Classic Diner Burger This is THE burger you get in a diner or burger joint that celebrates all things beef. The charred meat is key, achieved when using the hot pan. You get smokey, caramelized flavour simply using your run-of-the mill frying pan. This is also the foundation for my Ultimate Burger. Originally posted on 06 January, ...
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Bean Sprouts Stir Fry (Chow Mein)
Bean Sprouts Stir Fry (Chow Mein) My guilty pleasure used to be ordering a yummy pizza but I really don’t like takeout pizza as much as my homemade pizza (shameless plug) anymore, so what to do? Well, Mike LOVES Chinese takeout so now I find myself studying the Chinese menu and trying to figure out how to make it healthier!! I love the chow mein! ...
Chicken Teriyaki
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 ...
Chicken and Broccoli with Mushrooms
Chicken and Broccoli with Mushrooms This is a quick stir fry inspired by the classic Chinese Dish, Beef and Broccoli. This is incredibly filling and delicious, oh and fast cooking; what more could you want!?! ...
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Baked Coconut Shrimp Yum, yum and yum, who doesn’t love Coconut Shrimp (especially the naughty one from everyone’s favourite seafood restaurant chain!?!), here I’ve lightened it up by baking it and in case you need more convincing, coconut is high In vitamins and minerals and is great for your blood and skin. Happy nut day! Serves 4 453 g ...
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken This is a dish I had never had before and I was missing out! This is delicious! A little bit of planning is required because the longer it marinates, the better. I served this with steamed rice and roasted broccoli (yum!!!). Serves 4 -6 4 – 6 Skinless bone-in chicken breasts 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ...
Veggie Stir Fry in Black Bean Sauce
Veggie Stir Fry in Black Bean Sauce I found the black bean sauce in another grocery store! OMG! This comes together in minutes and tastes incredible. This is definitely an amazing variation of my Pantry Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce recipe. Serves 4 2 tbsp black bean sauce (I used Lee Kum Kee) 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 tbsp ...
Pantry Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce
Pantry Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce In honour of my Chinese take-out love affair this is another yummy dish I always enjoy. I couldn’t find Black Bean sauce in my local grocery store so I used Hoisin Sauce in it’s place and this was pretty good if I may say so myself! Serves 4 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce 1 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce 1 ...
Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken I love quick-cooking, Chinese take-out! This comes together in minutes and tastes amazing. I have controlled for all of the fat and salt and not to toot my own horn but this tastes as good as the full-fat take-out! Serves 4 ½ Cup orange juice ½ Cup sodium reduced stock (I used beef) 1 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce 1 ...
Chicken and Broccoli Stir fry with Tomatoes
Chicken and Broccoli Stir fry with Tomatoes This is based on the take out favourite, Beef and Broccoli. I added tomato sauce for a touch red! Add fresh tomatoes in place jarred; simply throw them in and mix just before you turn off the heat. This recipe calls for rice; I used white because it’s what I had on hand. Brown rice is always the ...
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Cheese pizza doesn’t get enough credit; usually the more toppings the better the pizza? I think cheese pizza allows you to taste and appreciate the dough, the sauce, the fresh herbs and yes, the cheese. These ingredients are highlighted rather than incidental. Serves 4 1 batch of whole wheat dough (pizza dough recipe) 1 ...