Friday 30 September 2016

Recipes: Asparagus and Teriyaki Steak Fried Rice

Asparagus and Teriyaki Steak Fried Rice
  • Prep Time:30 minutes
  • Cook Time:15 minutes
  • Serves:4
 

This asparagus and stir fried steak teriyaki dish makes a great one-pot meal, especially piled over a bed of baby spinach or arugula. It's a stunning main course!

This recipe comes from the cookbook, Dinner at Home, by JeanMarie Brownson. She's the former test kitchen director for The Chicago Tribune, serving when, as she says, "It was a heady time to be in the food business." Notable chefs came to the Tribune, she says, such as Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Paul Prudhomme, Alice Waters and many others. She's also the co-author of Rick Bayless's award-winning second cookbook, Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen, and a partner in Frontera Foods and Red Fork Natural Foods.

The collection in this cookbook comes from her Dinner at Home column in the Tribune, and is full of tips and stories that bring the food to life. Beth Wray took the time to show us exactly how to make it in her latest episode of Today's Cookbook.

 

Recipe used by permission.

Published by the Chicago Tribune.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foodie Byte

To know when your wok is hot enough, simply drip a few drops a water onto the pan. If it sizzles on contact, you know the wok is ready.

Ingredients

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon wasabi paste or powder, optional
8 ounces skirt steak (or other tender steak)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons expeller-pressed canola oil, safflower oil or peanut oil
1 small red onion, halved, cut into thing wedges
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 bunch skinny asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups chilled, cooked brown or white rice
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparation

Mix teriyaki sauce and wasabi in small bowl for serving.
Cut steak into 3-inch-wide pieces. Turn the pieces so you can cut the steak against the grain into super-thin slices.
Beat eggs with sesame oil and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Put all ingredients near cooking surface.
Heat a well-seasoned wok (or large deep-sided nonstick skillet) over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact.
Add 1 tablespoon oil, then add onion.
Stir-fry over high heat, 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of salt.
Stir-fry until nicely caramelized, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer onion to a large plate.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; add asparagus and bell pepper.
Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Transfer to plate.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; add sliced steak.
Stir-fry until medium-rare, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to plate.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok. When hot, add egg mixture; stir-fry with a spatula until lightly scrambled.
Add the rice; stir-fry until very hot, about 3 minutes.
Stir in all ingredients from plate. Stir-fry until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle with teriyaki sauce.
Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Calories 553, Carbohydrates 61g, Cholesterol 132mg, Fat 25g, Fiber 5g, Protein 22g, Saturated Fat 4g, Sodium 782mg. Daily Values: . Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



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Thursday 29 September 2016

Donut-Shaped Apple Snacks

I'm in love with these apple treats, great for the kids or even adults. Drizzled with anything that strikes your fancy, here I did a variation with PB and chocolate as well as some with just chocolate. Caramel would also be great to give you a caramel apple combination!

If you’re going apple picking and need a fun, healthy treat – this is it! I’m in love with these apple treats, great for the kids or even adults. Drizzled with anything that strikes your fancy, here I did a variation with PB and chocolate as well as some with just chocolate. Caramel would also be great to give you a caramel apple combination!

I'm in love with these apple treats, great for the kids or even adults. Drizzled with anything that strikes your fancy, here I did a variation with PB and chocolate as well as some with just chocolate. Caramel would also be great to give you a caramel apple combination!

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Tuesday 27 September 2016

Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw

Here's a unique twist on a shrimp taco – shrimp sauteed with butter and lemon juice topped with Caesar salad slaw, so fresh and light!

A unique twist on a shrimp taco – shrimp sauteed with butter and lemon juice topped with Caesar salad slaw, so fresh and light and takes less than 20 minutes to make!

Here's a unique twist on a shrimp taco – shrimp sauteed with butter and lemon juice topped with Caesar salad slaw, so fresh and light!

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Monday 26 September 2016

Navy Bean, Bacon and Spinach Soup (Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker or Stove Top)

Bacon makes everything better (in my opinion), especially in this hearty white bean soup. It's delicious, inexpensive, and easy to make and leftovers are even better the next day. I made this in my Instant Pot (doesn't get quicker than that!), but I've also included slow cooker and stove top directions as well.

Bacon makes everything better (in my opinion), especially in this hearty white bean soup. It’s delicious, inexpensive, and easy to make and leftovers are even better the next day. I made this in my Instant Pot (slow cooker, electric pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker in one) but I’ve also included slow cooker and stove top directions as well.

Bacon makes everything better (in my opinion), especially in this hearty white bean soup. It's delicious, inexpensive, and easy to make and leftovers are even better the next day. I made this in my Instant Pot (doesn't get quicker than that!), but I've also included slow cooker and stove top directions as well.

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Sunday 25 September 2016

Recipes: Lavender Panna Cotta

Lavender Panna Cotta
  • Prep Time:35 minutes
  • Cook Time:N/A
  • Serves:4
 

Lavender Panna Cotta Recipe. Panna cotta is an Italian “cooked cream” considered to be among the world's most elegant desserts. The lavender honey adds another layer of wonderful flavor complexity.

Why Try? Surprise and delight your guests with this special dessert that's not only delicious, but on top of the food trends, thanks to the touch of lavender.

Foodie Byte: Warm the lavender honey in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it flow easier.

Recipe courtesy Moveable Feast

 

Foodie Byte

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon gelatin
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons lavender, divided
1/2 cup good quality honey

Preparation

Apply a light coating of oil to 4 five-ounce ramekins.
In a medium saucepan, over low heat, warm ½ cup cream to 100°F, remove from heat and sprinkle gelatin over it.
Let stand for 10 minutes and then whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Bring the remaining cream, sugar and salt to boil, whisking often. Reduce to heat to a simmer, continue to stir often, for 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add gelatin mixture and stir until smooth.
Add 1 teaspoon lavender and gently fold into mixture with a few even strokes. Allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes, strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher.
Evenly distribute the mixture between four ramekins.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly set.
Invert onto serving plates. To do so, run a thin knife along the sides of the ramekins, place an inverted plate on top, then flip the two and gently slide the ramekin off.
Combine honey and 1 teaspoon lavender and microwave for 10 seconds.
Drizzle the panna cotta with honey and serve immediately.



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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 43)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 43)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 43).  This past week my focus was on family, I was lucky enough to celebrate my cousins’ 50th birthday in Florida, and enjoy a few days at Disney World with my family. Now my focus is on the upcoming release of my new cookbook, Skinnytaste Fast and Slow. Thank you to all who have pre-ordered, I hope you are as excited as I am!

One of the recipes on this week’s dinner plan are scallop tostadas, these are SO good and can only be found in the free 42-page bonus pack I shared this week for anyone who pre-ordered the cookbook. If you pre-ordered, simply fill out this form to download it. If you are on a phone or iPad and have issues downloading, please email skinnytaste@penguinrandomhouse.com and they will re-send you the link.

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 43)

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Thursday 22 September 2016

Skinnytaste Fast and Slow: Get a Free 42-Page Bonus Pack including a 4-Week Dinner Plan Plus 3 New Bonus Recipes with Pre-Order

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

These Scallop Tostadas are SO good and really easy to make!

Veggie Pearl “Couscous” (a quick easy low-carb side dish)

It’s hard to believe in only a few weeks my new cookbook Skinnytaste Fast and Slow will be hitting bookstores – I’m SO excited to finally share this with all of you!!

Knockout Quick-Fix and Slow-Cooker Recipes

This week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to all of you who have already
pre-ordered the book!), if you pre-order The Skinnytaste Cookbook BEFORE October 11th, I will send you a FREE 42-page bonus pack with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from both of my cookbooks and my blog, an updated pantry list, a weekly shopping list, an early look at a few of the recipes from my new cookbook plus 3 new exclusive recipes that you will never see anywhere else. Pictured above are:

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa (obsessed!)
Scallop Tostadas (so quick and easy!)
Veggie Pearl “Couscous” (a quick easy low-carb side dish)

Here’s a sample of the first week’s shopping list:

Skinnytaste Fast and Slow Bonus Pack
All you have to do is pre-order the book from your retailer of choice and submit your proof of purchase here. Once you fill out the form, you will automatically get the bonus pack emailed to you!!

 



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Wednesday 21 September 2016

Noodle-less Butternut-Sausage Lasagna

This fall lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash layered with a chicken sausage meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Simply wonderful, you won't miss the pasta!

This fall lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash layered with a chicken sausage meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Simply wonderful, you won’t miss the pasta!

This fall lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash layered with a chicken sausage meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Simply wonderful, you won't miss the pasta!

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Thursday 15 September 2016

Stuffed Delicata Squash with Chicken Sausage-Mushroom Stuffing

Delicata is very versatile, but one of my favorite ways to eat is stuffed with this savory sausage stuffing made with celery, onion and mushrooms – a wonderful contrast to the sweet flavor of the squash.

Delicata is very versatile, one of my favorite ways to eat it is stuffed with a savory sausage stuffing made with celery, onion and mushrooms – a wonderful contrast to the sweet flavor of the squash.

Delicata is very versatile, but one of my favorite ways to eat is stuffed with this savory sausage stuffing made with celery, onion and mushrooms – a wonderful contrast to the sweet flavor of the squash.

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