“Noodles with special peanut sauce. (served cold)” is what my local Chinese restaurant calls it. There are variations. One of my favorites tops it with julienned cucumber, and when the sauce is especially spicy, it’s a welcome cooling for your mouth. I have a surprising number of recipes for home-cooked versions of this dish, each… Continue reading Cold and Spicy Noodles
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Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Along with the “other ideas”, is not one, but 4 recipes, all consisting of a sauce that goes on to cooked spaghetti. For the sake of simplicity, I have split the others off into three separate posts:Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato SauceLinguine with Spinach PestoSpaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This one might be my favorite… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry white wine, or water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter*1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Along with the “other ideas”, is not one, but 4 recipes, all consisting of a sauce that goes on to cooked spaghetti. For the sake of simplicity, I have split the others off into three separate posts:Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato SauceLinguine with Spinach PestoSpaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This one might be my favorite… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients: 1 cup diced ripe tomato4 ounces cubed mozzarella cheese½ cup diced green Bell pepper¼ cup olive oil½ teaspoon oregano 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked and hot Mix sauce ingredients together in a large serving bowl; set… Continue reading Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Linguine with Spinach Pesto
Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients:1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese,1/3 cup shelled walnuts1/3 cup boiling water2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt Hot, freshly cooked linguine In a blender or food processor, purée all sauce ingredients; toss… Continue reading Linguine with Spinach Pesto
Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients:1 container (15 ounces) of ricotta cheese1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers, drained3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper. 1 pound spaghetti, hot and freshly cooked In blender or food processor, process… Continue reading Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili with Tortilla Crisps
2 cups crushed tortilla chips1 cup whole tortilla chips1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces2 teaspoons cooking oil2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained6 ounces Monterey Jack with jalapeno, shredded1 can (4 ½ ounces) diced green chiles1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth½ cup water chopped fresh cilantroTortilla… Continue reading Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili with Tortilla Crisps
Chile Colorado Con Carne
2 pounds tender stew meat, either beef or pork, cubed1 cup coarsely chopped shallots2 tablespoons cooking oil3 cups (1 recipe) Chile Colorado (Red Chile Sauce)1 cup water White Sauce1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon floura pinch of salt1 cup milk Brown meat in a small amount cooking oil. When nicely browned, remove meat from the pan… Continue reading Chile Colorado Con Carne
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