Now that the holidays are over and life has resumed its daily hustle and bustle, why not give your family a treat that is quick and tasty. For those of you out there who love seasoning and spicy food, this is a great recipe for you.
If you have a milder palate, just lower certain spices and the dish will still come out scrumptious.
This Spicy Pepper Steak and Rice dish will take you only 20 minutes to prepare and cook. More great news is that it will definitely stay in your budget, and still have your family and friends praising your culinary skills. continue reading »
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With the increasing financial hardship and economic strain, more NEasters are choosing to dine in and save some money, rather then eat out. Given the fact that more and more people are taking on this custom, I am including a recipe that I came upon a few weeks ago for all our money-saving friends, and those who want to try a little something different. A Beef teriyaki with cucumber salad recipe I discovered in an Asian-style cookbook (Homestyle Asian) intrigued my creative side, as well as my taste buds.
The preparation time is around 20 to 30 minutes, takes 20 minutes to cook and serves 4 people.
What you will need for the beef teriyaki:
- 4 filet steaks
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon of sake (optional, but recommended)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup of soy sauce
What you will need for the cucumber salad:
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar (rice wine vinegar preferred)
- ½ red pepper, diced
- ¼ a cup of water
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