Sharon Chen
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Austin, TX, United States
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Stovetop 3-Ingredient Asian Ribs
1 pound flanken (cross-cut) ribs (about 4 pieces) 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (I use Lee Kum Kee) 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (I use Lee Kum Kee) Chopped green onions or white sesame seeds for garnishing (optional) → Read More
Baked Chicken Wings by StreetSmart Kitchen
3 pounds chicken wings (whole wings, wingettes, drumettes, or a mix of them) 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or ground cumin) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons butter, melted → Read More
Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy
1 (5-pound) boneless beef chuck eye roast Salt and pepper to taste 8 ounces (about 6 slices) bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 teaspoons brown sugar 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons minced garlic) 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup flour (see note for a… → Read More
Tilapia Fillet with Tomato Sauce and Dill Weed
2 Tilapia fillets (about 5 oz each) 1/4 cup fresh dill weed (divided) 4 teaspoons corn starch (divided) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 1 teaspoon olive oil For the “marinara-ish” sauce: 1/3 cup baby carrots, finely chopped 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 stalks of celery, de-stringed and finely chopped 3 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped or pressed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2… → Read More
Carrot Cake Recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups carrots, freshly shredded 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar (add more if desired) → Read More
Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Goji Berries
1 ½ frozen banana, cut into chunks ¼ cup Greek plain yogurt 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon goji berries → Read More
15-Minute Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry and Pesto
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted 1/4 cup Chipotle Pecan Pesto (You can use regular pesto too.) 6 ounces turkey breast meat, sliced 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce leaves, sliced 1 heirloom tomato, sliced 4 slices Havarti cheese 2 tablespoons dried cranberries → Read More
Chicken Primavera Crescent Bake
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 2 cups shredded chicken 1 (10.5-oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 1/2 cups homemade cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half) 1 (8-oz) can crescent rolls 1 red bell pepper, diced 8 ounces asparagus, top trimmed and diced 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 1 cup shredded… → Read More
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup coconut aminos 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (20-oz) can pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice 4 ounces medium button mushrooms Half pint of cherry tomatoes → Read More
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
2 teaspoons ginger, minced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 stems green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 8 curly green lettuce leaves or iceberg lettuce leaves 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds for garnishing → Read More
Poached Salmon Recipe with Coconut Milk and Grits
4 fresh salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin removed Kosher salt, to taste Freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 leek, well rinsed and thinly sliced (white and light green part only) 1 (13.66-oz) coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 3 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable broth, divided 1/4 cup grated Parmesan… → Read More
Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef
2.5 pounds flank steak/London broil 1 (8-fl oz) bottle coconut aminos 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups bone broth 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 cups carrot matchsticks Chopped green onions and white sesame seeds for garnishing → Read More
Ginger Sauce Spinach
1 tablespoon peanut, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or very finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon chicken broth → Read More
Grilled Tuna Kabobs
For the tuna marinade: 1 cup green onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon coconut ominos (or soy sauce) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspices 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2… → Read More
Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
1 large red onion, diced 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons cumin powder 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 8 ounces brown lentils 3 medium sweet potatoes 4 cups chicken bone broth (use vegetable broth if vegan) 1 (28-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 (28-oz) can chickpea, drained Fresh chopped parsley for garinishing → Read More
Thai Red Curry Vegetables
3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 2 cups) 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 cup coconut milk Fresh chopped cilantro for… → Read More
Smoky Bacon Baked Pork Chops
2 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork chops (about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon mesquite seasoning 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced 2 tablespoons cooked bacon pieces 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle in adobo Chopped green onion for garnishing → Read More
Barbacoa Beef and Egg Skillet Bake
2 1/2 cups barbacoa beef, drained 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup pico de gallo for serving → Read More
Cheesy Crab Appetizers
Non-stick cooking spray 1 (11-oz ) can Pillsbury refrigerated prepared pizza thin crust 1 (6-oz) can lump crabmeat, drained 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup garlic & herb spreadable cheese (from 4 oz container) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Freshly cracked black pepper Chopped fresh parsley for… → Read More
Simple Crepes with Peanut Butter and Banana
In a blender, combine flour, milk, eggs, oil, and salt. Blend until mixture is smooth and bubbles form on top, about 30 seconds. Let the batter rest. Lightly grease a 6-inch skillet with cooking spray or brush with more coconut oil. Heat over medium heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the crepe batter onto the skillet. Lift and tilt to spread evenly into a circle. Return to heat. Cook until the bottom… → Read More