Amazing Fried Rice (video) My favorite food guru is Mark Bittman of The New York Times who goes by the moniker The Minimalist.
He’s not a professional chef, just someone who loves good food and has figured out that it’s not all that difficult to make. Mark has some famous chef friends, among them, Jean-Georges Vongerichten who owns a number of top restaurants around the world. When Mark was at one of them recently, Spice Market, he ordered fried rice and realized it was the best fried rice he had ever tasted. Mark talked to Jean-Georges and found out how it was done. Here he is in his kitchen showing you what he learned. Photo credit: joyosity Related:Vegetarian Burritos (3 Videos)Roasted Spinach & Cheddar Stuffed Tomatoes (Video)Vegetarian Summer Rolls (Video) 3 Easy Asian-Inspired Weeknight Meals. I once complained to a friend that dinner should have the tag line, “Causing Stress Nightly for Over 500 Years.” We ALL know the drill: Work, errands, pick up the kids, feed the dog, blah blah blah. Suddenly it’s 6:30 and dinner is nowhere near done. In fact, you haven’t even decided what to make!
In these cases, we often end up turning to easy standbys, but the same old thing gets boring after awhile (I think if I say “scrambled eggs or bean burritos?” One more time, my husband will pass out). These three Asian-inspired recipes all make for a simple but delicious weeknight meal. In this recipe from Chapter 5 of “The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen: Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, and More” by Laura B. Red Curry Soup with Chicken and Rice NoodlesServes 4 1. Order this excellent book, chock-full of gluten-free Asian recipes. Kung Pao Tofu. In case you haven’t heard, October 1 is World Vegetarian Day.
So if you aren’t a vegetarian (or if you are), now is the perfect time to add some tasty meat-free recipes to your repertoire. Here are a few delicious ideas to get you started. Recipe: Kung Pao Tofu Before you reach for the takeout menu, consider this healthy and delicious version of the classic Chinese dish. Recipe: Tofu Frittata This egg-free frittata is a delicious brunch option for both vegetarians and vegans. Recipe: Chickpea Burgers with Tahini In a sandwich rut?
Recipe: Wild Mushroom Risotto The fiber-rich barley and earthy flavors make this a perfect dish for fall. Recipe: Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Pizza The addition of a few fancy ingredients bring the standard cheese pizza to a new level. Recipe: Dal with Winter Vegetables The traditional Indian stew dal can be made simply or with a variety of different additions.
Recipe: Grilled Cheese with Spring Onions & Escarole This is a sophisticated take on a classic sandwich. General Tso's Chicken.