Whether you are out of the bottled kind or just want to make your own at home, this recipe for making hoisin sauce from scratch is a 5-star winner!
Time: under 30 minutes
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Hoisin Sauce
Chow Mein Noodle Casserole
An Asian-inspired creamy beef and rice casserole with crunchy chow mein noodles both in, and on top of, the savory dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken
This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's Garlic Noodles
These noodles stir fried to perfection with garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes will be your new go-to, either on their own or with stir fried beef or chicken.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
Garlic and red pepper flakes give bean sprouts a pop of flavor while keeping them subtle enough to go with any sort of seared meat or seafood.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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African Stew Curry Powder
This curry powder blend is an aromatic and flavorful mixture of spices that adds a unique flavor to stews, curries, and other dishes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Amish Sauerkraut Salad
Just because sauerkraut is usually relegated to a condiment doesn't mean it can't shine as a main ingredient. Along with chopped veggies and a simple dressing, it makes a...
Time: over 5 hours
Chinese Almond Cookies
Made with red food coloring, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, egg, almond extract
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fufu (Ghana)
Potato flakes, baking mix, and water stirred constantly form a starchy ball that's meant to be served on top of stew. The more traditional ingredients are harder to find so this is a great...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese BBQ Pork
Restaurant-style Chinese pork is so unique tasting that it's hard to believe you can make it at home. Not to worry: an overnight marinade in this simple mixture does the trick.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Navajo Corn Cakes
Made with corn, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, milk, sour cream, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fry Seasoning Mix
Dress up your stir-fry meal with this simple seasoning blend that you can make ahead of time. Just use 1 tablespoon of the mix to season your dinner!
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Chow Mein
Here's a great one-dish meal courtesy of your pressure cooker or Instant Pot!
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amish Dressing
This moist baked dressing packed with chopped chicken thighs, sage, and savory veggies is a great example of a scratch-made Amish recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Leftover Chow Mein
Want a quick way to use up leftovers that doesn't taste like it was made from leftovers? Give this simple chow mein recipe a try. It works with pork, beef, or chicken (or even...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Japanese Chicken Drumsticks
Drumsticks are simmered in a spicy vinegar-soy mixture until tender and glazed.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New York Style Italian Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches
It's hard to mess up sausages with peppers and onions. Red pepper flakes and oregano cooked with the links adds a little extra oomph. Toast the hoagie...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peking Shrimp
Battered shrimp, fried and coated in a sweet garlic-scallion sauce, are irresistible little morsels perfect for serving with steamed rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dutch Spice Cake (Ontbijtkoek)
Ready to spice up your baking routine? This Dutch treat, also known as Ontbijtkoek, promises to be your sweet little secret.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Armenian Stuffed Peppers
A combination of ground beef and lamb is used in the stuffing for this recipe. Mixed with rice, tomato, onions, and seasonings it makes a delicious filling.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Lemon Chicken
Try this simple yet delicious lemon chicken recipe that mimics your favorite Chinese takeout. Crisp chicken drenched in a refreshing lemon sauce, brings a taste of the restaurant...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Beef Egg Rolls With Thick Sweet And Sour Sauce
Looking for a hearty egg roll? These are filled with ground beef, bean sprouts, onion, and carrots and served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherokee-Style Hominy
Hominy is a type of corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution. n this recipe, hominy is fried with bacon and onions to make a delicious side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Crab Curry (Poo Pad Pong Garee)
This stir-fried crab curry is a delicious and easy way to cook crab. The curry powder, fish sauce, and sugar give the dish a unique flavor that is both sweet...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Chinese Chicken Wings
Meaty chicken wings are marinated in an Asian-style sauce and then baked until tender.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Amish Custard Pie
The rich and creamy filling is made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and nutmeg, and is baked in a flaky pie shell. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pad Thai With Chicken And A Creamy Peanut Sauce
Imagine sitting at a bustling street market in Southeast Asia while you savor this Pad Thai, featuring tender chicken and an irresistible peanut sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Texas Enchiladas
Get your taste buds two-stepping with these Texas enchiladas. Loaded with chili gravy, ground beef, and cheese, they're a meal worthy of any Texas-sized appetite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Oven Fried Rice
This is a fix it and forget it style fried rice recipe. It tastes like your favorite Chinese fried rice but it's baked in the oven instead.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Gohan (Japanese-Style Rice)
Gohan, or Japanese-style rice, is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or part of a main course.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baby Bok Choy And Tofu Stir-Fry
This baby bok choy and tofu dish is quick and easy to make, and can be served with rice or noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
South African Curry Powder
Freshly grinding the cumin and fennel seeds in this powerful South African blend provides wonderful flavoring for traditional meat and potato curries.
Time: under 30 minutes
German Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a dish that originates from Austria, but has become popular in Germany as well. It is typically made with pork, but can also be made with veal or chicken.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Irish Stew
Get ready for a stew that fights back with flavor. This Irish Stew packs a punch with its no-nonsense mix of meat, potatoes, and carrots, all brazenly bathing in a tomatoey...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Japanese Shrimp Sauce
It's called shrimp sauce, but don't limit yourself to that. This glorious Japanese mayo sauce is fantastic on all manner of stir-fried meats and veggies.
Time: under 30 minutes
Polish Stuffed Cabbage (Golomki)
Ground beef, sausage, and rice stuffed into cabbage leaves and baked in tomato sauce is a Polish classic, and it's soon to be a classic on your table as well.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)
Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Bayou Gumbo
Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Amish Potato Salad
Homemade dressing makes this salad ultra-creamy but hard-boiled eggs are the real secret ingredient to this Amish-style potato salad.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ground Beef Fried Rice
Ground beef is a popular addition to fried rice because it is quick cooking and adds a lot of flavor. This hearty fried rice recipe makes a great main dish meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
West Indian Chicken Roti
Roti is similar to flour tortillas and is commonly served in Indian cuisine. The filling here is a simple chicken curry that can be easily altered to suit your tastes.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork In Golden Threads (Moo Sarong)
This is a Thai dish made of pork meatballs wrapped in egg noodles and fried until crispy. It is served with a dipping sauce on the side.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Carrot Fried Rice
Cubed chicken, fresh broccoli, and shredded carrots pack this fried rice recipe full of flavor. Perfect as a main dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Full Moon Cafe Tortilla Soup
Full Moon Cafe marinates their chicken in fajita seasoning to give it that special spice in the soup. Garnish with tortilla strips for a nice crunch.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
A light and quick meal. If you've never tried making Pho (pronounced "fuh") this is a great recipe to start with.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Egusi Spinach
If you get your hands on some ground egusi seeds, you owe it to yourself to make this dish. Can't find egusi? Substitute pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sesame seeds.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Harira)
A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage
A Mediterranean alternative to beef stuffed cabbage rolls. Simmer the vegetarian stuffed leaves in tomato sauce with basil and cinnamon and you're ready to...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Cooked in a crock pot, this savory jambalaya combines chicken, smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, veggies, and rice, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
































































