Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef,  makes me think of PF Changs.  *mouth watering* I, and my family for that matter, love Asian inspired food; almost to a fault.  Tradition is, I don’t cook on Fridays, and most of the time we get Chinese, Thai or such.  I swear we keep the local restaurants in business. The name of…

Caramel Poulet Asiatique (Caramel Asian Chicken)

I knew I would be creating this dish this week. I honestly was worried about the jalapeño peppers in it. I know they can be used and not convey too much heat to a recipe, but this one I was going to be putting them ~ large and in charge. I normally chop them up…

Mandi (Traditional Saudi rice dish)

I have never understood, nor do I care to understand, people who are so unwilling to try new dishes. Especially when they are a tried and true dish from another country! I love to experiment with new dishes, and if it is not a favorite in the family then we move on but at least…

Raisin and Spice Brown Rice

  Scrumptious spice combination! The raisins get very plump and moist, and contrast beautifully with the spices.  There is an excellent balance of sweetness and the celery brings a delightful crunch. This reminds me of a dish a co worker used to make, he is from Afghanistan and the rice he would bring in was laced…

Baked Tilapia, Fresh veggies & Onion Rice

Wonderfully easy recipe with very pleasant results, this is a nice low fat meal you can feel good about serving. It’s very versatile, you can add or remove spices to your liking and the recipe will still stand the test of time.  Great recipe for those who are short on time; or who are watching…