Tag Archives: asian

Asian Style Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Posted on July 16, 2014 by okieranchwife

Oh the madness! The zucchini madness. It continues. By the end of this season I will have harvested twice my weight in the wonderful green squash. This is the first time I have tried squash pasta noodles. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk

Posted on May 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a combination of 2 different soup recipes which I thought would be pretty good together. I think it has a great taste, but it is not the prettiest soup to look at. The mushrooms tone down the bright … Continue reading →

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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup with Noodles

Posted on May 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

Lately, I have been experimenting with coconut. That usually leads a cook into Asian and specifically Thai cooking. I have not eaten at a real Thai restaurant  yet. Looking forward to that but for now I have to be satisfied with my version. … Continue reading →

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Asian Style Coleslaw

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This dish is a nice change of pace from the regular mayo type slaw. 5 cups Green Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Red Cabbage, thinly shredded 2 cups Napa Cabbage, finely shredded 2 Sweet Red Peppers, thinly sliced 2 Carrots, peeled and grated … Continue reading →

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Asian Chicken Salad

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a really easy salad that can be made up ahead of time for work lunches or sides at dinner.  Just leave out the chicken if you are vegetarian. You can add some Tofu or TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) … Continue reading →

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Sesame Garlic Green Beans

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

The harvest of green beans from home gardens should be coming in right about now. I grow a “yard long” Chinese green bean that tastes so good stir fried or cooked as in this recipe. This side pairs well with … Continue reading →

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Three Pea Stir-fry

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

I use this dish as an accompaniment to the blackened salmon we grill on our George Foreman grill. The blackened seasoning of the salmon works well with the heat from dried cayenne flakes of the stir-fry. 1 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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Kimchi

Posted on July 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, don’t be frightened. It’s only fermented cabbage and this recipe really is good.  I heard all of the horror stories about Kimchi so it wasn’t until about 4 months ago that I had the courage to try it.  And now I’m … Continue reading →

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