Easy and Affordable Asian Recipes

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Chinese take-out is expensive. I love Chinese food, but last night when I contemplated giving my stove a break and gazed at the take-out menu from our favorite Chinese restaurant I just about lost my appetite. Two entrees (with meat) would have cost more than $20, and that’s not counting a side of noodles or rice. (Nor does it take into account the 15% mandatory gratuity on all take-out orders.) Needless to say, it was pasta ala mom at our house last night. This morning I am still craving Chinese food, but am determined to spend less than $25 to … Continue reading →

Fried Rice

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Catherine Ipcizade

I love making this recipe and serving it when guests come over. It looks beautiful and is easy to make. And it’s a lot cheaper than take-out, which makes this recipe a plus in my book! For this recipe you’ll need: 2 cups uncooked white rice (I like basmati) 1 tsp. butter or margarine 4 cups water 2 TB peanut oil 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups frozen peas-n-carrots, defrosted slightly 4 green onions, chopped 1 TB peanut oil 2 ½ TB soy sauce 1 packet Fried Rice Seasoning (any brand) 4 eggs, beaten To make this recipe: … Continue reading →