Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki is without a doubt one of my favourite meals to order as take out. I don’t even want to tell you how many times I’ve bought jarred teriyaki sauce thinking it would be too complicated to make my own. Man was I wrong! This dish comes together in minutes and it’s so delicious. Make sure you stick to the ...
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Lemon/Soy Flank Steak
Lemon/Soy Flank Steak I officially love flank steak! This is another yummy marinade for you; it’s lemony (yum!) and has a hint of Asian flare (double yum!). Flanks steak used to be considered a cheap cut of meat but then all of a sudden people clued in to how great it is and now it’s expensive, so unfair!!! Originally posted on May 04, ...
Vermicelli and Snow Pea Salad
Vermicelli and Snow Pea Salad Despite the strong ingredients, the best way to describe this warm pasta salad is delicate. The heat from the noodles mellows the garlic and helps the noodles absorb the vinaigrette. The vermicelli (also known as rice sticks) was available in the Asian Foods aisle in my regular grocery store. Since the vermicelli are ...
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps This is a recipe I shared years ago for a Mother's Day treat but honestly this is a great recipe for any and all occasions; big or small. I thought I was officially the last person on the planet to embrace lettuce wraps. That was until I saw the look on Mike’s face when I told him we were having lettuce ...
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce I’ve mentioned that my father is Italian and my mother is Swedish so growing up most (if not all) of our food was European (98% Italian!) so Japanese was something that my sister and I introduced to our parents through the take-out menu. I absolutely love teriyaki sauce but had no idea how to make it. Slowly through my blog ...
Asian Style Mushrooms and Green Beans
Asian Style Mushrooms and Green Beans This is another vegan recipe I shared years ago... enjoy! I am of the opinion that one can never have too many easy, delicious veggie recipes. This side comes together in under 10 minutes and is honestly really yummy. ...
Yummy Beef Stir Fry
Yummy Beef Stir Fry I’m definitely one to embrace the bitter cold of a Canadian winter but let me clarify; I only embrace it when I get to stay in my warm home snuggled up with my family. With this in mind I tend to stock my freezer and cupboards with hibernation in my heart. With that said come Spring I really have to start clearing things out. ...
Sticky Asian (Baked) Chicken
Sticky Asian (Baked) Chicken I am a huge fan of Gordon Ramsay’s, I love his food and I always learn something when I watch one of his shows or read one of his recipes. This recipe is adapted from one of his from his book “Healthy Appetite”. Serves 4 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat removed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper 6 ...
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze This is one of my go to sides, regardless of the season and regardless of whether it’s a quick dinner for myself, or I am hosting a dinner. This has always been a hit and it is beyond simple. And yes, I'm on an asparagus kick; it was just in season here! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 ...