Ingredients Serves 4 8 ounces (1/2 box) spaghetti or linguine 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup bean sprouts 3/4 cup … Read More →

I don’t know about you, but it seems like everyone I know is under the weather right now (including my twins, step-daughter and hubby). Here’s a quick and soul satisfying soup you can make in under 15 minutes. It’s made with healing chicken broth, rich miso paste and yummy veggies. Whether you’re nursing a cold … Read More →

These spicy, sweet and sticky wings will add a fabulous Asian twist to your Super Bowl Party! The chicken wings are tossed in flour seasoned with Five Spice powder and then deep fried until crispy and golden brown. The chicken wings are then mixed in a sauce of sweet Thai chili sauce, srircha sauce, butter, … Read More →

Here’s another one for the Meatless Mondays file. This simple recipe couldn’t be more delicious or easier to make. The salty and sweet flavors from the fish sauce and oyster sauce come together beautifully with the heat from the chili-garlic sauce. A touch of sherry enhances the flavors and aroma in this dish resulting in … Read More →

Love me, love my lemon chicken.  Pucker up, folks, because this lemon chicken is out of this world!  The batter fries up incredibly light crispy and the sauce is bright, fresh and of course, super duper lemony.  It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart (like me, according to my hubby…haha) and is great to … Read More →

Although this recipe isn’t really fried “rice” it is prepared just like authentic Thai fried rice but instead of rice I’m using quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). If you didn’t already know, quinoa is truly a super food. Not only is it low in calories it is a complete protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential amino … Read More →

My sister Jeanie is hosting an intimate dinner party for New Year’s Eve and was looking for an sophisticated yet easy dessert to make for her guests.  I suggested this  Banana Walnut Wonton recipe which is amazingly simple to make yet so elegant and festive when served in a martini glass over French vanilla ice … Read More →

Since the Iron Chef America episode I guest judged just re-aired, I wanted to adapt one of Morimoto’s amazing recipes (he won afterall!) for this post. Morimoto’s sweet and citrusy tempura dipping sauce with a bit of creamy heat is out of this world. It’s made with lemon juice, lemon zest, cointreau, chili sauce and … Read More →

After several days of turkey sandwiches, turkey soup and turkey ala king, I decided to treat my family to something different…something sweet, sour and delicious. This is my mother Leeann’s famous Sweet and Sour Pork recipe. Tender pieces of pork are coated in a delicate batter, flash fried and then tossed in tangy, sweet and … Read More →

I decided to repost this yummy appetizer after realizing that many of you may not only be hosting Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving Eve for out of town relatives. I’m in the same boat with 30 of my in-laws descending in from all over the country starting tonight! This is a perfect starter as your guests can … Read More →