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Top 12 Easy Chinese Recipes

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Ordering Takeout food can get very expensive!

I love takeout food just as much as anybody, but I also like to spend my hard earned money on other things. Making chinese food is pretty easy, I know this to be true because I make it at home often. Yes there are some dishes which require you to marinade a duck 24 hrs in advance, however those type of recipes are not listed here. Here is a list of my top 12 easy chinese recipes, that anyone can pull off. 

Most of the recipes listed here can be made in less than 30 minutes as well. If that does not inspire you to prepare more chinese recipes at home than I don’t know what will. All these recipes have been tried and tested and are very popular.  

I have compiled this list of my top 12 most popular “Skip the Takeout Chinese Recipes” from here on Canadian Cooking Adventures.com 

Stay tuned as this ever evolving collection of Chinese “SKIP THE TAKEOUT” inspired recipes are only going to grow. 

 

1. Black Pepper Shrimp – Incredibly tasty and flavorful, better than take-out! This stir fry is packed with plenty of fibrous vegetables and enough protein to satisfy your hunger. Your going to want to pull out the chop sticks for this one.

2. Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir fry – This Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir fry takes less than 30 minutes to make too, I know you will LOVE it!   

 

3. Vegetable Egg Drop Soup – Warm up to a BIG Bowl of  the most delicious “Vegetable Egg Drop Soup”. This popular chinese soup it’s super simple to make and believe it or not very filling. Not to mention inexpensive and addicting! 

4. Beef Pepper Ramen Noodle Stir fry – This has become one of my most popular ramen recipes here on  Canadian Cooking Adventures, it has received over 1k views within the first week.  And I’m not too surprised as to why so many people have enjoyed it. 

5. Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry – One of my most popular asian and skip the take out inspired dishes. And one of me and my partners favorite chinese dishes has made it to the top 10. If you have tried this in the restaurant’s before and liked it then you have to try it at home. Enjoy!

6. Authentic Chicken Chow Mein– Now I can’t leave out my favorite chow mein and apparently neither can my readers. This chow mein is made with fresh noodles and is absolutely delicious! 

7. Singapore Laksa Soup– I have always loved Singapore Laksa soup, however it is a hard soup to find made well in the restaurants. I do not know why that is but it’s true. Some places have got it right while others not. 

8. Ginger Chicken Stir fry – This Ginger Chicken Stir Fry goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and can be made in less than 20 minutes ? can’t get any better than that.

9.  Chinese egg fried rice with vegetables –  Skip the takeout this weekend and try my homemade “Chinese egg fried rice with vegetables” instead. Made with eggs and a few frozen vegetables that make it very special. 

10. Black Bean Pork Vegetables Stir fry – Here a great recipe “Black Bean Pork Vegetables Stir fry “ it goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice ? I tend to use broccoli most times for this recipe. However today I had a bag of frozen asian vegetables that I used instead. 

11. Vegetarian Lo Mein– Last but not least my Vegetarian Lo Mein soup for those who like to eat Vegetarian. This vegetarian lo mein is packed with loads of veggies and super tasty noodles. Then it’s all tossed together in the most delicious sauce. 

12. Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts – This is my take on Kung Pao Chicken, traditionally peanuts are used in this dish and most definitely you can use those instead of the cashews.

 

HONORABLE MENTION

YES this is Thai but it is REALLY good too! 

Pad Thai

 

Looking for more SKIP THE TAKEOUT inspired recipes? See my Skip The Takeout page!

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15 Awesome Summer Salads

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15 Awesome Summer Salads

Summer is right around the corner and this is the time to eating more delicious summer salads. I thought why not compile a list from some of the most tantalizing summer salads that I have found from around the net with the permission from some of my food blogging friends.

Go ahead and make some of these salads in advance, say on a saturday and sunday. And then you will have some meal preps to take with you for the week ahead. Saving yourself some cash!

In no particular order here are 15 Awesome Summer Salads!

 

Most recipe you see here can be made in 30 minutes. Below is a list of must have cooking essentials to make either of these delicious salads.

I hope you give some of these delicious and unique recipes a try! I would love to know if you tried any of them and what you thought? Also I would love to hear what your all time favorite summer salad is? Feel free to leave a comment below 🙂 I love hearing for you! Thanks to all the contributors for giving me permission to included there recipes in this list!


 

1. Chicken Avocado Chickpea Salad

This Chicken Avocado Chickpea Salad is made with perfectly seasoned shredded chicken breasts, chickpeas, avocados, cucumber and sweet corn and then tossed in a low fat yogurt dressing. The secret is in the dressing so follow along for the best summer salad eva! Click here for the recipe: Chicken Avocado Chickpea Salad

 

2. Primavera Pasta Salad with Shrimp

This Primavera Pasta Salad with Shrimp is fantastic for a light dinner or a picnic lunch! Packed with asparagus and snap peas. Credit @cookincanuck Click here for the recipe: https://www.cookincanuck.com/primavera-pasta-salad-shrimp/ 

3. Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

ROASTED PEPPER PASTA SALAD THE PERFECT END TO SUMMER LUNCH, DINNER OR EVEN SIDE DISH RECIPE.  A DELICIOUS PASTA SALAD FULL OF ROASTED PEPPERS, PANCETTA, FRESH MOZZARELLA,  SPICES AND AN AMAZING BALSAMIC DRESSING.Credit:@anitalianinmykitchen Click here for the recipe: https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/roasted-pepper-pasta-salad/

 

4. Pesto Tortellini Salad

This Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is one of my “go-to” summer salad recipes. It is really simple to make and you can customize the vegetables to meet your family’s specific likes. You can also easily cut the recipe in half or even double it to meet the needs of the occasion. Credit: @theliveinkitchen Click here to read the recipe: https://theliveinkitchen.com/pesto-tortellini-salad/

5. Hawaiian Chicken Pasta Salad with Grilled Pineapple

This Hawaiian Chicken Pasta Salad is sweet and tangy and perfect for the long summers days. The chicken is marinated and grilled and the sweet salty dressing takes the pasta salad and grilled pineapple to another level. Credit: @easypastasauces Click here to get the recipe: https://www.easypastasauces.com/hawaiian-chicken-pasta-salad-with-grilled-pineapple/

6. Lemony Greek Pasta Salad with Zucchini + Fresh Herbs

Lemon, Garlic + Fresh Herbs dress this one-pot Greek Pasta Salad with creamy French feta cheese, olives, artichokes and ZUCCHINI! Credit: @oatandsesame Click here to read the recipe: https://www.oatandsesame.com/greek-pasta-salad-with-zucchini/

7. Greek Salad

This Greek Salad that I have for you today, is the perfect salad for summers. It’s fast (takes only 10 minutes), is packed with fresh flavors and simple ingredients that come together to make a salad that’s perfect for a light summer lunch which can also be paired with pretty much any recipe you’re making. Credit: @ikneadtoeat Click here to read the recipe: http://ikneadtoeat.com/greek-salad/

 

8. Mexican Tortellini Salad

Lite and zesty take on Tortellini Salad with mango, avocado, lime dressing and spicy taco shrimp.  Spicy lime mango and avocado compliment rich cheese Tortellini so well.. I call this a Mexican Tortellini Salad. Forget creamy salads, I guarantee, this will become your new favorite way to Tortellini Salad. Every forkful here has something delicious – cheesy tortellini, sweet mango, creamy avocado, spicy shrimp and zippy dressing to balance and bring everything together. AmaZing! Credit: @chefdehom Click here to read the recipe: https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/844/mexican-tortellini-salad

9. Simple Pasta Salad with Balsamic

What’s a summer celebration without pasta salad? This pasta salad recipe is so simple, it takes just 6 ingredients but is bursting with flavour from roasted tomatoes, balsamic and rocket. It is the epitome of a summer dish! Credit: @thecookreport Click here for the recipe: https://thecookreport.co.uk/balsamic-pasta-salad/

 

9. Split Pea Garden Pasta

This easy and healthy dinner dish uses fresh sugar snap peas and only takes 15 minutes from to start to finish! It’s my favorite Spring and Summer garden recipe! It’s completely vegan too! Credit:@brooklynfarmgirl Find the recipe here: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/2015/06/29/simple-pea-garden-pasta/

 

10. Cucumber Melon Salad

Bursting with fresh flavour, this Cucumber Melon Salad with Bocconcini is made in about 10 minutes. It’s perfect for all those upcoming deck parties, picnics and barbecues! Credit: @girlheartfood Find the recipe here: https://girlheartfood.com/cucumber-melon-salad/

10. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Bacon Roasted Broccoli

Tortellini pasta salad with roasted bacon broccoli, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a lemon dressing is a light dinner for two. Learn how to make it including an easy way to add a subtle taste of garlic without all the chopping and mincing. Credit: Girlgonegourmet Find the recipe here: https://www.girlgonegourmet.com/tortellini-pasta-salad-with-roasted-broccoli/

11. Grilled Greek Orzo Salad

A grilled Greek orzo salad.  It marries tender but crunchy grilled veg with orzo pasta, chunks of feta and a light citrusy vinaigrette. Credit: @garlicandzest Click here for the recipe: 

 

12. Favorite Mexican Pasta Salad with Crispy Bacon

Try out my favorite Mexican pasta salad loaded with delicious ingredients like avocado, cheddar cheese, corn, beans, and extra crispy bacon — all tossed together in a slightly spicy mayo dressing. Credit: @savorytooth4. Find the recipe here: https://www.savorytooth.com/mexican-pasta-salad/

13. Chinese Chicken Salad

ROASTED PEPPER PASTA SALAD THE PERFECT END TO SUMMER LUNCH, DINNER OR EVEN SIDE DISH RECIPE.  A DELICIOUS PASTA SALAD FULL OF ROASTED PEPPERS, PANCETTA, FRESH MOZZARELLA,  SPICES AND AN AMAZING BALSAMIC DRESSING. Credit: @recipesfromapantry Find the recipe here: https://recipesfromapantry.com/chinese-chicken-salad/

14. FARRO SALAD WITH ROAST BABY BEETS AND SNAP PEAS

The perfect make-ahead farro salad with baby beets and snap peas. Recipe includes Instant Pot and conventional cooking instructions. Credit: @sustainablecooks Find the recipe here: https://www.sustainablecooks.com/farro-salad/

15. Citrus Israeli Couscous with Asparagus and Cranberries

Easy breezy pasta pearls make for a quick great base for any dinner salad. Credit @foodfidelity Find the recipe here: https://www.foodfidelity.com/2018/05/20/citrus-israeli-couscous/

 

 

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Top 10 Favorite Asian Recipes

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My Top 10 Favorite Asian Recipes for 2018

If I knew then what I know now, I would have hardly went out near as much for asian food as I used to. I’m not saying I don’t anymore, because I do. Asian food is definitely up there on my list of my favorite foods. This is a list of my Top Favorite Asian recipes for 2018, where you will find mostly traditional dishes and a few recipes with a twist that your sure to love. I will continue to create more over this next year and have a new list for you in 2019. So stay tuned, because I am ready to dive into these amazing cultures cuisines like never before 🙂

 

Here is a list of my Top 10 favorite ASIAN RECIPES for 2018

In no particular order here are my Top 10 Asian dishes for 2018!

 

Every recipe you see here can be made in under 30 minutes, most of the time is spent on prep. Below is a list of must have cooking essentials to make either of these delicious dinners. 


1. Peppered Steak with Peppers

I like good quality chinese food, I lean more towards those authentic type dishes than the americanized sweet ones. And this dish definitely delivers on those authentic flavors, so if that is what you prefer too then you’re definitely going to want to add this Peppered Steak with Peppers to your recipe collection!

Chinese Beef Pepper Steak

 

2. Green Thai Curry with Chicken, Peppers and Bok Choy

Green Thai Curry with Chicken, Peppers and Bok Choy

3. Singapore Chicken Noodles

Chicken Vermicelli

 

4. Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts

Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts

5. Singapore Laksa Soup

Singapore Laksa Soup

6. Vietnamese Beef Vermicelli 

Beef Vermicelli

 

7. Black Bean and Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/black-bean-chicken-vegetable-stir-fry/

 

8. Authentic Chicken Chow Mein

Authentic Chicken Chow Mein

9. Black Bean and Beef Vegetable Stir fry 

https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/black-bean-beef-vegetable-stir-fry/

10. Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

 

Black Pepper Chicken

 

 

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COMING JUNE 2018!!

 

BONUS RECIPE: Secret Recipe

COMING JUNE 2018!!

 

 

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Top 7 Christmas Toys for Dogs

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It’s that time of year, where we wrap up a special gift and give it to those we love. And if you have a pet in the family, then please don’t forget about them on Christmas day. They would not forget you 🙂 Today’s post is for the Top 7 Christmas toys for dogs. Our team has tested out many toys throughout the years for durability, playability and chew~ability…… and have come up with this list below just in time for Christmas.

Wrap it up one of these gifts below for that special day coming up and watch that tag wag with excitement!

  1. Chuckit! Ultra Squeaker Ball, Large. What dog doesn’t like a good ball? Well not all like balls, but most do and this one is definitely a favorite for most. It SQUEAKS and also is soft yet durable. Excellent for playing fetch with and or carrying around when your dog is board. 
  2. Outward Hound Kyjen 51004 Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl, Small, Orange. Does your pet eat too fast? Wrap this present up, and place some treats along with their breakfast inside and let them experience the joy of their new bowl on Christmas day.  
  3. If your dog goes through the average ball in minutes, try one of these Chuckit! products. They are soft yet extremely durable, and have passed the one year mark with Bubba our American Bulldog. The clear one glows in the dark and has more give, which most dogs find to be there favorite. Chuckit! Medium Fetch Medley Balls 2.5 inch, 3-Pack is great for small to medium size dogs. Or if you have a large breed dog, such as a labrador, mastiff, rottweiler etc it would be better to choose the Chuckit Max Glow Toy Ball for Larger Dogs, X-Large our Labrador and Bulldog prefer this size.

 

 

4. Excellent toy for tiny to small dogs. Indie loves her lambchop and just reading the reviews for it should make you smile. MultiPet MU48371 International 843140 Lambchop Plush Squeak Toy Mini for Pets, 6-Inch

 

5. Excellent toy for small to medium dogs. Aidle Pet Ball Tooth Cleaning Chewing for Pet IQ Training/Playing，Natural Rubber Dog Toy Ball (Blue)

6. Kong Wild Knots Squeaker Bears for Dogs, Medium/Large, Colors Vary If you dog is not a hard chewer, this teddy may be his/her favorite snuggy.

 

Last but not least is the Furbo Dog Camera, this present is for you and your pet. It’s a good tool to have, if you have to leave your pet at home during the day alone. You can check in on your pet and dispense some afternoon  treats with this neat device.

 

 

If you are looking for an immediate and inexpensive way to entertain your dog for a bit, try giving him/her a empty water bottle or milk jug. Most dogs love the crunchy effect and will play with that, just make sure the cap is taken off you don’t want that swallowed. And keep an eye on him/her to ensure they’re not cutting their gums.  There is a reason we call them fur babies, right moms?

 

The next two items are not toys, rather items that can make you and your dog’s life better.

 

  1. Never bother with the never ending in out again, with this PetSafe Pet Door. Your pet can help him/herself to the bathroom. I think this is a must have for pet owners! Plus if you have a larger dog, than you can cancel the security system subscription. Your dog will happily fill that job 🙂 The PetSafe Plastic Pet Door with Soft Tinted Flap, White, Extra-Large
  2. This is sure to keep your dog off the coach and make your and his/her life more comfy. The Go Pet Club CC-25 Solid Memory Foam Orthopedic Dog Pet Bed with Waterproof Cover, Charcoal

 

 


 

 

We would love to see pictures of your dog(s) enjoying their favorite TOYS in the comments below. And if you know of any other good toys that may be good for “Dogs” for Christmas? Do let us know, as we would love to test them out and add them to next year’s list.

 

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