Recipe: Pork and Noodles with XO sauce
May 4, 2010 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Appetizers
XO sauce is a one of those sauces that if you consider the individual ingredients, you may find it a little odd. That said, once you cook with it you will realize that it gives a flavour that really cannot be duplicated. The XO sauce that I used for this dish was not particularly spicy, [...]
Recipe: Lettuce Wraps
January 31, 2010 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Appetizers
When I was a child, lettuce wraps at our local Chinese restaurant were, to me, the height of sophistication. I’m not exactly sure why because they are quite difficult to eat whist still looking elegant. The mess factor is definitely overshadowed by their taste and they are a good thing to serve if people don’t [...]
Recipe: Pork and Cucumber Wraps
January 31, 2010 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Hors D'oeuvres
I won’t lie to you these are fiddly to make, but they are not a painful as you would think and once you get on a roll you can knock them out quite quickly. You can make them an hour or so in advance and store them in the refrigerator, but make sure you bring [...]
Recipe: Pork with Mustard Sauce (Sensational Version)
October 2, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
So it’s been a while since I posted a new recipe and it is simply a case of life getting in the way of doing what I love. Unfortunately I have this lovely little diversion called a job, and I need to keep that job to support my addiction to eating. So I needed to [...]
Recipe: Pork with Mustard Sauce (Simple version)
October 2, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
If you are really pushed for time, don’t bother to make the spice rub and just use any pre bought spice rub that you like. Ingredients 2 Teaspoons Sweet Paprika 1 Teaspoon Mustard Powder 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt 16 oz Pork Tenderloin 1 medium onion Finely Chopped 2 Cloves minced Garlic [...]
Recipe: BBQ Pork Rice Paper Rolls
August 1, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
If you have never been to a Chinese supermarket do yourself a favour and go. As a white Anglo Saxon, I will admit they can be a little daunting at first, but they are truly fabulous places to shop. I buy all manner of sauces and spices that I have no idea what they are, [...]
Recipe: BBQ Pork Tenderloin
August 1, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
The simple version of this dish is a bit of a cheat really because it is really mix, coat, and bake. But then, let’s face it, midweek that is about all most of us want to do anyway. This BBQ sauce can be used on chicken, fish (but I would use a strong flavoured fish) [...]
Recipe: Pork with Mirin and Mint (Simple Version)
July 2, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
This dish lends itself to the kind of meal where you have platters full if wonderful food on the table and everyone helps themselves. It also it great if you serve it with either pita bread or tortillas and lots of fresh vegetables (adding the calories of course). That way everyone can fill their pitas [...]
Recipe: Pork with Mirin and Mint (Sensational Version)
June 2, 2009 by Simple or Sensational
Filed under Entrees/Main Courses
I generally go for big flavour in my recipes, so this one is unusual for me because it is quite subtle. It is still a wonderful dish and the element of it that appeals to my husband the most, is that because it is so low in fat and calories, he can have double helpings. [...]
