This Slow Cooker Chinese Three Cup Chicken Recipe is a lighter version of a traditional Chinese braised chicken dish. I love authentic Chinese food but unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to come by where I live. Most of the restaurants around serve either Asian fusion food or Chinese American food. So, whenever I crave real Chinese…
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Healthy Main Course Recipes for health conscious food lovers.
Air Fried Spicy Chinese Eggplant
Air Fried Spicy Chinese Eggplant is a light version of a traditional Chinese dish where the eggplant is typically deep fried. This is one of my favorite home-style Chinese dishes. I used to make this eggplant dish quite often, but didn’t like all the oil needed to fry the eggplant. Thankfully, I have an air…
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food. I crave comfort foods in times of trouble and uncertainty. For me, these foods are cozy meals like this shepherd’s pie, macaroni and cheese, and pot roast. I first featured this recipe on my blog in October of 2012 when we got hit with Hurricane Sandy and…
Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
This Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup is made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with Korean red pepper flakes ~ it will warm up your belly. It was just 15 degrees one day last week (3 degrees with the windchill factor) and this Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup was calling my name. I…
Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe
Learn how to make Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup on the stovetop or pressure cooker, and what to serve this traditional noodle soup with. I love shopping at ethnic markets, and although there aren’t a lot near where I live, I’ve managed to find markets of all kinds within a 45 minute radius, including a…
Chinese Smoked Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)
Chinese Smoked Chicken is tender, delicious and fragrant. One of my Dad’s specialities used to be his smoked chicken. He grew up in Beijing and recently, I learned that smoked meats were quite popular in that region when he was growing up. I found a recipe for Chinese smoked chicken in my late aunt’s Florence…
Lion’s Head Casserole
Lion’s Head Casserole is a traditional Chinese dish that is pure comfort food. I fondly remember this dish from my childhood. My namesake Auntie Jeannette made it on special occasions. Auntie Jeanette was a good cook and always welcomed people into her home. For a number of years, she and Uncle Dick hosted a small…
Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili Recipe
Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili cooks in less than 30 minutes, and is a nutritious, hearty vegetarian/vegan meal. 296 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Whether you use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this lentil chili is a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. I love using pressure to cook stews and chili when I’m short…
Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary Recipe
This Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore is scented with rosemary and braised in a rich tomato sauce flavored with red wine, mushrooms and mixed bell peppers. Serve this over simple Lemon Poppy Seed Noodles alongside sauteed green beans for a simple but elegant meal. Our church has a wonderful community service program where volunteers sign up to…
Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken Recipe
Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Cilantro Chicken is delicious in salads, sandwiches, summer rolls, or as a main course. I love summer grilling, and am always looking for new ways to grill chicken. Grilled food is popular in Southeast Asia, and the fragrant flavors are a nice change from the typical American barbecue. I visited Vietnam many years…
Thai Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe
These Thai Barbecue Pork Chops are moist, juicy and so flavorful. Know Your Food Source I believe in knowing where our food comes from, and how it’s been treated. I strive to feed my family chemical-free, hormone-free food that’s been raised with care wherever I can. One of the best ways to ensure this is…
Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Thai Curry Cilantro Garlic Chicken is a wonderful summer dish. Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Summer is here in Connecticut and outdoor living is one of the pleasures I look forward to. Three years ago, we invested in some nice outdoor furniture, including an oversized cantilever umbrella (which I highly recommend). This…
Easy Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe
Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and makes a great all in one dish, packed with spinach. This vegetarian-friendly meal is sure to please. Moms need a break from cooking once in a while. Like most moms, I rarely seem to get a break, no matter what time…
Smoked Grilled Peruvian Chicken Recipe
Smoked Grilled Peruvian Chicken is bathed in a citrusy marinade and then cooked on the grill, using smoke as an ingredient. This is one of my favorite grilled chicken recipes, and many of my friends have shared it with their families. The key is to marinate the chicken in a mixture of fragrant spices and…
Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version. Although I haven’t been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging…
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
The chicken filling in these Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos is so juicy and tender. Delicious as a taco filling, in burrito bowls and more. Don’t you just love that name ~ Chicken Tinga? Recently, I visited a local farmer’s market where a stand was selling tacos, including one filled with Chicken Tinga. I was…
Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…
Slow Roasted Salmon Citrus Salad
Slow Roasted Salmon Citrus Salad is a delicious, healthy main course salad that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner throughout the week. I’ve been having this salmon salad for dinner at least two times a week the last couple of weeks. Most of the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, so all you…
Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon
Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon is delicious, healthy and easy to make. Serve it for dinner with sauteed vegetables, or on top of a salad for a light, nutritious meal. I love salmon, but I don’t like it when it’s overcooked. So, I’ve found slow roasting salmon at a low temperature makes overcooking salmon almost impossible….
Stir-Fry Velveted Chicken and Vegetables
Stir-Fry Velveted Chicken and Vegetables highlights a special Chinese cooking technique called water velveting. Water velveting is a Chinese cooking method that results in the most tender chicken breast. It’s a healthy way of cooking boneless chicken breast, and a great way to ensure your chicken won’t be dry. I’ve used this cooking method with…
Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings
Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are delicious, healthy and make a great appetizer or meal. I’ve been making these dumplings for a friend who is going through cancer treatment. These are lighter and healthier than most store-bought or restaurant dumplings, and also meet the needs of a low fiber diet and low residue diet. I haven’t…
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