I love a good stir fry. It’s like, you mean I can have everything I want from a takeout restaurant, but at home and like 230492 times healthier? Sign me up. I’ve been in an endless searching for the best ever chicken stir fry recipe, and for years, I’ve taken a go at making a…
Tag: asian recipes
Jalapeno Pineapple Chicken Meatballs
I’ve been daydreaming up this recipe for a while now. I used to get jalapeno pineapple chicken fried rice from this Thai place and it was amazing – chunks of chicken, fresh pineapple, and jalapeno…DELISH. So I was meandering around my kitchen and was like, “What are some healthier recipes I can start the new…
Thai Inspired Panang Curry
Going out for Thai Panang Curry is probably one of my favorite meals ever. With my seafood allergy, I usually have to be pretty careful at Thai restaurants, so I did what anyone who wants something “better than takeout,” and made my own! The nutty, red curry sauce draped over vegetables (or meat) is so…
Crock Pot Indian Butter Chicken [Low Cal!]
One of my all-time favorite things to order in is butter chicken from an amazing Indian restaurant here in Chicago. I literally crave it and could eat the sauce like soup…it’s that good. The thing is, it’s notttt good for my waist line, so for this “Crocktober,” I made it my mission to recreate my…
Sticky Chicken Teriyaki Bites
I remember watching Mad Men earlier this year and Betty made a special appetizer for Don and his colleagues called, “Rumaki.” I was fascinated. What is this fancy, 1950s dish that Betty cooked up! Well, I found out it was pretty much the basic party food involving bacon, water chestnuts, and a teriyaki style sauce….
Thai Inspired Red Curry Soup
Is there anything more magical than Thai curry? How about as a soup? I’ve created this colorful, magical soup that’s full of vegetables that will literally make you feel like you’re “eating the rainbow.” It’s spicy and soothing all at the same time…and low calorie, too! It’s the perfect soup for either a big lunch…
Filipino Inspired Garlic Fried Rice
You ever make a recipe so easy, but so delicious and think, “damn, how’d I go my whole life without eating this?” That’s how I felt about this Filipino Inspired Garlic Fried Rice recipe I managed to cook up. It’s the perfect side dish for when you want something a little more dolled up than plan…
Chinese Inspired Fried Rice Recipe
All right, fried rice! I promise, this fried rice recipe so quick and easy to make that it’ll be a great side dish or lunch for you to make any day of the week. I sometimes add chicken to this recipes, but the choice is up to you! Fried rice is nostalgic for me. Some…