braided easter egg bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• 5 whole eggs, dyed if desired
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• in a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast; stir well. combine milk and butter in a small saucepan; heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but not melted.
• gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring constantly. add two eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat well. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into two equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. roll each round into a long roll about 36 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. using the two long pieces of dough, form a loosely braided ring, leaving spaces for the five colored eggs. seal the ends of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between the braids of dough.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place loaf on a buttered baking sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. place loaf in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. brush risen loaf with melted butter.
• bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until golden.

sweet dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/knead and first rise cycle; press start.
• when cycle finishes, turn dough out a lightly floured surface. divide dough in half. roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 ounces dry chinese noodles
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 2 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. stir noodles into boiling water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. (for a chewier texture, shock the noodles by pouring 1 cup cold water into the pot when it starts to foam, then letting it come to a boil again to finish cooking.) drain and divide into two serving bowls.
• meanwhile, bring chicken broth to boil in a medium saucepan with mushrooms and green onions. cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into boiling broth. when broth returns to a boil, crack eggs into broth. continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink and eggs are cooked, about 10 minutes. pour the chicken soup over the noodles in the bowls and serve immediately.

Easy Chicken Korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook onions in oil until soft.
• place onion, yogurt, mango chutney, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and into the bowl of a food processor. process into a smooth sauce; it should be about the consistency of thick cream. add a bit of water or yogurt to thin it if needed. spread chicken into prepared baking dish, and pour the onion sauce over the chicken.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. sprinkle sliced almonds over the top, and serve.

Simple Char Siu Lamb Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mix brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

asian sesame seared or grilled tuna gluten free!

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin (japanese sweet )
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• spread sesame seeds a plate. remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
• heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.