main dishes

  • Hurricane Ike Pizza

    We got the remnants of Hurricane Ike 2 weekends ago — strong winds (strong enough to break in half our basketball pole, luckily no one was hurt) but no rain. We didn’t have power for 24 hours. Luckily we just… Continue reading

    Hurricane Ike Pizza
  • Chop Suey, a repost

    A recipe I originally posted in 2005 at b5media’s Noodles and Rice (now Blisstree). Chop Suey has long been rumored to be an American creation rather than a Chinese one. A search around the ‘net will show you just how… Continue reading

    Chop Suey, a repost
  • Cambodian Eggplant and Pork Stir-Fry (Cha Traop Dot)

    For 4-6 servings 1 pound eggplants 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound ground pork 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and minced 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3… Continue reading

    Cambodian Eggplant and Pork Stir-Fry (Cha Traop Dot)
  • Rellenong Manok

    Brought to a party December 3. A recipe can be found here. I didn’t put eggs in mine (so hubby can eat it), though it really does need eggs. Depending on mood, I vary the texture of the filling. Some… Continue reading