Archive for October, 2007
½ cup (125 mL) grated parmesan cheese
5 eggs
½ cup (125 mL) milk
½ cup (125 mL) cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
½ lb (225 g) cooked spinach spaghetti or fettuccine
2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, chives)
1 tbsp (15 mL) pine nuts
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. […]
October 14th, 2007 | Posted in Starters, Pasta | No Comments
1 lb (450 g) fresh green asparagus, tough ends removed
1 slice fresh ginger
1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry
3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable stock
2 egg whites
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
1 cup (250 mL) seasoned vegetable stock
1. Place asparagus, ginger, sherry and stock into pan. Cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes until crispy tender. Place asparagus […]
October 12th, 2007 | Posted in Healthy Vegetarian Fare, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
18 fresh min sprigs
12 tsp brown sugar
18 tbsp fresh lemon juice
9 oz gold rum
club soda
1. In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and fresh lemon juice and stir thoroughly.
2. Top with ice. Add gold rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club […]
October 11th, 2007 | Posted in Mojito Recipe, Beverages | No Comments
6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable stock
1 ripe tomato, skinned, seeded and cut in ½ inch (1 cm) dice
5 button mushrooms, sliced
2 oz (60 g) bean sprouts, root removed
¼ lb (110 g) bean curd, sliced
salt and pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
1. Bring stock to a boil. Add tomato and mushrooms and simmer for 3 minutes. Add […]
October 10th, 2007 | Posted in Soups, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
½ tsp (2.5 mL) chopped fresh ginger
½ lb (225 g) crabmeat, flaked
6 cups (1.5 L) fish stock, seasoned
1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry
3/4 cup (185 mL) corn kernels
1 ½ tbsp (20 mL) cornstarch blended with
3 tbsp (45 mL) stock or water
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
chopped green onions, to garnish
1. Heat […]
October 10th, 2007 | Posted in Soups, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
5 tbsp (75 mL) brown rice
1 cup (250 mL) water
2 ½ cups (625 mL) milk soy milk
½ cup (125 mL) sugar
½ cup (125 mL) walnuts, coarsely chopped
¼ cup (60 mL) raisins
cinnamon or nutmeg
1. Put rice and water in a saucepan. Cook until water has been absorbed. Add milk and sugar and cook over on low […]
October 8th, 2007 | Posted in Mongolian Cuisine, Desserts | No Comments
24 wonton wrappers
lettuce leaf, for steaming
Filling
½ lb(225 g) firm bean curd, finely chopped
¼ lb (110 g) soybeans, cooked and mashed
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh coriander leaves
3 tbsp (45 mL) celery, finely chopped
2 chinese mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and chopped
2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
¼ tsp (1 […]
October 6th, 2007 | Posted in Healthy Vegetarian Fare, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh ginger
½ tsp (2.5 mL) chopped garlic
1 lb (450 g) mustard cabbage (choy sum), cut into 2 inch (5 cm) lengths
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) dry sherry
½ cup (125 mL) reserved canned abalone liquid
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) […]
October 6th, 2007 | Posted in Seafood, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
2 whole chicken breasts
1 slice ham steak cut ½ inch (1 cm) thick
poultry seasoning
2 tsp (10 mL) hoisin sauce
½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
1 egg, beaten
½ cup (125 mL) milk, or use half water and half milk
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
1 ½ cups (375 mL) oil, for deep-frying
1 oz (28 g) […]
October 4th, 2007 | Posted in Yum Cha, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments
1/2 lb (225 g) beef fillet, thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry
1/4 cup (60 mL) beef consommé
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic
1 tbsp (15 mL) hot bean sauce
1 large onion, cut into eighths
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch
1 tsp (5 mL) salt-reduced soy sauce
¼ cup (60 mL) vegetable stock or water
1. Combine sliced beef and […]
October 2nd, 2007 | Posted in Low Fat Food, Chinese Cuisine | No Comments