Mongolian Beef
Tender morsels of beef steak in a sweet and salty sauce makes for a satisfying meal. I’ve had this recipe for some time, and finally had a chance to try it and to make some adjustments. You could make this with just about any cut …
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Mandarin Chicken
Mandarin (orange) chicken is an oriental classic. There are two recipes. This is the more complete, authentic version while a simpler version can be found in our Quick and Easy section.
Hoisin Ribs
I originally got this recipe from Meathead Goldwyn’s Amazing Ribs page. The advantage of this rib recipe is that they can be made without a grill or a smoker. Hoisin sauce has a much fuller flavor profile than soy sauce, is more savory than teriyaki …
Egg Drop Soup
This is a tasty and easy side dish for anything Asian, or if you would just like a light meal.
Cavender’s Seasoning
Nothing to mix here, this is the one seasoning that I am loyal to just as is. It is full of flavor, but yet it is more subtle than the other seasonings I make. I like it especially on pork, chicken, and fish, but I …
Creole Seasoning
This is one of my favorite seasonings, and it is essential for making Cajun or Creole dishes. This recipe is low in salt so that you can used it on brined or dry brined meats without over salting the meat. This recipe is done in …
Taco Seasoning
This is for making your own taco meat at home, and will save you lots of money compared to the little packets from the store. I just made a batch and this ended up costing less than half as much as the individual packets from …
Poultry Rub
I use this for grilling poultry, but this also works good on fried or baked chicken.This recipe is done in parts. Your parts could be teaspoons, tablespoons, or cups. If your parts are teaspoons, this will make enough to cover two whole chickens.
Italian Dressing
Tangy Italian dressing tastes great on a salad, and can also work as a marinade for poultry, pork, or beef. This recipe makes 2 cups of dressing.