Breakfast muffin

I was looking for a quick breakfast for on the go that wasn't a sandwich and that would appeal to the kids.  I really liked the way these turned out.  There are limitless possibilities with the same basic recipe.

Italian muffins.

Break up 2 Italian sausage links and brown.  Add one chopped onion, 5 chopped garlic cloves, and 5-6 chopped mushrooms, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley and basil to taste.  When soft, divide evenly into 12 greased muffin holes.  Sprinkle a little mozz cheese over it.  Beat 12 eggs in a pourable container.  Pour over each of the sausage cups.  Bake for 22 minutes at 350.

Sunday night supper club: China

This month's Sunday night supper club was hosted by the lovely Jen Erikson in her new home.  I don't have a lot of recipes this month, but each of you can add a comment with your recipe.

Polly's tofu and veggies

Marinade:

1 cup Hoisin Sauce

2 Tbl аsesame oil

8 Tbl Rice Vinegar

4 Tbl Soy Sauce

2 Tbl garlic powder

1 Tbl crushed red chili ( I used 3, cuz we are spicy )

2 Tbl white pepper

2 Tbl crushed coriander ( optional)

Coat the grill with vegetable oil and cook slices for 4- 6 minutes per side. аGrill marks are key.

Baste with extra marinade.

Veggies ( my Dad's special mix)

Bean Sprouts

Snow Peas

Green Onions cut in half and lengthwise making strips

3 Tbl Minced garlic

3 Tbl Minced ginger

1 Tsp sesame oil

2 Tbl vegetable oil

4 Tbl Soy Sauce

1 Tbl Sambal chili sauce ( or sriracha, or fresh serrano)

Saute the veggies quickly in the oils. Add the ginger and garlic, then the liquids. аQuickly stir together at high heat until mixed. аDo not overcook. аNobody likes mushy pea pods! аBest to serve right away while the veggies are still crispy and aside the tofu.

** аcareful when pouring veggies out of wok if using one. аTrust me on this!

 

 

 Chinatown Deli Char Siu

Marinade:  Stir together 1/3 c sugar, 1/4 c soy sauce, 1/4 c hoisin sauce, 1/4 c honey, 2 tbsp dry sherry, 1 tsp sesame paste (I used tahini), 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder.  Place 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into strips 1 inch thick by 3 inches wide by 8 inches long.  Toss in marinate and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Remove pork from marinade.  Place a rack on a foil lined baking sheet.  Place pork on rack. Reserve marinade. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.  Turn the pork and brush again with marinade and cook for another 45 minutes.  Let pork rest for 10 minutes.  Slice into thin slices.  May be served hot or cold.  Recipe comes from:  Martin Yan's Chinatown Cooking.

 Kurt's Chinese Chicken Wings.  I will tell you, I could eat these all day long.  These were also a big hit with all the kids.   This is a typical Kurt recipe, just a list of ingredients.  You should know what to do with them!

2 T soy

2 T Hoisan

2 T garlic cloves

1 T ginger

1 T Rice vinegar

1 T sesame oil

2 T chili bean paste

2 T sugar

 Char Sui made by Jennifer

 Chinese beer?

 Teens love supper club.

 Emma and Nan

 Katie

Jennifer's cake.  I am sure she will send me a recipe soon.

 Katie's veggies

 

Dri's dumplings.  These were very delicious, but you won't be able to make them because I don't have a recipe.

Pete and Steve.

The next supper club will be at Pete and Mary Beth's - country:  Croatia in honor of their honeymoon.  Date still TBA.