulgogi Dumplings
Note: We made an half recipe on the show, the following amounts are for the full recipe Makes 30 to 40 dumplings Prep time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes For the filling: 1 pound ground beef ½ onion, finely chopped 4 green onions, finely chopped 5 garlic…
Chinese Barbecued Pork
Adapted from Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge If you don’t want to make it yourself and you live near a Chinatown you’ll see it hanging in the windows of some Cantonese restaurants. The homemade is of course far superior to store bought which often has red food coloring. For the hoisin…
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…