Sometimes you hear about something your whole life but don’t really understand it, or you think it is an outdated practice that no one does now. Passover was like that for me. When I was a child, I considered Passover itself a fascinating but horrific story from the Bible. Can you imagine, if you were a good Israelite kid and you had good parents but they forgot to put the ...
Appetizers and Dips
Touchdown Wings With Ranch Dressing
Touchdown Wings 1 cup crisped rice cereal ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic salt ½ tsp sugar ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or more, if desired) 2 lbs of chicken wings (about 7 whole wings) Preheat oven to 425° F. Place cereal in a large zipper bag; add black pepper, garlic salt, sugar, and cayenne. Squeeze out excess air; seal bag, and knead ingredients to crush the ...
Dragon Chicken in Lettuce Leaves
This dish is not nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Though it is called “dragon chicken”, you don’t have to make it hot. If you like spice, add Siracha* when you assemble your lettuce cups. For extra crunch you can also add fresh mung bean sprouts, chopped macadamia nuts, peanuts, or water chestnuts (that have been rinsed and diced). This will quickly become a family favorite ...
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Chinese New Year is a wonderful excuse for people of any culture to gather with those they care about and enjoy good food. It is also a great reason to expand your repertoire of Asian recipes and add a little Chinese flair to your table. Earlier this week, I hosted a Chinese cooking demonstration at Cost Plus World Market on San Jose Blvd. We had a wonderful group of ...
Patriotic Fruit Skewers and Dip
Berries are at their peak right now and can be a wonderful, fresh option for your 4th of July gathering. This recipe will make a wonderful dessert or snack option. [edamam-recipe-recipe:94] MORE RECIPES: 4th of July Barbeque Chicken Watermelon & Arugula Salad ...
