Chinese New Year 2014: The Year of the Horse

January 30, 2014 By palatablepastime in Asian, Chinese, Cuisine, Korean, Vietnamese Tags: asian recipes, chinese, chinese new year, korean, lunar new year, seollal, tet, Vietnamese 6 Comments

Ten delicious and auspicious reasons (and recipes!) to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year. ojingeo bokkeum Continue reading →

Six Happiness Fried Rice Recipes

January 29, 2014 By palatablepastime in Asian, Chinese, Course, Cuisine, Indonesian, Japanese, Main Dish, Rice, Side Dish, Stovetop Tags: chinese, fried rice, house special, indonesian, lunar, mushroom, nasi goreng, new year 3 Comments

Six Happiness Fried Rice Recipes are six fried rice recipes for you to enjoy during the coming Lunar New Year 2014 – Year of the Horse.
Chinese Fried Rice
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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

January 29, 2014 By palatablepastime in Asian, Chinese, Chops, Course, Eggs, Mushrooms, Pork, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Stovetop, Tofu Tags: Asian, chinese, hot, Hot Soups, mushrooms, new year, pork, soup, sour, spicy, tofu 5 Comments

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup – this tasty and popular restaurant staple is quick and simple to make with a boxed broth.

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It’s National Blueberry Pancake Day!

January 28, 2014 By palatablepastime in Blueberries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Eggs, Flour, fruit, Fruits, Grains, Quick Breads, Sauces, Stovetop, United States Tags: blueberry, brunch, day, fruit, hotcakes, pancake, syrup. breakfast Leave a comment

Try this tasty pancake recipe complete with home made syrup.
blueberry pancakes and syrup

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Refrigerator Pickles: Sweets, Dills and Jalapeno Slices

January 23, 2014 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Cooking Method, Course, Cucumbers, Cuisine, Peppers or Chillies, Pickle, Stovetop, United States Tags: dill, easy, homemade, jalapeno, pantry, pickles, refrigerator, simple, sweet 4 Comments

Refrigerator Pickles: Sweets, Dills and Jalapeno Slices is three easy recipes to make in small batches with no canning!

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It’s National Rhubarb Day!

January 23, 2014 By palatablepastime in Breakfast & Brunch, Course, Desserts, Muffins, Quick Breads, Rhubarb, Sauces, United States Tags: berries, compote, ice cream topping, muffins, national rhubarb day, pancakes, syrup 1 Comment

Three great recipes to tickle your rhubarb fancy.

It's national rhubarb day!

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One-Eyed Jack’s Vegan Chili

January 22, 2014 By palatablepastime in Beans, Chili, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Grains, Mexican or Southwest US, Onions, Soups, Stews & Chili, Stovetop, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes Tags: beans, chili, grains, low glycemic, soup, spicy, tomato, vegan 1 Comment

One-Eyed Jack’s Vegan Chili is so delicious and hearty that you’ll swear there is meat in it. But no, there’s not one iota.

one-eyed jack's vegan chili
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Gluten Free and Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

January 21, 2014 By palatablepastime in Cookies, Cooking Method, Course, Desserts, Nuts, Oven Baked, United States Tags: cookies, desserts, Diabetic, easy, gluten free, low-carb, peanut butter, sugar free 13 Comments

Gluten Free and Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies are chewy and delicious peanut butter cookies that fit into special dietary needs.

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It’s National Cheese Lovers Day!

January 20, 2014 By palatablepastime in Bread, Buns or Rolls, Cheese, Cold Cuts, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Grains, Grilled, Italian, Main Dish, Meats, Mexican or Southwest US, Panini Press (or Panini pan), Sandwiches, Stovetop, United States Tags: best, easy, grilled cheese, national cheese lovers day, panini, quesadillas, sandwiches, simple 1 Comment

Four delicious cheesy recipes for you to make for lunch, or anytime!

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It’s National Popcorn Day!

January 19, 2014 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Corn, Microwave, Popcorn, Stovetop, United States Tags: caramel, cheese, easy, game day, garlic, microwave, national popcorn day, party, popcorn, snacks 1 Comment

It’s National Popcorn Day! I’m delighted to present to you two tasty popcorn recipes for you to enjoy on this occasion – or anytime!

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