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Miso Fried Rice

April 11, 2018 By Martha Leave a Comment

Cook our Miso Fried Rice just once – and you’ll never make this classic Asian dish any other way! If you saw this post from earlier in the week, then you already know that Jack and I are on a big ‘cooking with miso’ kick. Miso is delicious! And it adds great flavor to so […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Asian, miso, rice, vegetables

Miso Butter

April 9, 2018 By Martha Leave a Comment

This easy, homemade Miso Butter adds unique and fantastic flavor to so many dishes! You’ve got to try it! Today’s two-ingredient recipe for Miso Butter is our newest flavor obsession – and a very delicious way to get introduced to this ancient ingredient! If you’ve eaten at an Asian restaurant, chance are you’ve seen miso […]

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Milk Street’s Sweet and Spicy Ginger Green Beans

February 5, 2018 By Martha 2 Comments

These Sweet and Spicy Ginger Green Beans are some of the most delicious green beans ever! PIN THIS RECIPE NOW! Last winter, I attended a recipe development class at 177 Milk Street in Boston, the new venture that Chris Kimball started after he left America’s Test Kitchen. In addition to being curious about the new […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Asian, fish sauce, green beans, rice vinegar, vegetables

Korean-Style Kimchi Gochujang Chicken Wings

January 19, 2018 By Martha 2 Comments

Don’t serve the same ol’ chicken wings at this weekend’s game day party…make our Korean-Style Kimchi Gochujang Chicken Wings instead! PIN THIS RECIPE NOW! If you are a fan of spicy Buffalo chicken wings – but want to serve something new (and delicious of course!) at this weekend’s football party – these Korean-Style Kimchi Gochujang […]

Filed Under: Appetizer Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, chicken, game day, gochujang, kimchi, Korean, wings

Asian Chicken Soup

October 11, 2017 By Martha 4 Comments

This Asian Chicken Soup is easy to make and full of healthy, delicious ingredients! PIN THIS RECIPE NOW! The aroma of certain foods cooking in the kitchen can often evoke a strong response – and for me, chicken soup does it every time! Our home always feels ‘more homey’ when a big pot of chicken […]

Filed Under: Soup Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, chicken, chicken stock, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, soup

Thai Iced Tea

August 16, 2017 By Martha Leave a Comment

No need to wait until you visit your favorite Thai restaurant…make this easy, delicious Thai Iced Tea at home! PIN THIS RECIPE NOW! Whenever we travel, Jack and I always come home inspired to try recreating new recipes that are versions of foods (or in this case, drinks) that we enjoy when we go out […]

Filed Under: Beverage Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, iced tea, Thai

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Thai Chili Peanut Sauce

May 24, 2017 By Martha Leave a Comment

These Grilled Chicken Skewers with Thai Chili Peanut Sauce are sponsored by Peapod as part of our ongoing ambassadorship with the brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Finally…finally! After a very rainy Spring, grilling weather is (finally) here to stay in New England, and I’m so thrilled to be spending our evenings outdoors – cooking […]

Filed Under: Appetizer, Entrée, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, chicken, Peapod, Peapod 2017

Forbidden Rice Pilaf

August 8, 2016 By Martha 6 Comments

This Forbidden Rice Pilaf is full of flavor and nutrients! Read more below about this delicious, ancient grain. Forbidden rice is a heirloom black rice that dates back to ancient China. The legend behind this flavorful rice is that only Chinese Emperors and the Royal Family were allowed to eat it due to its rarity, […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Asian, carrots, forbidden rice, pecans, rice

Crunchy Vegetable Rice Bowl with Warm Peanut Sauce

May 9, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

Today’s recipe – this fantastic Crunchy Vegetable Rice Bowl with Warm Peanut Sauce – was featured in this month’s Bon Appetit magazine and as soon as I spotted the recipe, I immediately knew I wanted to make it! A healthy, chopped slaw salad with a mix of other crunchy vegetables, served with warm brown rice, […]

Filed Under: Salad Tagged With: Asian, eggs, vegetables, Whole30

Asian Burgers

May 2, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned before that my husband Jack and I – more often than not – spend our time right before bed watching cooking shows on TV. (Great for blog recipe inspiration – but not so great when you find yourself drooling and hungry right before bedtime!) 😉 Typically we watch the Food Network or the […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, beef, pork

Asian Barbecue Pork Ribs

April 22, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

Grab some napkins everyone! Our Asian Barbecue Pork Ribs recipe takes everyone’s favorite Chinese restaurant appetizer – and turns it into a satisfying and delicious main dish! We first made these Asian Barbecue Pork Ribs last summer, right around the time that we shared our homemade Asian Barbecue Sauce recipe here on A Family Feast. […]

Filed Under: Appetizer, Entrée Tagged With: Asian, barbecue, pork

Korean Barbecue Chicken Wings

December 28, 2015 By Martha 4 Comments

Happy Monday everyone! Did you have a nice holiday? Ours was quiet and very relaxing at home – and just what we all needed after a very busy pre-holiday season! As much as we’re on the go these days, sometime it is just as nice to be a tourist in our own hometown. A few […]

Filed Under: Appetizer Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, chicken

Coconut Rice

August 28, 2015 By Martha 8 Comments

We’re continuing the Asian-inspired theme for one more day with this delicious recipe for Coconut Rice! This easy Coconut Rice is actually one of the dishes we ate for dinner ourselves, along with those fantastic Asian Barbecue Chicken Wings we shared yesterday. This recipe couldn’t be easier to make – and the flavors of the […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: almonds, Asian, basmati, cilantro, rice

Asian Barbecue Chicken Wings

August 27, 2015 By Martha 12 Comments

Grab some napkins everyone! Today we’re sharing our recipe for Asian Barbecue Chicken Wings – made using that delicious homemade Asian Barbecue Sauce recipe we shared yesterday! These Asian Barbecue Chicken Wings are the perfect party appetizer – and I think they are even better than the wings you’d order at your favorite Chinese restaurant! […]

Filed Under: Appetizer Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, chicken

Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups

June 23, 2015 By Martha 8 Comments

We first made these Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups back a number of years ago when I was attending Weight Watchers. We love this recipe so much that to this day, it’s still on our regular menu plan! This is an extremely easy recipe to make. Simply sauté ground beef, onions, garlic and minced fresh […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, Asian cuisine, beef, healthy, Weight Watchers

Korean-Style Marinated Cucumbers

May 27, 2015 By Martha 15 Comments

We made these Korean-Style Marinated Cucumbers as part of a sponsored post for #OXOGreenSaver and Melissa’s Produce. All opinions are 100% ours. Back when my husband Jack and I first started dating, one of our first dates was dinner out with his friends at a small, out-of-the-way Korean restaurant up near the border of Massachusetts […]

Filed Under: Appetizer, Side Dish Tagged With: Asian, cucumbers, healthy, Korean, OXO, vegetables

Sweet and Sour Chicken

March 24, 2015 By Martha 15 Comments

Why order take-out when you can make our delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken at home!? Many years ago, back when my husband Jack was still a bachelor, he decided to take a class to learn more about cooking Asian cuisine. While he was already trained professionally in many other types of cuisines – at the […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, carrots, chicken, pineapple

Orange Chicken and Vegetables

October 20, 2014 By Martha 6 Comments

Put a delicious dinner on the table in fewer than thirty minutes with today’s recipe for Orange Chicken and Vegetables! Seriously – this is a meal that your whole family will love! A mix of chicken tenders and sautéed vegetables are smothered in a sweet and spicy sesame-infused sauce made with orange marmalade, orange juice, […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, chicken, orange, rice

Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken

September 11, 2014 By Martha 30 Comments

This simple Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken is a delicious option for lunch or dinner – and it’s another great recipe that uses that Everyday Asian Dressing recipe we shared earlier this week! Start with some cooked, shredded chicken that has been flavored with cilantro, scallions, peppercorns and star anise (we show you how to […]

Filed Under: Salad Tagged With: Asian, chicken, healthy

Bulgogi Egg Rolls and New West KnifeWorks Giveaway {closed}

August 6, 2014 By Martha 34 Comments

My husband Jack is back again today with an easy and delicious recipe for Bulgogi Egg Rolls (using yesterday’s recipe as part of the filling) plus his review of New West KnifeWorks knives. For your chance to win an amazing 7-piece set of knives from New West KnifeWorks, see below. Here is Jack in his […]

Filed Under: Entrée, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: Asian, beef, giveaway, Korean

Bulgogi (Korean Beef Barbecue)

August 5, 2014 By Martha 6 Comments

Today, we’re sharing a delicious recipe for Bulgogi – a Korean Beef Barbecue! My husband Jack is a huge fan of Korean foods and I’m delighted to have Jack share the story behind this recipe in his own words. Jack writes: Earlier in my life, before I met Martha and was a bachelor, I spotted […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, barbecue, beef, Korean

Asian Chicken Salad

April 22, 2014 By Martha 4 Comments

Yesterday we shared a delicious and versatile Asian Citrus Vinaigrette that is simply fantastic as a dressing on salads – like this Asian Chicken Salad! And – the grilled chicken included in today’s recipe was first marinated in that same vinaigrette, giving this salad even more wonderful flavors! This Asian chicken salad is a mix […]

Filed Under: Salad Tagged With: Asian, chicken, healthy

Crispy Asian Chicken Wings with Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce

January 23, 2014 By Martha 8 Comments

Assuming that there is such a thing as reincarnation – I am convinced that my husband Jack was Asian in a previous life. Anytime we eat sushi or other Asian foods, or when Jack shops at the local Asian supermarket – he gets this a look of pure (for lack of a better word) ‘contentment’ […]

Filed Under: Appetizer, Entrée Tagged With: Asian, chicken

Beef Teriyaki and Vegetables

January 20, 2014 By Martha 19 Comments

I was given a free one month subscription to Weight Watchers to try their new Simple Start plan and write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are 100% my own. Today’s delicious recipe for Beef Teriyaki and Vegetables is the last in our series […]

Filed Under: Entrée, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: Asian, beef, healthy, Simple Start, Weight Watchers

Crab Rangoon

September 9, 2013 By Martha 17 Comments

Like other parts of the eastern coastal United States, catching and eating Atlantic Blue Crabs is a fun (and delicious!) warm weather tradition. In Massachusetts, where we live, no special permits are required for recreational crabbing – and if you’re in the right place at the right time, the only equipment you’ll need to catch […]

Filed Under: Appetizer Tagged With: Asian, crab, cream cheese, seafood, sesame oil

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry

August 1, 2013 By Martha 4 Comments

Even as food bloggers, my husband Jack and I really do try to find some balance in our diet! We often share recipes that are delicious but very decadent, and definitely not geared toward any of our readers who might be on a diet. So I’m actually very happy anytime we feature recipes like this […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Asian, carrots, healthy, onions, peppers, pineapple, shrimp, water chestnuts, Weight Watchers

Asian Noodle Soup

March 1, 2013 By Martha 2 Comments

Today we’re sharing a really fun and different meal idea – a make-your-own Asian Noodle Soup! The idea behind this recipe is similar to other ‘make-your-own’ types of meals where you provide your dinner guests with a variety of delicious noodles, sauces, vegetables and other toppings. Then each person can combine their favorite ingredients into […]

Filed Under: Soup Tagged With: Asian, Asian noodles, chicken stock, healthy

Asian Chicken Stock

February 28, 2013 By Martha Leave a Comment

If you are a regular reader of A Family Feast, you already know that delicious soups are on the menu at our house quite a bit! Today we’re sharing our recipe for a delicious Asian Chicken Stock. This Asian chicken stock is a variation of our basic chicken stock recipe. It is flavorful with hints […]

Filed Under: How-To's, Soup Tagged With: Asian, celery, chicken, cilantro, ginger, healthy, onions, scallions