Tequila and soy sauce add flavor and act as a tenderizer. Be sure not to overcook the patties, as ground chicken can dry out quickly.
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Bon Appetit’s Crazy Good Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
From Faith: As my pal Roma Baran says, “The ingredients for this dish could be put on grass clippings and it would be good.” That about sums it up. This is the kind of Chinese inspired dish that would please even die-hard meat eaters because of its chew and flavor portfolio. We’re passing it on to […]
Go Light… Be Happy… Spicy Fresh Tuna Tartare
Having calorie-light food doesn’t mean you have to be unhappy; that’s why we’ve chosen this mouth-watering fresh tuna tartare featured in the Slanted Door cookbook by owner and chef Charles Phan. One of the leading lights of San Francisco’s culinary scene, The Slanted Door is a must-go restaurant. (When she led a food tour of […]
Easy Thai Summer Rolls
Years ago in southern California, at ocean-side Montage Resort, I ordered the same thing for six lunches in a row—Thai summer roll with dipping sauce. It was a knockout, and now we can tell you how to make delicious ones at home. We can tell you how thanks to a respected chef, Gale Gand, author […]
Spicy Hoisin Sauce for Bánh Mì
This hoisin sauce is simple to make. It’s two doctored up Asian sauces mixed together. Andrea Nguyen says she “got the idea from Charlie Hong Kong, an Asian-fusion fast food joint in Santa Cruz” (her hometown).
Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with Lemon and Garlic
What is the secret to grilling chicken wings so that they don’t burn or become too dry? Two simple steps will make you a “wing master.” First, make a few slashes across each wing, then combine the wings with a marinade. After two hours of marinating, you’re ready for secret step two…you simmer the wings […]