Tag Archives: Chinese cuisine

More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)

So this is really a variation on a few levels. One is that it is sort of a variation of this tofu recipe, and another is that it is a variation–or my interpretation–of Kung Pao Chicken. How this recipe is different from the original Kung Pao Chicken is that I of course replaced the chickenContinue reading “More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)”

Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)

Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables Yield: 4 servings 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (14oz.) firm tofu, drained and sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) 1 small onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 carrot peeled and sliced 2Continue reading “Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)”

Salute the General (or at least his chicken)

I’ve posted this recipe prior but not in some time….General Tso’s Chicken. Yup, that sweet and spicy deep fried chicken that is popular in so many American Chinese takeout restaurants. It’s easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost at a restaurant, and when you make it yourself you can control theContinue reading “Salute the General (or at least his chicken)”

Salute the General (or at least his chicken)

I’ve posted this recipe prior but not in some time….General Tso’s Chicken. Yup, that sweet and spicy deep fried chicken that is popular in so many American Chinese takeout restaurants. It’s easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost at a restaurant, and when you make it yourself you can control theContinue reading “Salute the General (or at least his chicken)”

Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables!

I’ve posted this in the past but not in a while so I thought I would re-post it. This is one of my favorite Asian recipes. It is really easy to make and really delicious (and nutritious, too). The only difference in the recipe pictured and the one written below is that I used aContinue reading “Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables!”

Really Simple (and really delicious) Stir-Fry Recipe

This recipe is so easy but it is also equally delicious. Once you have everything prepped it takes a mere 5 minutes to cook. While I used chicken, the recipe is equally good with nearly any other meat, poultry, or seafood; it can also be made vegetarian–sans meat–by substituting the meat with tofu, tempeh, seitan,Continue reading “Really Simple (and really delicious) Stir-Fry Recipe”

A Quick and Delicious Recipe (and how cooking can be therapeutic)

I’ve posted this recipe before and it’s one of my favorite stir-fries. Sometimes I make it myself and now-and–again I order it from a local restaurant. But, as often is the case, I’m jumping ahead. Last evening I was stressed; over a few things but basically that I had too much to do and notContinue reading “A Quick and Delicious Recipe (and how cooking can be therapeutic)”

Broccoli and Bean Curd Stir-Fry Recipe

This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s, simple, quick, and really delicious and nutritious. This is one of those simple restaurant-quality dishes that you’ll be wondering why you ever pay to have it prepared when it is so easy to make yourself. I’ve posted this recipe, or variations of it, a few times before,Continue reading “Broccoli and Bean Curd Stir-Fry Recipe”

Salute the General

I made this for staff lunch at work today…General Tso’s Chicken. It is not that difficult to prepare and really rewarding because when you make it yourself it is not greasy or sickeningly-sweet. The only differences in the version I prepared today (the one picture) is that I added a sliced orange and toasted sesameContinue reading “Salute the General”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#407)

Two portions of seafood and vegetable fried rice. I made this for staff lunch today and it was so good I brought a few leftovers home for dinner. To see the basic recipe being made click here (I also added curry spices to this recipe). Urban Simplicity.

Broccoli and Bean Curd

Broccoliand Bean Curd with Ginger, Garlic, and Hot Peppers Yield:4 servings 4tablespoons soy sauce 1tablespoon cider vinegar 1tablespoon sugar 2tablespoons cornstarch 4heads broccoli, cut into florets 12ounces firm tofu, sliced into 1-inch pieces 1cup vegetable oil (for frying) 1small onion, sliced 1red bell pepper, julienned 2cloves garlic, minced 1tablespoon minced ginger 1teaspoon crushed hot pepperContinue reading “Broccoli and Bean Curd”

(more) Fortune Cookie Philosophy

More accurately, for me, this should read: You should be able to undertake and complete anything you want to and put your mind and heart and soul to. And if the first 50 years of my life are any record of this…I would have to agree. Click to read a few more. Urban Simplicity.

Simple Stirfy…or, how to make something really quick and delicious with what you have

I’ve said this before, but some evenings cooking dinner in my home is like taking a mystery basket test. By the time I get home my son is hungry (and so am I) so time is something to consider…and there’s often just a scant few things in the fridge. Don’t believe the unrealistic TV showsContinue reading “Simple Stirfy…or, how to make something really quick and delicious with what you have”

Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Chicken Stirfry

This is one of my favorite stirfrys…traditionally it is made sans chicken–with just the broccoli and bean curd–but my son likes meat so I added it to the recipe; I like it this way, too. This is easy and nutritious; it’s a recipe–or variations of it–that I make somewhat frequently and have posted it aContinue reading “Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Chicken Stirfry”

Employee Meal, 21 March 2011

Yin and Yang salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette. The below recipe is simple to make, super-flavorful, and makes a delicious and healthy marinade or dressing for chicken, fish, or beef. To view additional Employee Meals, click here. Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette Yield: 4 cups 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2Continue reading “Employee Meal, 21 March 2011”

Broccoli, Bean Curd (and chicken) Stirfry

This is one of my favorite stirfrys, or at least a variation of it. It’s a recipe that you’ll find in most Chinese restaurants but is very simple to make at home. The original recipe is sans chicken (hence the reason it’s in parenthesis in the title), but having a teen-aged son usually requires someContinue reading “Broccoli, Bean Curd (and chicken) Stirfry”

My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)

This is a variation of a recipe I published in Artvoice a couple years ago and it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s simple to prepare and is close to flavor of a dish you may order at a Chinese restaurant. But when you make it at home you can control the salt and sugarContinue reading “My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)”

Fortune Cookie Philosophy

Friday nights are somewhat of a loose tradition with my son and I…we rent a movie and order Chinese takeout. And I always look forward to the fortune cookie at the end  of the meal, not so much for the actual cookie but what my “fortune” will be. Call me a sap but I reallyContinue reading “Fortune Cookie Philosophy”