4 salmon fillets (approximately 1 ½ pounds)2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter¼ cup chopped shallots1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons orange juice1 – 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon firmly-packed brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch½ cup toasted, sliced almonds Preheat oven to 350°. Soften 2 teaspoons butter. In a 13" x 9" x 2" pan arrange fish. Season… Continue reading Salmon with Citrus Sauce
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Shrimp “Hong Kong”
The entire recipe is written in the excellent handwriting that could be found on a couple of recipes in this box, during the time when my sister had been practicing her penmanship. The letters are very clear and very regular – that wonderful regularity of form is something I still cannot master! There is not… Continue reading Shrimp “Hong Kong”
Garlic Chicken à l’orange
When I collected this recipe, it sounded so good, and it still does. 2 whole chickens, 3 pounds each4 Valencia oranges12 cloves garlic, peeled1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons cornstarch½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups cooked white rice… Continue reading Garlic Chicken à l’orange
Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
½ pounds chicken tenders3 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 ½ teaspoons 5-spice powder2 cups pineapple chunks2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peanut oil2 tablespoons grated ginger3 ribs celery, sliced1 red bell pepper, cut in strips½ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons rice vinegar Cut tenders diagonally into ¼" slices. In large bowl, combine chicken, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and 5-spice… Continue reading Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
Stir-Fry Turkey Fajitas
4 flour tortillas, 10" size¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon cornstarch¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 medium onion, chopped3 medium green, red, or yellow sweet peppers, cut in thin strips3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces skinned, boned turkey breast, cut into thin strips. Heat oven to 300°. Wrap tortillas… Continue reading Stir-Fry Turkey Fajitas
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 water)1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated ginger root1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine,… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
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
Smoky Brisket Chili
1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup dark beer or Guinness2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon molasses2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut, cut into 1 ½" chunks1 sweet onion, sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) red… Continue reading Smoky Brisket Chili
Pork Teriyaki
3 + 2 tablespoons tablespoons light teriyaki sauce 4 cloves garlic, choppedthe juice and zest of 1 lime1 pound pork tenderloin1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 bunch scallions, trimmed, and cut… Continue reading Pork Teriyaki
Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
1 cup low-sodium beef broth3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon cornstarch¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes1 large head broccoli, cut into florets½ pound whole-grain linguine2 tablespoons vegetable oil½ pound flank steak, cut into ¼"-thick slices1 large green pepper, thinly sliced1 can (8 ounces) chopped water chestnuts, drained In a small bowl,… Continue reading Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
