International Foods

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

Awesome recipe! Requires prep, so read through it before you are ready to make it! Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cooked and cooled rice (cook the day before and cool in fridge until time to use) 1 1/2 pounds cooked Chinese roasted pork, cut into small cubes […]

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is super easy and incredibly delicious. Several of the ingredients are not staples in most households, so an International store visit might be necessary. I usually make this roast with a side of lo-mein (minus the pork) and then use the leftovers for pork […]

Mexican Casserole with Beef

Mexican Casserole with Beef

This was one of the recipes that my husband brought with him into the marriage, and it’s been a favorite of many family members for years. I have changed it up some, the original recipe was yummy, but wasn’t done in layers and the Doritos […]

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

This recipe is extremely versatile when it comes to the vegetables. Sometimes I use more bamboo shoots, sometimes more or less bean sprouts, or more or less carrots. I’ve also used canned bean sprouts when fresh weren’t available. I also buy the ‘matchstick’ carrots in […]

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

This recipe is a lot like the orange chicken you get in a local Chinese restaurant. I have found with cooking Chinese, the main ingredient for the ‘sour’ taste in so many dishes is rice wine vinegar. My recipe has a little less of that […]

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The cooking method is versatile here. If using a cast iron skillet, after searing the chicken, bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, then check temperature before serving. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°. If you are not using an oven […]

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or 1/4 cup scotch bonnet pepper sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried ground thyme 1 teaspoon cinnamon […]

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (or you can use all cheddar) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 2 jalapeños, chopped (optional) 3 tablespoons taco […]

Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon garlic powder (you can sub minced garlic, add with step 2) 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 […]

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shredded chicken 1 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese (or Mexican melting cheese, or any cheese of choice) 3 large tortillas Jalapeños, salsa, Pico de Gallo, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, etc (optional) Directions Lightly spray tortillas with some type of oil, then […]