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Fast & Easy Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu Pizza

partysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:17 -0700

Grated tofu makes an excellent topping to vegetarian pizza. Instead of a typical tomato sauce, in this recipe, the pizza crust is covered with a thick layer of teriyaki sauce.

Peppers and mozzarella cheese complement the tofu topping. Garnished with bean sprouts and green onions, this pizza is fragrant, flavorful, and fabulous.

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Teriyaki Tofu Pizza
From Simple Suppers via The Nest

Ingredients

1 prebaked pizza crust (12-inch diameter)
1/3 cup thick teriyaki sauce
1 1/3 cups coarsely grated firm tofu
2/3 cup canned pineapple tidbits, drained
1 medium green or red pepper, sliced
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions

Place pizza crust on greased 12-inch pizza pan. Spread teriyaki sauce on crust, leaving 1/2-inch edge.
Scatter next 3 ingredients over sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake on center rack in 475°F oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Top with bean sprouts and onion.

Serves 2.

1 serving: 410 Calories; 10.8 g Total Fat (1.7 g Mono, 1.0 g Poly, 4.0 g Sat); 17 mg Cholesterol; 60 g Carbohydrate; 3 g Fibre; 19 g Protein; 1105 mg Sodium

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Thanksgiving Side: Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts?

partysugar — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:30:22 -0800

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Monday's Leftovers: Summer Rolls

YumSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:45 -0700

Following a long weekend of serious overindulgence, turn to a meal that's refreshingly light yet satisfying: Asian-inspired Summer rolls. Leftover ground turkey stands in as protein, while glutinous rice wrappers add a toothsome texture, and vegetables - shiitake mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, and red and green bell peppers - provide an element of much-needed crunch. To make a wholesome dinner (or portable lunch!), read on

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pot Sticker Salad With Snap Peas

partysugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:50:48 -0700

Looking for an original new salad recipe? Head east and make this pot sticker salad with snap peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and green onions. It's both a mixture of flavors and textures: Soy sauce adds a salty tang and peanuts provide a welcoming crunch.

Select pot stickers that coincide with your culinary needs - if you're a vegetarian, use veggie pot stickers. For a more substantial meal, pork or chicken pot stickers are ideal. To check out the interesting recipe please read more.

Pot Sticker Salad With Snap Peas
From Real Simple

Ingredients

1 1-pound bag frozen pot stickers
3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 4 cups)
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 pound bean sprouts (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
2 scallions, sliced

Directions

Fill a large saucepan with 1 inch of water and fit with a steamer basket (or fill a large skillet with 1/2 inch of water). Bring the water to a boil. Place the pot stickers in the basket (or skillet), cover, and steam for 4 minutes.
Add the snap peas and carrots, cover, and steam until the pot stickers are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and sesame oil.
Divide the bean sprouts among bowls and top with the pot stickers and vegetables. Sprinkle with the peanuts and scallions. Serve with the sauce.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Vietnamese-Style Beef and Noodle Broth

partysugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:15:42 -0700

Ward off the early Fall chill with a steaming bowl of this scrumptious soup. It's perfect for a Friday night - all you have to do is drop the ingredients in a pot. Crunchy bean sprouts and fresh, fragrant basil finish off the soup. To add more heat, serve with a spicy Asian sauce. Learn how to make this dish when you read more.

Vietnamese-Style Beef and Noodle Broth
From Eating Well

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound beef flank steak, very thinly sliced against the grain
4 cups chopped bok choy (1 small head, about 1 pound)
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
4 ounces wide rice noodles
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring often, until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate using tongs, leaving the juices in the pot.
Add bok choy to the pot and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add broth and water, cover and bring to a boil.
Add noodles and soy sauce; simmer until the noodles are soft, about 4 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bean sprouts and basil. Serve hot.

Serves 6.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 235 calories; 8 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono); 33 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 1 g fiber; 209 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (40% daily value), Zinc (27% dv), Vitamin C (25% dv).

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Monday's Leftovers: Miso Chicken With Brown Rice

partysugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:45:16 -0700

I was browsing MyRecipes.com trying to figure out what to do with leftover Asian style grilled chicken, when I found this tasty looking recipe. Chicken is coated with a fragrant miso, ginger, and garlic sauce before being tossed with brown rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is incredibly adaptable so alter it to suit your liking. Green beans, bell peppers, and bean sprouts would be wonderful additions to this delicious rice dish. To look at the recipe, read more.

Miso Chicken With Brown Rice
From Cooking Light

Ingredients

2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
5 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup diced shiitake mushroom caps (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 cups chopped spinach

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Directions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub miso mixture over both sides of chicken breast halves.
Wrap each breast half securely in plastic wrap. Arrange the packets in steamer rack; place rack in a Dutch oven.
Steam packets, covered, 20 minutes or until done. Remove packets from steamer; let stand 5 minutes. Remove chicken from packets, reserving liquid from packets. Dice chicken; set aside. Discard water in pan; wipe pan dry with a paper towel.
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add egg whites, and cook 2 minutes or until done. Remove egg whites from skillet; coarsely chop.
Add reserved cooking liquid, chicken, onion, carrot, and fish sauce to Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Add rice, mushrooms, parsley, green onions, and soy sauce; cook 3 minutes. Stir in egg whites and spinach.

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups).

Nutritional Information: CALORIES 344(9% from fat); FAT 3.5g (sat 0.7g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.9g); PROTEIN 36.9g; CHOLESTEROL 66mg; CALCIUM 83mg; SODIUM 998mg; FIBER 5.6g; IRON 3.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 40.5g

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You've Seen the Pics, Now See the Menu

YumSugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:16:31 -0800

The Oscars are just around the corner - fill in your ballot for a chance to win fab prizes! - and last week I tempted you guys with photos from the Governors Ball preview However, I didn't give a full rundown on what was going to be served. If you were wondering what was pictured in the sea of tastiness, get prepared. I've got the full list - it's huge, over 350 people are on the culinary staff! - and let me tell you, it reads as tasty as the photos. To check out the complete menu, read more.

Antipasti Platter
Smoked Salmon Oscars With Caviar and Crème Fraîche
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad With Citrus Chili Dressing
Thai Spiced Shrimp With Holy Basil and Candied Garlic
Bruschetta of Figs, Goat Cheese, and Organic Prosciutto
Smoked Eggplant With Toasted Flatbread
Asparagus and Chickpea Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette

Butlered Course
Gold Foil Wrapped Baked Yukon Gold With Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and Crème Fraîche

Entrée
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef With Chinese Broccoli Shiitake Stir-Fry With Red Wine Sauce
Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese

Vegetable Entrée
Roasted Winter Vegetables Wrapped in Leeks
Black Olive Couscous and Tomato and Radish Compote

Dessert
Sherry Yard’s Oscar Tribute - We'll have more on the dessert station next week!

Sushi Station
Maki Rolls - Spicy Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Crab, Vegetable
Nigiri - Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper
Sashimi - Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper
Cucumber Salad, Edamame, Wasabi, Soy, and Pickled Ginger

Noodle Station
Pad Thai Noodles With Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Thai Basil, Mint, and Peanuts
Short Lo Mein Noodles With Pork, Scallions, Sweet Peppers, and Plum Ginger Sauce

Ceviche Station
Shrimp With Mango, Basil, Golden Tomatoes, and Habanero
Sea Bass With Avocado, Tomatillo, Cilantro and Jalapeño
Scallop With Tomato, Orange, and Chili

Shellfish Station
Shrimp, Oysters, and Crab
Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Sauce, and Mignonette

Tray Passed
Spicy Tuna in Sesame Miso Cone; Mini Kobe Cheeseburgers With Remoulade; Tomato Goat Cheese Tart; Miso-Glazed Black Cod on Rice Cracker; Cucumbers and Smoked Salmon, Steak Tartare Crostini, Spicy Chicken Mango Rice Paper Rolls, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Assorted Pizzas

If the menu has you captivated, check out the pics!

Around the World in One Thanksgiving

YumSugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:01:38 -0800

Growing up in a multiracial house, Thanksgiving was a smorgasbord of flavors. We had classic stuffing along with piles of rice and stir-fried vegetables. Although Thanksgiving does often mean a great, big Turkey with all the fixings, for some it means a marriage of those classics with their heritage.

Recently, New York Magazine asked several of New York's top ethnic chefs to create globalized yet traditional Thanksgiving menus. Each chef took the classics - turkey, stuffing, potatoes, green beans or Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin pie - and reinvented them to suit their culinary culture. The result was five delicious sounding menus: Mexican (Aarón Sánchez), French (Laurent Tourondel), Italian (Fabio Trabocchi), Chinese (Joe Ng), and African (Marcus Samuelsson). If you're looking for a way to spice up your Thanksgiving, you could try one of these menus, or mix and match to create your own.

I'm personally hoping to try something off of each one, but am probably going to have to start with the Lemongrass Turkey Rolls, the Pumpkin Mash, or the Potato-Gnocchi Gratin. How about you, where would you begin? Which menu sounds the best to you?

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