Oriental Shrimp Salad

itnl Oriental Shrimp Salad -This well rounded, robust, International recipe for shrimp salad is truly magnificent. Overflowing with so many fresh, crisp veggies, and topped with a homemade shanghai dressing, recipe included, then topped with plump, delightful, chilled shrimp. So hearty this quick, easy Oriental salad recipe will even make a great lunch.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Shrimp Salad

2 cups bite-size pieces spinach
2 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage
1 cup enoki mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/2 pound frozen cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions to make Oriental Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Mix spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, shrimp and almonds in large bowl.
Step 2:Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Pour over spinach mixture; toss. Serve immediately

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Oriental Tofu Salad

  Oriental Tofu Salad - If you like the unique, sweet and sassy flavor of oriental foods, then is absolutely the International food recipe for you! Fresh, sauteed spices, and an exceptional homemade salad dressing combine with the healthy, tofu for an explosion of Asian flavor, in this “quick fix” salad.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Tofu
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Tofu Salad

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions to make Oriental Tofu Salad

Step 1:Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
Step 2:Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
Step 3:Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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Exotic BBQ Sauce

  Exotic BBQ Sauce - This simple, savory, bbq sauce recipe has a zesty Asian taste to it, giving it an exquisite, ethnic flavor. Great for all meats, the fresh herbs and magnificant, International hoisin sauce got together so well, it makes absolutely anything tase delicious!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Main Ingredient: BBQ Sauce
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Exotic BBQ Sauce

TANGY BARBECUE SAUCE:
1 1/2 tb Peanut oil
1 tb Orange zest
2 tb Finely chopped shallots
2 tb Chinese chilibean sauce OR 2 tb Finely chopped scallions
2 ts Satay paste
1 tb Finely chopped garlic
2 ts Tomato paste
1 tb Finely chopped fresh ginger
1 ts Chinese white rice vinegar
2 tb Fine chopped fresh cilantro - or cider vinegar
3 tb Finely chopped fresh chiles
1/2 c Orange juice
2 tb Rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 tb Light soy sauce
3 tb Hoisin sauce
1 1/2 tb Dark soy sauce
2 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 ts Chinese sesame oil
1 ts Freshly ground
black pepper

Directions to make Exotic BBQ Sauce

Step 1:Heat a wok or large frying pan and add the oil. Quickly add the shallots, scallions, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 20 seconds and add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce gently for 15 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool. (These steps can be done hours ahead or even the night before.)

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Chipotle Salsa

  Chipotle Salsa - This superb, authentic, Mexican salsa is overflowing with spanish flare and heat! Snappy, spicy, chipotle peppers, and, country fresh roma tomatoes are the perfect partners in this simple, vegetarian, salsa recipe. So very flexible, this International recipe has so many irresistable possibilites.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Main Ingredient: Tomato, Chipotle Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chipotle Salsa

30 ea Dried chipotle chiles OR 3 c chipotle chiles
8 ea Ripe Roma tomatoes, cored
12 ea Garlic cloves, peeled
2 tb Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions to make Chipotle Salsa

Step 1:Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes. The liquid should be reduced by one-third and the tomato skins should be falling off. Set aside to cool.
Step 2:Break up tomatoes with fork, to bite size chunks. Refrigerate.

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Spiced BBQ French Fries

  Spiced BBQ French Fries - These “full of flavor”, baked, then grilled sweet potato french fries are fabulous. Oven baked to guarantee tenderness, they are then mixed with Indian spice for a distinct, fiery flavor, that is absolutely adored by everyone, even kids like this easy International recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Spiced BBQ French Fries

2 (8-ounce) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
2 tablespoon(s) ghee or unslated butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for brushing

Directions to make Spiced BBQ French Fries

Step 1:Place yam wedges skin side down on a large microwave-safe plate; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, or until almost tender; let cool.
Step 2:Heat an outdoor gas grill, or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat
Step 3:Mix ghee, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add yam wedges and gently toss to coat. Grill yams (keeping the grill lid closed as much as possible) turning yam wedges as they brown, 6-8 minutes.

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Baked Fish with Indian Spice

  Baked Fish with Indian Spice - Luscious, light, fish, loaded with a phenomenal blend of Indian spice, baked right in, for an exquisite taste and aroma! This International ”30 Minute Meal” is also very versatile as you can you almost any white fish, and may we suggest, our Cool Stuffed Tomatoes on the side?

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Flounder, Cod, Sole
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Fish with Indian Spice

4 lb Cod, Flounder, or Sole
8 Cloves garlic
3 Hot chillies
1 Inch ginger
1 md Bunch coriander
1 tb Coriander seeds
1 ts Brown sugar
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Black mustard
1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds
1 tb Salt
1/2 c Lemon juice
1/2 c Vegetable oil
2 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped tomato
1/2 ts Garam Masala

Directions to make Baked Fish with Indian Spice

Step 1:Wash and pat dry fish. Sprinkle 1t salt inside and set aside. Preheat oven to 400f. Blend garlic, chili, ginger, 1/2 the corriander, corriander seeds, brown sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt and lemon juice till it all becomes a smooth paste (add some water if needed.)
Step 2:Fry onions till they are soft and golden brown. Add the blended masala and cook till most of the liquid is gone and it starts to leave the sides of the pan. Add the tomatoes and Garam Masala. Fry for 2 minutes more and remove.
Step 3:Coat one side of fish, stuff 1 1/2 cups inside. Close opening, spread the rest of the masala over it. Cover tightly and bake for about 25 minutes. 7. Grill for 1 or 2 minutes in broiler and sprinkle the remaining coriander

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Quick Crepes

Quick Crepes - This fabulous, French inspired dessert recipe, is as quick and easy as it is delicious and pretty. Serve it to your next guests, and don’t feel bad about not telling them how secretly simple this International dessert really is.


 

How To Make Quick Crepes Video

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Vegetarian Italian Sausages

vegetarian_italian_sausage Vegetarian Italian Sausages - This very versatile, vegetarian, Italian food recipe, is International cooking, at it’s easiest! Fiery, authentic, and amazing, these delectable sausages, are a “must try”.


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Cheesy Bacon Apple Quiche

  Cheesy Bacon Apple Quiche - If you like French cuisine, then you will love this unique, International recipe for quiche. Crispy Canadian bacon, tart, fresh apples, and the one and only, incredible swiss cheese, are all mingled to increase flavor and make this one of the best quiches you have ever had. This one even has a quick cook time!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Apple, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Cheesy Bacon Apple Quiche

2 1/4 c Sifted flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
5 tb Cold milk
5 Eggs
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Diced Canadian bacon
2 c Thinly sliced apples, red delicious, unpeeled
1 tb Flour
1 3/4 c Half and half
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions to make Cheesy Bacon Apple Quiche

Step 1:Combine sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until particles are size of peas. Sprinkle with about 5 tablespoons cold milk, adding just enough to make stiff dough. Shape into 6 balls. Roll out on lightly floured board to 6-inch circles and fit into 6 (5-inch) tart pans
Step 2:Fold edges under and build up high fluted rim. Pierce all over with fork tines
Step 3:Separate 1 egg. Beat egg white lightly and brush over bottoms and sides of shells. Bake below center of oven at 425F 15 minutes.
Step 4:Meanwhile, melt butter and saute bacon 1 minute. Add apple slices, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until apples are almost translucent. beat remaining whole eggs with remaining egg yolk. Add flour, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, caraway seeds and dry mustard and mix well.
Step 5:Sprinkle cheese evenly among tart shells, top with apples and bacon. Pour egg mixture into shells.
Step 6:Bake at 375F about 30 minutes, or until set in center. Cool to lukewarm before cutting.

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