Tag Archives: Balanced

Five-spice powder

2 tbsp cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks1 tbsp fennel seed6 star anise2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn1 tsp whole cloveNutrition: per servingkcal0fat0gsaturates0gcarbs0gsugars0gfibre0gprotein0gsalt0glowAdMethodstep 1Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don’t be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.step 2Tip into

Classic Bolognese

Photo by Jonathan Meter Makes 2 quarts of sauce, and pasta for 2 Author Notes I love making Bolognese in the winter time. It’s in my top 3 favorite dinners. Sometimes I really can’t get enough of it. A bowl of homemade pasta with a saucy Bolognese and a glass of red wine is one

Raw pad Thai

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Easy Thai Magic Paste Recipe

Halfdark/Getty Images Magic paste is one of those secret Thai ingredients that gives Thai food is wonderful and unique taste. No one knows who coined the term for this simple concoction, but many Thai chefs start with this paste (think starter dough) and someone finally decided to give it a name. And it is indeed

Pasta with Vegetables

Photo by  Allrecipes Member Photo by  Colleen Russo So I made it and it came out great. I changed a few things. First I added peas and cut up chicken tender and sautés that with the broccoli, garlic, and the peppers. While it was sautéing I added Italian seasoning. In the end when combined instead

‘Chinese’ Pie

This one-dish meal doesn’t have anything to do with Chinese food. Originating more than a century ago in Canada, it came from Chinese immigrants making do with ingredients from their new environment. This is a wonderful comfort food dish that is a family favorite. Kids love this dish! Serve with a green salad and some

Chicken Tamales with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce

Editor’s note: In addition to the Mexican crema , Castro also recommends serving these tamales with Creamy Salsa Verde and Chipotle Chile SauceWhile tamales are one of Mexico’s most famous street foods, they are also one of its most popular party foods, which is fitting since a tamal is packaged like a small gift waiting

Veggie Fried Rice With Frizzled Eggs

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Cabbage, Watercress and Pine Nut Dumplings

We’ve all been there: It’s a weeknight — you’re home from work late, fresh out of inspiration, and tired of takeout. Before you reach for that frosty bag of store-bought frozen dumplings, think about how much better they’d taste if you’d made them yourself. That’s where 2001 F&W Best New Chef Anita Lo comes in.