2 C sugar 2 C water (maybe more) 1 ½ C freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemon zest Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes. Cool completely. […]
1 C sugar 4 large, ripe mangoes, pitted and cubed, or 1 jar (1 ½ lb) mangoes in light syrup, drained Grated zest of 1 orange Mint sprigs for garnish In a saucepan over high heat, bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves […]
Rice: 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 C quartered shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz) ¼ C chopped green onion bottoms 1 (½ inch) piece peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 C uncooked long-grain rice 2 tsp ground cumin 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bit-sized pieces Sauce: 2 C loosely packed cilantro […]
1 (1/2 oz) package dried porcini mushrooms 1 C hot water 2 tsp olive oil 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, divided ¾ C canned crushed tomatoes ½ C fat free, less sodium chicken broth ½ C water […]
4 to 5 pounds chicken legs and thighs ¼ C palm vinegar (or white) 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 bay leaves 4 cloves garlic, peeled ½ tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger ¼ tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp oyster sauce 2 to 2 ½ C chicken stock (enough to cover the […]