Mini loaves that mix the spiciness of gingerbread with the moist richness of pumpkin are ideal for small households or for gift giving. Ingredients : 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg pinch of each allspice, salt and pepper 1 can 14 oz. pumpkin purée 1/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup fancy molasses 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp. orange juice Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare and grease 9 pcs. of 3-1/2 […] Read more »
Pumpkin Custard
Ingredients : 1 cup 2% evaporated milk 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling, if using canned) 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground ginger Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare 4 large or 6 small custard cups. Set aside. In a blender or a food processor, combine milk, pumpkin, sugar, egg and spices. Process until well blended. Pour into prepared custard cups. Bake in the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from the oven. Serve warm or cold. Helpful […] Read more »
Quick Recipe
Braised Baby Back Pork Ribs
Ingredients : 2 lb. baby back pork ribs, cut in half 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. grated ginger 1 onion, chopped 8 cloves, crushed small handful peppercorns (or Szechuan peppercorns) 1/2 dried chili pepper, crushed (or 1 fresh chili, minced) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/3 cup honey grated orange zest juice of 1 orange juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 cup dry sherry water Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a shallow roasting pan and set aside. Combine garlic, ginger, onion, cloves, Chinese peppercorns, chili, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice and […] Read more »
Healthy Foods
Tomato Ginger Chutney
Ingredients : 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tbsp. finely chopped gingerroot 6 seeded and diced canned or fresh tomatoes 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. white vinegar 2 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander 2 tbsp. lemon juice salt and freshly ground pepper Cooking Procedures : Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic and gingerroot and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and vinegar and cook until mixture thickens for about 5 […] Read more »
Cooking Recipes
Spiced Pork
Ingredients : 3 lbs. lean pork chops 2 tbsp. cornstarch 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. sweet sherry 1 tsp. grated pared fresh gingerroot 1/2 tsp. five-spice powder 1/8 tsp. pepper 3 cups vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules Chinese Mixed Pickles (see recipe), for garnishing Cooking Procedures : Trim chops, discarding fat and bones. Mix cornstarch, 2 tbsp. of soy sauce, sherry, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Add pork, one piece at a time, to cornstarch mixture, turning to coat completely. Cover and let stand an hour or two in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally. Heat oil […] Read more »
Food Ideas
Sotanghon with Spinach
Ingredients : 1 bundle (2.2oz) sotanghon noodles 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 cup pork or chicken, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp. ginger, grated 1 onion, sliced 1 tbsp. patis 2 tbsp. cooking wine 4 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 lb. spinach Cooking Procedures : An 8.8oz package of sotanghon noodles contains 4 small bundles each tied with a string. Discard string from 1 bundle, soak sotanghon in hot water for 3-5 minutes. Drain. Cut into 3″ lengths and set aside. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté garlic, ginger and onions. Add pork or chicken meat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir […] Read more »