Ya Ka Mein Beef Noodle Soup (Yock, Old Sober or Yat ka Mein)

February 17, 2018 By palatablepastime in Asian, Beef, Breakfast & Brunch, Cajun, Chinese, Crockpot, Eggs, Main Dish, Meats, Onions, Pasta, Scallions/Green Onions, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Steak, Stovetop, United States Tags: beef, Beef Noodle, breakfast, cajun, chinese, fat tuesday, Hot Soups, mardis gras, New Orleans, NOLA, noodle, Old Sober, soup, spaghetti, Ya Ka Mein, Yaka Mee, Yaka Mein, Yat ka Mein, Yock 11 Comments

Ya ka Mein, or Yat Ka Mein beef noodle soup, simply “Yock” or “Old Sober” as it is nicknamed, is a New Orleans style beef noodle soup with Chinese inspired flavors made in the slow cooker.

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Pho Bo Vien ~ Vietnamese Noodle and Beef Meatball Soup

January 20, 2018 By palatablepastime in Asian, Bean sprouts, Beef, Crockpot, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Meats, Onions, Pasta, Rice, Scallions/Green Onions, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Steak, Stovetop, Vietnamese Tags: #SoupSwappers, beef, bone broth, crock pot, crockpot, fresh herbs, Hot Soups, marrow bones, meatball, pho, pho bo vien, rice noodles, short ribs, slow cooker, soup, Vietnamese, Vietnamese herbs 6 Comments

Slow cooked bone broth forms the base for this traditional Vietnamese pho noodle soup with meatballs, sliced beef, and herbs.

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Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

September 10, 2017 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Avocados, Beef, Cheese, Cooking Method, Fruits, Ground Beef, Meats, Mexican or Southwest US, Olives, Onions, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Potatoes, Scallions/Green Onions, Sour Cream, Tex-Mex Tags: appetizers, beef, cheese, finger foods, game day, ground beef, guacmole, how to make taco seasoning, nachos, potatoes, totachos 4 Comments

Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos) get creative with game day nachos by using potatoes instead of chips but with all the usual yummy toppings.

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Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

September 2, 2017 By palatablepastime in Bacon, Eggs, Greens or Lettuces, Meats, Milk & Cream, Onions, Pork, Salad Dressings, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Stovetop, United States Tags: #InternationalBaconDay, amish, bacon, Hot Bacon Dressing, lettuce, pennsylvania dutch, retro, salad, salad dressing, spinach, Wilted Lettuce, Wos-Wit 14 Comments

Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing is a classic retro salad served with a Pennsylvania Dutch dressing.

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Summertime Fresh Corn Salad

August 1, 2017 By palatablepastime in Carrots, Cheese, Corn, Dairy, Peppers or Chillies, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Zucchini Tags: cheese, cherry tomatoes, cold salad, corn, corn on the cob, cotija, feta, olives, peppers, prepared salad, summer, tomatoes, vinaigrette, zucchini 2 Comments

Fresh corn on the cob takes center stage in this savory chilled picnic salad.

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Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

July 13, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Dairy, Fruits, Grains, Greens or Lettuces, Italian, Macaroni, Nuts, Pasta, Pine Nuts, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Spinach, Stovetop, Strawberries, United States Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, balsamic, berries, caprese, cheese, farfalle, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, fruit, Italian, pasta salad, picnic, pine nuts, salad, spinach, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer Leave a comment

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad with strawberries, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese is a refreshing summer side.

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Thai Lava Shrimp

April 21, 2017 By palatablepastime in Asian, Asparagus, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Fish and Seafood, Fruits, Limes, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Onions, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Pineapple, Scallions/Green Onions, Shellfish, Shrimp, Thai Tags: #fishfridayfoodies, Asian, baked, easy, lime, One Pan, peppers, pineapple, rice, seafood, Sheet Pan, shellfish, shrimp, spicy, Thai 9 Comments

Thai Lava Shrimp is an easy sheet pan dinner version of a spicy Thai dish composed of shrimp, vegetables and fruit.

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Potato-Mac Salad with Amish Boiled Dressing

March 31, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Eggs, Grains, Macaroni, Main Ingredients, Milk & Cream, Onions, Pasta, Peas, Peppers or Chillies, Potatoes, Salad Dressings, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Stovetop, United States Tags: amish, boiled dressing, Der Dutchman, dressing from scratch, eggs, gobble, mac salad, macaroni salad, make ahead, potato salad, potato-mac salad, salad, side dish 2 Comments

Potato-Mac Salad with Amish boiled dressing has a unique combination of potato and macaroni salad with a made from scratch boiled dressing.

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Fresh Rice Noodles with Mushrooms, Asparagus and Peas

March 28, 2017 By palatablepastime in Asian, Asparagus, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Grains, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Mushrooms, Pasta, Peas, Peppers or Chillies, Rice Vermicelli, Scallions/Green Onions, Side Dish, Stovetop, United States, Vietnamese Tags: Asian, asparagus, easy, fresh noodles, meatless monday, mushrooms, peas, quick, rice noodles, rice sticks, Rice Vermicelli, shiitake, spicy, spring, stir-fry 1 Comment

Fresh rice noodles with mushrooms, asparagus and peas is a very Spring-inspired stir-fry of rice vermicelli and Spring vegetables in a simple yet spicy sauce.

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Thai Bean Sprout Salad

January 20, 2015 By palatablepastime in Asian, Bean sprouts, Carrots, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Main Ingredients, No Cook, Onions, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Thai Tags: Asian, bean sprout, healthy, light, quick, raw, salad, simple, spicy, Thai 17 Comments

Thai bean sprout salad is a light, spicy and refreshing salad made with fresh mung bean sprouts that can make an interesting side to a stir-fry or curry.

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