• scallion jasmine rice in a bowl

    scallion jasmine rice;

    September 3, 2021bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Scallion jasmine rice is a perfect mild jasmine rice side dish, jazzed up with mild scallions for that perfect subtle flavor. A perfect complement to any meal.

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  • cutting into soy glazed meatloaf

    soy glazed meatloaf;

    May 14, 2021bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    A new twist on a classic meatloaf–try this soy glazed meatloaf! Formed into individual meatloaves so that you get that amazingly tangy, umami glaze in every bite, this recipe makes for a great weeknight meal.

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  • sour cream and chive biscuits stacked on a plate

    sour cream and chive biscuits;

    September 28, 2020bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Delicious and easy sour cream and chive biscuits with lots of warm flaky layers. Bonus tip: use greek yogurt instead of sour cream!

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  • Honey Sesame Tofu @ bestwithchocolate.com

    honey sesame tofu;

    March 1, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Silken tofu baked to perfection with a delicious thick honey sesame sauce, perfect over white or brown rice or vegetable fried rice (tipsychocochip recipe)! – – I’m all about that silken tofu.  All the food bloggers that I read swear by cooking with firm or extra firm or super-duuper-extra-extraordinarily-firm.  Sure, it makes life easy in the kitchen.  But I just don’t like to eat it.  Silken tofu I can eat all day.  You know all those things that they say “melt in your mouth”?  Well, silken tofu literally melts in your mouth. Silken tofu is not the easiest ingredient to work with.  If…

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  • Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns) @ bestwithchocolate.com

    nikuman (steamed pork buns);

    February 13, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Nikuman (肉饅), literally “steamed bun with meat filling”.  It’s a savory pork filling tossed with cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, and seasonings wrapped in a fluffy steamed bun! – – I’m going on an Asian kick!  I made it to the asian grocery store this weekend, and have many yummy things coming your way!  Check out the updated photos for pad see ew, sweet stir fried noodles tossed with chicken, bean sprouts, and baby bok choy!  But these nikuman are pretty amazing, if I do say so myself.  They really hit the spot for me this weekend!  Tasty, savory, and fluffy–all…

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  • Jalapeno Cheddar Pull-apart Bread @ bestwithchocolate.com

    cheesy garlic pull-apart bread;

    September 14, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    The simplest appetizer that’s oh-so-cheesy and oh-so-garlicky. Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is a finger-licking appetizer, perfect for parties…or a Tuesday!

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  • Pork Wontons @ bestwithchocolate.com

    pork wontons;

    June 8, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    It was a bit of a late dinner today.  Crazy day for me.  T was headed off all the way through DC to the other end of the Orange line today, so he had to get up early and was out the door before I even got up.  He told me early, so it should have been no big deal, I just had to take a few extra minutes to walk Kenichi.  Lo and behold, of course, that when I came back in from our normal morning walk, Kenichi decided to run for freedom.  I chased him probably a quarter…

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  • hoisin meatballs;

    May 12, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    I made this for a quick dinner today, and it was tasty and looked just like the pictures over at damndelicious!  I made them for dinner with some fried rice to whip in some veggies, but these would also be perfect as an appetizer! Make the meatballs a little bit smaller for an appetizer, but would be a good small party recipe.  If you had more than around 6 people I’d double the recipe (but in either case would still serve another app or two)!  Honestly, I don’t even have much to say about this recipe because it’s so straightforward.…

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  • Dijon Turkey Burger @ bestwithchocolate.com

    dijon turkey burger;

    April 19, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Here is my classic turkey burger recipe, with a little dijon thrown in for some flavor!  I classify this recipe as a “simple” one since I have most of the ingredients around the house, and the ones I usually need to shop for include: ground turkey, gruyere, and scallions!  Less than 5 ingredients, so I call simple. Just toss everything in a bowl, and make sure to mix together thoroughly, but only until just incorporated unless you want some tough burgers!  I’ll let you in on my secret for well-cooked burgers when you’re making them on the stove!  I like the…

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