Category: Asian

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian, Dips, Dressings, and Spreads

Evening guys! So tonight I made 2 of the Blue Apron meals. Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings and Asian Chicken Steamed Buns.  They paired perfectly together. Becca LOVED the steamed buns and kinda liked the dumplings. Katie cleaned her plate. We made them try a bite of cabbage. They didn’t try to spit it out, so I consider that a sucess!

*not pictured—sesame soy glaze dipping sauce that was used to top the buns and dip the dumplings =)

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I made this salad out of all the leftovers…Shredded Purple Cabbage, chicken cut in to bite-sized pieces, thinly sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a lovely sesame dressing (1 tablespoon miso, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon mayo. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, and you have yourself a delightful summer salad! Taking this for lunch tomorrow!

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Asian, Dips, Dressings, and Spreads, Seafood

So I’m cooking away over here! Last night I made some chicken stir fry with Chinese noodles…

When I make this, I use different combinations of sauce. Here was the line up for this dinner…

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Last night I asked the girls what they wanted for dinner. It was between something made with beef or tilapia. They chose this lovely recipe…  We ate it with a side of macaroni. There was so much fish between the 3 of us, that I didn’t even bother with a veggie. Just like last time, we scarfed it down after a night of activities, so there is no picture evidence. So I found this picture that actually looks pretty close; the first time I made it with rosemary, but alas, it is winter and I don’t have any  fresh.

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Tomorrow is a lots of homework and a late cheer practice, so we might have to go out. Thursday is a night out with a SUPER close friend who the girls know as their Uncle and lots more homework and studying. Why does third grade have SO much homework? I have no idea about Friday. Maybe I will make a meatloaf or something new; I still have that beef in the freezer. Saturday is out with some old work friends, so hubby will have a date night with his little ladies. After that I have no idea! Have a great rest of the week!

The Honey Pig

Asian, Date Night, Eating Out

So last night was date night! We wanted to do something different, so we came up with the idea to go out to Korean Barbecue. This place was quite the experience! The atmosphere was amazing, cool Korean music blared, and everyone looked like they were just having a great night of fun, friends, family, and food!

The servers start out by putting some sprouts and kimchi on the cast iron dome skillet. They put out a spread of different sauces (bean paste, spicy chili sauce, pickled jalapenos), some lettuce, and different wraps (daikon radish, rice paper, and lettuce).  Then they bring out the meat. We ordered the honey pork, beef steak, and some tofu. It was all so delicious, but I think I liked the steak the best.

The next time I go, I am ordering the whole octopus. I saw a table that got it and I just have to try it!

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Sesame Thai Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Asian, Chicken, One pot meal

Evening guys! So tonight I was planning on making Montery Chicken https://funfoodiefamily.com/2014/06/09/copy-cat-montery-chicken/, but I realized I didn’t have any cheddar cheese. Then I saw this in the pantry and had a new idea for dinner…006
In the time it takes you to cook the rice, your chicken and veggie stir fry will be done! Perfect timing! This would be great with beef, shrimp, or tofu!

Sesame Thai Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil (sub whatever oil you have)
3 chicken breasts cut in to bite sized pieces
1/2 container of Thai Ginger chicken stock
1 tablespoon ginger paste (Asian markets), or minced ginger
2 tablespoons Hoisin
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1-2 cups stir fry veggies- I used a combo of broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and shallots, but any veggie you have on hand would be great (mushrooms, peppers, baby corn, etc)
1 cup of rice

Directions

Cook rice to package. I used half water and half of the Thai Ginger Chicken Stock.
Combine all the veggies and chicken in a wok with a couple tablespoons of peanut oil. Add a splash of your stock, hoisin, and sesame oil. Cook on medium high heat until chicken is cooked through.

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Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry with Cantonese Noodles

Asian, Chicken, Pasta

First things first. Full Disclosure; Yesterday, the girls and I had this for dinner…

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After playing at the pool all afternoon eating these…

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No shame! Ever!

This week they are going to Lacrosse camp. They are seriously loving it. So looks like we are going to have a couple of cheerleading lacrosse players. Should be an exciting year! You just wait until you see K in her cheerleading uniform. Totes adorbs!

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So anyways, tonight I made a yummy stir fry for dinner. I have made a couple of different stir fry meals before here on the blog. Usually it involves a sauce, lots of veggies, a protein, and a carb. Tonight was no different. Next time, I am going to try to make beef and broccoli. Look for that soon!

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry with Cantonese Noodles

Ingredients

Sauces: Stir Fry (1/2 bottle), Hoisin (2 tablespoons), Sesame Seed Oil (1 tablespoon)

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Veggies: Sweet Peppers (I used 3 different colors, all sliced equal to about 1 full pepper)
1 container of shiitake mushrooms, chopped
3 heads of Baby Bok Choy, chopped
1 handful of snow peas
1 small can each of baby corn, sliced water chestnuts, and sliced bamboo shoots

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Protein: Chicken Thighs, cut in bite sized pieces

Carb: Cantonese Noodles-use whatever noodles you can find…I also love those Ramen noodles, minus the weird “flavor” packet it comes with.

Directions- Marinate your chicken thighs in half of the stir fry sauce (1/4 bottle). Prep all your veggies. Start boiling your water for your pasta. Heat your wok (or large circular pan) with a few tablespoons of peanut or veggie oil. Begin to cook the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes or so. Add in your mushrooms and peppers. Cook another 5 minutes. Add the rest of the veggies and start cooking your pasta. Add in the rest of your sauces. When the bok choy is cooked down, add in your pasta. Mix well and taste. Add more sauce if desired.

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