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Thyme Wine Mushroom Sauce Steak with Egg Noodles
Thyme Wine Mushroom Sauce Steak with Egg Noodles I’m going to make this again! What a great weeknight dinner with a glass of wine to wind down the day. 2 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak tips, cut int 1 1/2-inch cubes or chunks 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken with Balsamic Glazed Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms
I could not find 5 Spice Blend at my local grocery. So this recipe shows you how to blend the spices yourself. Cook your white rice first before you start preparing your chicken stir-fry. 5 Spice Blend (there’s actually 7 spices) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 whole star anise or 1 teaspoon ground star anise … Continue reading
Crispy Spicy Tofu
When I saw this recipe (easy to make) I bought 2 packages of tofu just to try it. It’s delicious by itself but a dipping dish of soy sauce could work nicely too. 1 package extra firm or super firm organic tofu (about 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Mango Beef
Serves up to 4 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 pound top sirloin stead (3 to 4 pieces) sea salt and cracked peppercorns 1 orange or red bell pepper, sliced, seeds and ribs removed 1 not-so-ripe, not-so-green mango, sliced sesame … Continue reading
Asian Fried Rice with Peppered Shrimp
Serves 4 | Wine to pair or sip while cooking: 2010 Fetzer Mendocino Chardonnay – medium body, with flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruit 1/2 cup English peas 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 small sweet onion or 3/4 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups cooked (steamed) white rice (1-1/2 … Continue reading
