Thursday, September 11, 2025

Asian Sesame Slaw

 Ingredients

1 bag broccoli slaw or coleslaw
1T sesame oil
1T rice vinegar
1t sugar
1/2t salt
1/4c sliced green onions

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Make ahead of time if possible.

Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup tamari
1/4 cup brown sugar
2t fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, smushed
1T maple syrup or honey
1t sesame oil
3T mirin
1/4 cup water with 1T cornstarch or tapioca starch

Directions

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for five minutes.

Teriyaki Chicken Burgers/Meatballs

 Ingredients

2 lbs ground chicken
.5 cup teriyaki sauce
1t powdered garlic
1t salt
(original recipe calls for 1 cup panko, but the texture wasn't great - try without)
(try adding thinly sliced green onions)

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Pan-fry in vegetable oil, smashing them down so they are thin. If needed, finish cooking in oven set to 375'.

Suggested companion: Asian slaw, coconut rice.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Chocolate Syrup

Ingredients

1.5 cups white sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
dash of salt
1.5 cups water
1t vanilla

Directions

Mix together first four ingredients, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.