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Walnut and Pomegranate Chicken Stew (Fesenjoon)

Making FesenjoonFesenjoon is an Iranian/Persian dish served in the fall and winter. The recipe can vary a little, but the main ingredients are finely chopped walnuts and pomegranate molasses. This delicious stew can be made with duck, chicken, small meatballs, and even pumpkin. The recipe for a version made with chicken follows. You will love the rich, sweet and sour, flavor.

 

Vietnamese Pandan Honeycomb cake cut on plate

Vietnamese Pandan Honeycomb CakePandan is a tropical plant from SE Asia. It is used in Vietnamese and other places to flavor rice, bread or desserts, including this delicious honeycomb cake. You can find pandan online or at an Asian supermarket.

 

mixing Chicken Curry With Fresh Coconut Milk

Chicken Curry With Fresh Coconut MilkThis chicken curry is made especially good with fresh coconut milk. The addition of peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes enhance this flavor filled dish.

 

Split Pea and Eggplant Stew on plate

Split Pea and Eggplant Stew (Gheimeh Bademjan)Gheimeh Bademjan is a hearty Persian stew of eggplant, split peas and small pieces of meat. It is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, but in this version, beef is substituted.

 

A skewer of Persian Lamb Kabobs with roasted vegetables.

Making Persian Lamb KabobsIn Iran, lamb and mutton are used more often than chicken or beef. These delicious lamb kabobs are perfect as a main course or as appetizers.

 

cooked Spanish Bacon on plate

Homemade Tocino (Spanish Bacon)This favorite breakfast dish from the Philippines is actually a carryover from Spanish influence in the country. It can be prepared using pork bellies, chicken, or beef marinated in a tasty sauce, simmered, and then lightly fried. The recipe can be found below.

 

baked Lasagna

Making Christmas Day LasagnaThis lasagna is perfect for family gatherings such as Christmas or other special occasions. With 2 pounds of meat and four cheeses this is a hearty dish that although quite filling often finds guests asking for seconds.

 

piping filling into meringue Cups

Making Brazo de Mercedes CupsTypically Brazo de Mercedes is made as a meringue roll filled with custard, however this recipe offers a different configuration, as cups. The meringue cups are filled with the delicious egg yoke and condensed milk custard. Try this twist on a traditional Pilipino recipe today.

 

bowl of Lomi

LomiLomi is a favorite Filipino soup made with pork, fresh egg noodles, onion, cabbage, carrots, spices, and more. The recipe for this comfort food, that is appropriate for just about any meal, follows on this page.

 

Spicy Sweet Dried Fish on plate

Spicy Sweet Dried FishDried fish is soaked in a mixture of brown sugar, water, and diced chilies. Then after reducing the liquid and coating the fish, the pieces are fried and served, often with rice. Make this spicy sweet dried fish dish using the recipe provided on this page.

 

Thai Siomai with chili sauce

Thai SiomaiSiomai is a steamed dumpling containing meat, jicama, carrots, and seasonings. They are simple to make and can easily have their contents changed to your liking.

 

Korean Soy Bean Paste Soup

Korean Soy Bean Paste SoupA Korean recipe for a spicy, healthy soup using soy bean paste, tofu and veggies. It is best served with sticky rice and kimchi.

 

Squash Adobo with Pork Bits on plate

Squash Adobo with Pork BitsCombine onions, garlic, soy sauce, pork bits, and squash for a wonderful squash and pork adobo main dish that picks up a bit of sweetness from the squash. The recipe is offered on this page.

 

Beef Tapa ala Filipino

Beef Tapa ala FilipinoBeef tapas are a favorite dish in the Philippines. Seasoned, marinated thin slices of beef are used to prepare this tasty dish which can be served and enjoyed at any meal.

 

Prawns in spicy sauce

Making Spicy PrawnsThis special occasion prawn dish from the Philippines may become a special occasion meal for you as well. The preparation instructions, ingredients, and accompanying photos appear on this page.

 

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Butter Chicken in bowl

Instant Pot Butter ChickenAn Indian inspired buttery chicken meal that can be made in less time in an instant pot. Serve this garam masala and curry spiced entree with rice or naam bread.

 

adding chili sauce to pot

Instant Pot Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli and Beef (Bun Bo Hue)Beef shanks, meatballs, and fried pork patties combine with various seasonings and finally rice vermicelli to create this delicious bun bo hue. The complete recipe follows.

 

Pichi Pichi

Making Pichi PichiPichi Pichi is a favorite breakfast meal in the Philippines. It consists of steamed, sweetened cassava. Learn how to prepare this delicious dessert.

 

cooked Carnitas

Instant Pot CarnitasYour Instant Pot can be used for so many recipes. Try this delicious pork carnitas dish and have dinner ready in an hour.

 

cut Japanese Fruit Sandwich on plate

Japanese Fruit SandwichThis Japanese sweet treat is assembled as you would a sandwich. It is made with slices of bread whipped cream and fresh fruits of your choice.

 

formed Glutinous Rice Balls

Making Sticky Rice BallsMaking sticky rice balls can be fun and tasty. A treat made with steamed glutinous rice batter and often shared around the Chinese new year.

 

Hawaiian Fish Paksiw on plate

Filipino Paksiw RecipesPaksiw is the second most popular cooking tradition in the Philippines after adobo. This is a favorite everyday method for cooking fish. When pineapple is added to the typical ingredients used in boiling the fish, it is referred to as Hawaiian. This page contains a recipe for Hawaiian fish paksiw.

 

Tuna Mayo Onigiri with fruit on plate

Tuna Mayo OnigiriThese delicious Japanese style seaweed wrapped rice balls are stuffed with a tasty tuna salad style filling. They are easy to make and a great fast to grab snack or light meal. Make them in traditional ball shapes or triangles and with or without the nori, dried seaweed sheet wrappers.

 

A plate of deep fried egg rolls.

Making Egg RollsMaking your own eggs rolls at home is easy and relatively fast. It also allows you to personally determine the types of fillings you prefer. Choose from the recipes on this page. Provide a dipping sauce if desired and enjoy.

 

Instant Pot Caramelized Pork and Eggs

Instant Pot Caramelized Pork and EggsThe advent of the Instant Pot has helped to speed up the cooking time for numerous dishes. You can make a version of Vietnamese Thit Kho, pork and eggs, using your Instant Pot.

 

Chicken Schnitzel on plate with lemon bridges

Making Chicken SchnitzelSchnitzel is a German dish made with meat that has been thinned using a tenderizer, then it is coated in breadcrumbs, and fried.

 

A Korean hot pot on a table.

Asian Hot Pot RecipesThis style of hot pot originated in China but is popular in many Asian countries. It consists of cooking tidbits of savory food in simmering broth, similar to European broth fondue.

 

cooked Carnitas

Instant Pot CarnitasHere's a delicious and juicy pork carnitas recipe made in an Instant Pot! If you would like, you can pan fry the carnitas after it's been cooked for the meat to be crispy.

 

Green Pumpkin Flower Soup

Green Pumpkin Flower Soup RecipeWith a chicken broth base, a touch of fish sauce, pumpkin flowers, and a bit of seasoning you too can make some of this delicious soup. This page contains the ingredients list, instructions, and a finished photo of green pumpkin flower soup.

 

A plate of homemade falafel.

Falafel RecipesThis page contains recipes for falafel, the traditional style made with chickpeas, as well as, a Lebanese version that includes fava beans.

 

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Using Mrs. Wage's Packaged Salsa Mix?How much chopped onion and chopped green pepper do I add to packaged salsa mix? I am using Mrs. Wage's packaged salsa mix. I have used it before with the ingredients mentioned, but only tomatoes is mentioned now.

 

Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish and Pineapple in bowl

Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish and PineappleThis catfish and pineapple recipe is a delicious traditional Vietnamese dish. Your family or guests will really appreciate the flavors of this meal.

 

sticky rice and beans in bowl with coconut cream and chopped nuts

Sticky Rice with Black Beans, Mung Beans, and CoconutAmericans enjoy this sticky rice with black beans, mung beans and coconut cream as a dessert. In Vietnam it is served for breakfast.

 

A bowl of homemade miso soup.

Week 25: Miso SoupJapanese miso soup is very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients from a Asian supermarket. The savory vegetarian soup is perfect as a first course or as a light summer lunch or dinner option.

 

dipping water spinach leaf in beaten egg

Water Spinach Crisp RecipeIpomoea aquatica, or water spinach, grows in tropical climates worldwide. It is also known as Chinese spinach, river spinach and a variety of regional names. This recipe is from the Phillipines, where it is called kangkóng. The green leaves are dipped in an egg coating and then fried to make this unusual Filipino crisp.

 

Japanese Pickled Plums on plate

Making Japanese Pickled Plums (Umeboshi)Called Umeboshi in Japan, these salted pickled plums are sour and savory. It takes about 6 months for them to ferment. They are often served with rice.

 

Sweet Spicy Squid Adobo on plate

Making Filipino Squid AdoboFilipino adobo use vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices to flavor meat or seafood. In this recipe, squid is prepared in the adobo style, adding a salty sour component. Great served with rice.

 

A finished bowl of pork menudo.

Pork Menudo RecipeThis hearty Filipino dish uses pork, tomato paste and vegetables to create a savory stew. It is very popular to serve at parties.

 

Apple Green Eggplant on plate

Apple Green Eggplant (Ca Phao)The botanical name of these small green eggplants is Solanum macrocarpon. Known as ca phao in Vietnam, they are also called apple green eggplant or Thai eggplant. Varieties can be found in the Carribbean, South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese variety is slightly bitter and can be eaten raw, in stirfries or soups, or can be pickled.

 

cooking chicken

Easy Sesame Chicken RecipeChopping the chicken can take most of the time to recreate this Chinese food favorite at home. This is a recipe for some easy sesame chicken.

 

Mexican Black Beans

Mexican Black Beans RecipeThis simple black bean recipe includes queso fresco for traditional Mexican flavor. Since it uses dried beans, plan for cooking or soaking time, or just substitute canned for a quicker option.

 

Japanese Style Fried Chicken (Karate) on plate

Japanese Style Fried Chicken (Karaage)Karaage is a cooking technique for deep frying lightly coated foods, similar to making tempura. Make this Japanese style fried chicken for your family instead of KFC and they will thank you for it.

 

Easy Moussaka baked on pan

Easy Moussaka RecipeThis Greek or Middle Eastern eggplant dish is popular in many parts of the world. This version is easy to make at home and is sure to be loved by your family.

 

A bowl of creamy Tom Kha Gai soup.

Tom Kha Gai Soup RecipeChicken, coconut milk and galagnal are the essential ingredients to make this savory Thai soup. This page contains a recipe for tom kha gai soup.

 

piece of Homemade Buko Pie

Homemade Buko Pie RecipeThis traditional Filipino dessert uses fresh young coconut or buko to make a delicious pie. This page has a recipe for homemade buko pie.

 

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finished Chicken, Carrot and Potato Curry in bowl

Chicken, Carrot and Potato Curry RecipeCurry powder is used to transform basic ingredients into a flavorful and nutritious one pot meal. This page contains a recipe for chicken, carrot and potato curry.

 

Bowl of Kashmiri Harissa

Kashmiri Harissa RecipeThis delicious Middle Eastern porridge is made with ground lamb, rice and spices. This page contains a recipe for kashmiri harissa.

 

Taquitos stacked on a plate.

Homemade TaquitosMake these savory rolled appetizers at home instead of at your favorite Mexican restaurant. This page contains recipes for homemade taquitos.

 

Fudge Top Cassava Cake

Cassava Cake RecipeThe starch of the tropical root cassava is used to make tapioca. This cake is a classic Filipino dessert. This page contains cassava cake recipe.

 

Skillet Carne Asada on plate with peppers lime and cabbage

Skillet Carne Asada RecipeYou can make delicious carne asada at home on your stove. This page contains a recipe for skillet carne asada.

 

Vietnamese Shrimp, Pork and Egg Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu) in bowls

Vietnamese Shrimp, Pork and Egg Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)Vietnamese cuisine has many delicious noodle soups besides the famous pho. Use egg noodles and Asian flavors like shrimp and pork to make this savory soup. This page is about making Vietnamese shrimp, pork and egg noodle soup (bun rieu).

 

Indian samosas with sauce and herbs.

Making SamosasSamosas are a savory Indian pastry that often contains hearty ingredients like potatos, lentils and peas. This is a page about making samosas.

 

Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce on plate

Chicken Spring Rolls with Peanut SauceThese spring rolls can be filled with any kind of fresh vegetables that you want. They are a light, healthy meal and taste great dipped in the homemade peanut sauce. This is a page about chicken spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce.

 

Japanese Glazed Tofu Steak on plate

Japanese Glazed Tofu SteakFlavor bland and boring tofu with soy sauce, onion, ginger and daikon radish for a savory meatless dish. This page has instructions for making Japanese glazed tofu steak.

 

Vietnamese Sponge Gourd and Enoki Mushroom Soup in bowl

Vietnamese Sponge Gourd and Enoki Mushroom SoupIf you can't find these unusual ingredients at a local Asian market, substitute zucchini and button mushrooms for a delicious alternative. This page contains a recipe for making Vietnamese sponge gourd and enoki mushroom soup.

 

Fresh Papaya Chutney

Fresh Papaya ChutneyThis flavorful fruit based condiment complements many Indian dishes. Chutney can also be used as a sandwich spread and as topping on various meats, either when cooking or later on the side. This is a page about making fresh papaya chutney.

 

Ratatouille

Ratatouille RecipesThis French dish has been made for centuries, combining zucchini, eggplant, and peppers to make a delicious and hearty stew. Modern versions can be prepared in a variety of ways and with different ingredients, like tomatoes. This page contains ratatouille recipes.

 

Homemade Vietnamese pho on a table, ready to eat.

Homemade Vietnamese PhoInstead of going out, you can save money and make your own delicious pho at home in your instant pot or pressure cooker. This is a page about homemade Vietnamese pho.

 

A dinner plate with roast chicken with aji sauce

Roasted Chicken with Aji Sauce RecipeAn aji green sauce originated in Peru and is flavored by aji peppers and cilantro. It goes wonderfully with marinated roasted chicken. This page contains a recipe for roasted chicken with aji sauce.

 

rolled Tortilla

Healthy Homemade TortillasBy adding healthier oils rather than the typical lard or shortening and substituting whole wheat flour for some of the white flour you can make healthier tortillas at home. Try this recipe for making healthy tortillas.

 

A fresh Vietnamese salad in a bowl.

Vietnamese Salad RecipesThe fresh Asian herbs and spices give Vietnamese salads their distinctive flavors and colors. This page contains Vietnamese salad recipes.

 

Pork Binaguongan with rice on plate

Pork BinaguonganPork Binaguongan is one of the most loved Filipino food. It's cooked to tenderness with a crisp. Filipinos are known for sweet, savory flavors and it's all packed in this dish. Baguong is actually shrimp paste which is cooked with spicy, savory and sweet flavor and mostly used as a sauce for green mangoes.

 

Instant Pot Chicken Pho in pan

Instant Pot Chicken PhoIf you have an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, you can easily make pho right at home - perfect for our current winter weather.

 

Sardina Empanadas in bowl ready to eat

Sardina EmpanadasSardines packed in tomato sauce are mixed with sandwich spread to make the filling in this variation on these tasty mini hand pies. This is a page about making sardina empanadas.

 

Lentil Stew with Fried Mint Sauce

Lentil Stew with Fried Mint SauceThis traditional Persian dish combines lentils with cinnamon and other spices for a hearty stew. The fried mint sauce is a delicious finishing touch. Try out this recipe for lentil stew with fried mint sauce.

 

cooked chicken on a bed of lettuce

Mozambique Chicken RecipesThe flavor of citrus and peppers meld to create this yummy dish that is a favorite in parts of Africa, but was inspired by Portuguese cuisine. This page contains a Mozambique chicken recipe.

 

Stack of flatbread.

Flatbread RecipesFlat breads are a mainstay in many cuisines from Italy, through the middle east, India, and on to Ethiopia, with many variations along the way. Try them all and pair them up with your favorite international recipes or any favorite meal. This page contains flatbread recipes.

 

Indian dessert, Sheera.

Fixing Pineapple Sheera That is Too Sweet?Sheera is a sweet Indian pudding made from coarse semolina flour. This is a page about fixing pineapple sheera that is too sweet.

 

A Peruvian mussel dish inside the mussel shells.

Peruvian Mussels RecipeThis spicy recipe for mussels from Peru may become your favorite way to prepare these tasty shellfish. This page contains a Peruvian mussels recipe.

 

Watermelon Rind Pickles on plate

Japanese Style Watermelon Rind PicklesOnce the skin is removed, the light green rind of a watermelon can be pickled and enjoyed. This is a page about Japanese style watermelon rind pickles.

 

Simplified Bicol Express

Simplified Bicol ExpressBicol express is a traditional dish from the Philippines. The Bicol region is famous of its creamy texture and spicy flavor. This is a type of stew made from coconut milk, chillies, pork, shrimp paste and some other spices. This recipe I'm making is simplified with just coconut milk, chillies and some beans, but it still tastes the same.

 

Puto Flan Bombs on plate

Puto Flan BombsThis exciting recipe explodes with cheese and cream in your mouth. That's why I call it a bomb. It is a combination of custard and steamed cheese cake.

 

Greek Stifatho in a pan.

Greek Stifatho (Stifado) RecipeStifatho is a traditional Greek stew containing tomatoes and onions. This page contains a Greek stifatho (stifado) recipe.

 

Indian Flat Bread

Pudhina Paratha (Mint Flatbread)This flavorful flatbread will remind you of your favorite Indian restaurant. This is a page about making pudhina paratha (mint flatbread).

 

Stuffed Grape Leaves on plate

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmeh)When I was younger, one of the reasons I adored long road trips was because my mum would make these awesome portable stuffed grape leaves to eat as we travelled. These delicious finger foods are filled with protein and make a great meal. They're awesome for lunchbox meals and picnics. These keep well for several days in the fridge.

 

Top view of a bowl of chicken congee.

Congee RecipesThere is a breakfast in China as popular as our bacon and eggs. It consists of cooked down rice and any veggies or meat that you have on hand. This page has congee recipes.

 

Square bowl of miso soup.

Miso Soup RecipesMake this delicious Japanese soup right at home. This page contains recipes for miso soup.

 

Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage (Xoi Lap Xuong) on plate

Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage (Xoi Lap Xuong)This is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes, called Xoi Lap Xuong which translates to Sticky Rice Chinese Sausage.

 

Vietnamese Inspired Fried Rice

Vietnamese Inspired Fried RiceThis is a recipe I learned from my mom and I included some tips and tricks she does with her eggs and sausage. There are different ways to make Vietnamese fried rice. You can add carrots, other vegetables and meats, too.

 

Japanese Croquettes on plate with sauce

Easy Japanese CroquettesThese "croquettes" are easy to make, and yummy with the crispy outside, and soft insides with potato, onions and ground beef. They can be served with rice, shredded cabbage or fruit. This is a real easy dish to make, and a great way to also use left over mashed potatoes when you have them.

 

Sweet and Sour Pork on a serving dish.

Sweet-and-Sour Pork RecipesTender pork with a sweet and sour glaze or sauce is a restaurant and homemade favorite. Have some tonight. This page contains sweet-and-sour pork recipes.

 

Puffed Rice on plate

Puffed Rice (Ampao)One famous delicacy in some provinces here in the Philippines is the so called "ampao" or puffed rice. I don't know how this is being made into a snack bar but I do have an idea how to simply cook it. Just as easy as 1,2,3 you can have an instant snack made out of leftover steamed rice; just leftovers. So as I always say, at home nothing is wasted.

 

Vegetarian spring rolls on a white plate

Spring Roll RecipesSimple light and delicious ingredients wrapped up in rice rolls and served with dipping sauces. These are very popular in Vietnamese and Thai restaurants but are easy to make at home.

 

Pan Fried Chicken Quesadilla slices stacked on a plate

Pan Fried Chicken QuesadillaChicken and cheese are melted inside tortillas for this classic Mexican inspired dish. This page is about making pan fried chicken quesadilla.

 

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