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Creamed Salmon on Toast

Creamed Salmon on Toast

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste is formed. Gradually add milk and reserved liquid from peas, stirring constantly, until a smooth thick gravy is formed.
  2. 2 Flake salmon into a bowl, breaking apart any large pieces. Stir salmon and peas into the sauce carefully with a wooden spoon to avoid mashing the peas. Cook until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Toast bread in toaster oven or broiler pan. Butter, if desired, and top with salmon mixture.

By Jacque Helland

New York Knish - Yo!

New York Knish - Yo!

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 While the potatoes are boiling, heat 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in onion and butter mixture, crumbled bouillon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Layer 3 sheets of phyllo dough one on top of the other, and cut this triple-layered sheet in half. Drop one spoonful of potato mixture into each phyllo piece. Roll dough around mixture, tucking ends under. Repeat this step with remaining sheets of phyllo dough to make 12 knishes. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup butter, and place on baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in a preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Cathy Johnston

Deer Jerky

Deer Jerky

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in a large releasable plastic bag; set aside.
  3. 3 Slice venison into long strips, 1-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. Add strips to marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, kneading occasionally to evenly distribute marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a pan or aluminum foil on the oven floor to catch drippings. Remove venison from the marinade and shake off excess.
  5. 5 Arrange venison on a wire rack in a single layer and dehydrate in the preheated oven until desired texture is achieved, 6 to 8 hours.

By MIKE SHELTON

Sweet Potato Peach Bake

Sweet Potato Peach Bake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sweet potatoes into a large bowl and cut into slightly smaller pieces. Reserve 4 to 5 peach slices for garnish; add remaining peach slices to potatoes in the bowl. Add 1/2 cup reserved peach juice, ginger, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, stir together pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top of casserole and arrange reserved peach slices in a line down the center.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes

By Bruce's Yams

Venison Jerky

Venison Jerky

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground venison, salt, MSG, curing mixture, water, liquid smoke, garlic powder, barbecue seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Line food dehydrator trays with plastic wrap. Pat venison mixture into a very thin layer on the trays. Place in dehydrator; set according to manufacturers directions. Once venison firmed, after about 2 hours, remove from the plastic, cut into strips, and replace onto the racks. Continue dehydrating until venison dried, 5 to 10 hours total depending on machine.
  3. 3 Blot any grease from jerky with a paper towel. Store in the refrigerator in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

By LANDRO23

Okra Patties

Okra Patties

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix okra, onion, water, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, and baking powder in a small bowl: add to okra mixture.
  3. 3 Lower spoonfuls of okra batter carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra batter.

By REDIRG

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Quickly stir in spinach, and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Slice through the chicken breast horizontally to within 1/2 inch of one long edge, then open the meat like a book. Place each opened chicken breast in between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  4. 4 Stir the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and onion powder into the cooked spinach until blended. Evenly divide this mixture among the chicken breasts, then roll each into an oblong shape, like a burrito, tucking in the ends. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Wrap each breast with 2 strips of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place into the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crispy, and the chicken is no longer pink, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

By Kitty KaBoom

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Add a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it browns, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chopped peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat the eggs, Parmesan, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and peppers. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and oregano and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove mini frittatas from the oven. Top each with a spoonful of the sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. Continue baking to melt the cheese, 5 minutes more. Top with parsley and basil.

By Rachael Ray Every Day

Salmon Sarciado

Salmon Sarciado

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon steaks with salt and pepper. Briefly fry salmon in hot oil until lightly cooked, about 2 minutes per side. Remove salmon to a plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until liquid from tomatoes makes a sauce, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Return salmon to the skillet and simmer in tomato sauce until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Stir beaten egg into sauce until incorporated; serve hot.

By lola

Vietnamese Sandwich

Vietnamese Sandwich

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Place pork chops on a broiling pan. Cook in the preheated broiler until browned on each side, about 5 minutes, flipping once.
  3. 3 Divide and spread mayonnaise on inside tops and bottoms of rolls. Place one pork chop into each roll; spread chili sauce on top pork. Divide and drizzle with 1/2 lime juice; divide and top with onion, cucumber, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Divide and drizzle with remaining 1/2 lime juice.

By SONNYCHIBA

Filipino Menudo (Pork and Liver Stew)

Filipino Menudo (Pork and Liver Stew)

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pork chops and return to a boil. Cook pork chops at a boil for 5 minutes, remove, and set aside to cool. Remove 1 cup of broth from the pot and set aside for later use. Once chops are cooled to the touch, cut them into bite-size pieces.
  2. 2 Return water to a boil; add pork liver to the pot and cook at a boil until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Set liver aside to cool; cut into bite-size pieces.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir pork chops into onion and garlic; cook and stir together for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and reserved broth; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir pork liver, garbanzo beans, raisins, and potatoes into the mixture; cover and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.

By lola

Crab Omelet

Crab Omelet

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry potato in hot oil until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving excess oil in the skillet.
  2. 2 Return the skillet to medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add crab to the skillet and season with salt and pepper; stir. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir tomatoes into mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Add raisins, peas, and red bell pepper; stir and cook another 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour eggs over mixture in the skillet. Cook until eggs set, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip omelet and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate and serve hot with potatoes.

By lola

Filipino Beef Steak

Filipino Beef Steak

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sliced beef in a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over beef and toss to coat. Stir in cornstarch. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Remove beef slices from marinade, shaking to remove any excess liquid. Discard marinade.
  4. 4 Working in batches, fry beef slices in hot oil until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef slices to a serving platter.
  5. 5 Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; spoon over beef slices.

By lola

Chicken In Coconut Sauce

Chicken In Coconut Sauce

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream of coconut with hot water until smooth and well blended; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; place chicken breasts into hot oil and fry until golden brown but still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Place onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return chicken breasts to the skillet on top of cooked onions and garlic; pour coconut cream mixture over chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.

By JAZZYCHAZZY

Squash and Coconut Milk Stew

Squash and Coconut Milk Stew

4.4

Prep
40 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and onion. Cook until garlic begins to brown, about 5 min.
  2. 2 Add squash, coconut milk, and green beans to skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp and tofu, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.

By Vanessa H

Bringhe

Bringhe

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with the curry powder and stir to evenly coat. Add the chicken and stir. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the prawns into the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the ham and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Cover the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the coconut milk into the skillet. Add the rice and stir. Reduce heat to low and cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Chicken Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge)

Chicken Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add chicken wings; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in fish sauce, cover, and cook another 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour chicken broth into the pot. Stir in sweet rice and bring mixture to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  5. 5 Season with salt and pepper. Portion soup into bowls and garnish with green onion.
  6. 6 Serve with lemon slices and additional fish sauce, if desired.

By lola

Bopis Recipe

Bopis Recipe

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork liver and pork lung into two separate saucepans; cover with water. Bring each pan to a boil; cook liver and lung until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool liver and lung before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine liver, lung, and heart in a large pot over medium heat. Add vinegar, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and black pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer about 5 minutes. Stir liver mixture into onion mixture; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Spicy Noodles - Malay Style

Spicy Noodles - Malay Style

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook the egg noodles 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic about 1 minute. Stir in the spinach, and cook about 1 minute. Mix in the cooked egg noodles, chile paste, and ketchup, and toss until well coated.
  3. 3 Make a hole in the center of the noodle mixture. Place the egg in the center, and scramble, tossing with the noodles just before egg is finished cooking.
  4. 4 Mix the sugar and enough water to keep the mixture moist into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Toss in the sprouts and peas, and cook and stir about 4 minutes, until heated through.

By CHUNKYBITS

Filipino Spaghetti

Filipino Spaghetti

3.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef and pork; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the meat has browned. Pour in the spaghetti sauce, banana ketchup, sugar, and water. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in hot dog slices and continue to cook until hot dogs are heated through. Serve over spaghetti with Cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.

By DarKerRaven

Telur Balado (Spicy Chile Sauce with Eggs)

Telur Balado (Spicy Chile Sauce with Eggs)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Deep fry the eggs in the hot oil until they are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the chile peppers, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, and shrimp paste in a food processor; blend into a paste. Add in peanut oil. Process again until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the chile pepper mixture into the skillet. Stir the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Add the fried eggs to the mixture, turning to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

By Rani Rasfiardha

Chicken with Chicharo (Snow Peas)

Chicken with Chicharo (Snow Peas)

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir the oyster sauce into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and mix; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomato, carrot, and celery; cover again and cook another 5 minutes. Cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Fold the snow peas into the mixture.
  2. 2 Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; stir into the liquid in the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Chicken Sotanghon

Chicken Sotanghon

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken legs and simmer until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Reserving the liquid, remove chicken and allow to cool, then remove meat from the bones and shred with two forks. Discard the skin and bones.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and pour enough warm water over them to cover completely; allow to soak until pliable, about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms, reserving water; slice, and set aside. Place noodles in reserved water, adding more warm water if needed to cover; allow to soak until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut noodles if desired.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add achiote powder and continue to cook and stir until the mixture is well coated. Stir in shredded chicken meat, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and fish sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and reserved cooking liquid from chicken. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add noodles and cook 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onions.

By lola

Goat Stew

Goat Stew

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix goat meat with vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours. For the best flavor, marinate at least 6 hours. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels; reserve marinade and garlic separately.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook goat meat in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer goat meat to a plate and set aside. Reserve drippings in the pot.
  3. 3 Add onion, bell pepper, and reserved garlic to drippings. Cook and stir over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Return goat meat to sauce. Pour in beef stock and reserved marinade; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until meat is partially tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in potato, carrots, and peas; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until goat meat is very tender and potato and carrots are cooked through, 20 to 30 more minutes. Adjust seasonings before serving.

By Olivia Tuggle

Pochero

Pochero

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add plantains and potatoes; cook until crisp on the outside, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer plantains and potatoes to a bowl; set aside. Reserve oil in the pot.
  2. 2 Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and chorizo; season with salt and black pepper. Cover the pot; cook 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour enough water to cover chicken completely. Bring to a simmer; cook 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in plantain mixture, cabbage, and garbanzo beans. Cook, covered, until cabbage is wilted and stew is hot, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Beef Asado

Beef Asado

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
100 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season beef with salt and black pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to a 6-quart pot. Brown beef chunks in the skillet, individually, on all sides; place in the pot.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes, quartered onion, olives with brine, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, and crushed peppercorns to the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in ketchup; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove beef from the pot; set aside. Add bell pepper to the pot; simmer 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet; add potatoes. Cook until golden brown; transfer to the pot.
  6. 6 Slice beef against the grain; add to the pot. Stir and cook, 5 minutes. Whisk corn flour and water together in a small bowl; stir into sauce to thicken if its too thin.

By lola

Braised Green Beans with Fried Tofu

Braised Green Beans with Fried Tofu

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
  2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
  3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
  5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
  6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN

Mie Goreng - Indonesian Fried Noodles

Mie Goreng - Indonesian Fried Noodles

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pan of water to a boil, and cook the ramen until tender, about 3 minutes. Plunge the noodles into cold water to stop the cooking, drain in a colander set in the sink, and drizzle the noodles with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place the chicken strips in a bowl, and toss with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat, and cook and stir the chicken until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shallots and garlic, and cook and stir until they start to turn brown. Add the cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms, and cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the ramen noodles, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and oyster sauce, mixing the noodles and sauces into the vegetables and chicken. Bring the mixture to a simmer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

By Fellicia R

Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette

Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then slice into strips.
  2. 2 While the mushrooms are roasting, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Plunge the carrot and radish sticks into the boiling water and after a few seconds, remove them and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. In a separate bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup cold water. Transfer the carrot and radish to the vinegar and lime marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes, longer if it's convenient.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, stir together the remaining lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water. This is the sandwich sauce.
  4. 4 To assemble sandwiches, sprinkle a little of the sandwich sauce onto each half of the French loaves. Place the roasted mushrooms onto the bottom half of each roll and sprinkle with a little more sauce. Top with a few slices of jalapeno, a few sticks of carrot and radish (minus the marinade), cucumber, basil and cilantro. Close with the tops of the bread and serve.

By Always The Hostess

High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast

High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season roast with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Place in a roasting pan or baking dish. Do not cover or add water.
  4. 4 Place roast in the preheated oven and reduce temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Roast for 21 minutes (7 minutes per pound), then turn off the oven and let roast sit in the hot oven for 2 1/2 hours. Do not open the door at all during this time.
  5. 5 Remove roast from the oven and check that the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Carve into thin slices to serve.

By Lyn N Barbour