185 mei fun Recipes

grapes, seedless (green, red or concord), powdered sugar, sugar, jello gelatin (using as powder)

watermelon wedges, sliced small, strawberry, sliced (whole raspberries are good, too!), whole pink grapefruit (cut into slices or small wedges), strawberry sherbet (ice cream, gelato, strawberry yogurt or frozen yogurt are other choices)

chocolate syrup, cream, fresh strawberries, cut into cup bite-size pieces, banana, peeled and sliced

butter, marshmallows, puffed corn cereal, diced dried fruit, wooden popsicle sticks, fruit leather (green or yellow for husks ) or fruit roll-up (green or yellow for husks )

shallot, minced, garlic cloves, minced very fine, fresh ginger, minced, serrano pepper, seeded & sliced fine, lime , zest of, low sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, brown sugar, white vinegar, water, head of cabbage, cut in short strips, at least fresh mint leaves, quartered (about 2 stalks ), at least fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 2 stalks ), fresh cilantro, chopped (a small handful), fresh asparagus, bean thread noodles (1 pack , aka sai fun, mung bean, cellophane or glass noodles), bay scallop, butter, fruit-flavored brandy (blackberry or other), tri-tip steak, your favorite steak seasoning (e.g. mccormick s), lime , juice of

hidden valley original ranch dressing, breadcrumbs, chicken breasts, grated parmesan cheese, red potatoes, vegetable oil (if frying )

butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt, peanut butter cups

pretzel sticks (or 6 sticks, 6-8 inches long), candies (or other treats like bon bons, toffees, snack mix etc), black kitchen twine or ribbon

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces (or thigh meat), raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, cornstarch, oyster sauce, chicken broth, oyster sauce, sweet chili sauce, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, shallot, thinly sliced (walnut sized), red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced, stalk celery , thinly sliced on the diagonal, cooked rice stick noodles, cooked chinese egg noodles, egg, lightly beaten, sesame oil

pepperidge farm miniature party rye rounds, grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated onion, bacon (5 or 6 pieces), horseradish, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise

brown sugar , firmly packed, butter, softened, milk, vanilla, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, rolled oats, coconut, semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 10 oz multi-colored candy-coated chocolate chips)

whole chicken, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, salt, bean thread noodles (sai fun or mung bean noodles), vegetable oil, onion, sliced, minced ginger, garlic, crushed, soy sauce, stalks green onion, chopped

sai fun noodles ( cellophane noodles made of mung bean flour, aka bean thread noodles), grapeseed oil, carrots, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips, celery stalks , well-scrubbed and diced small, zucchini, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips, shiitake mushrooms , brushed cleaned, trimmed, and sliced, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 lb), sliced julienne, salt and freshly ground black pepper, peeled fresh ginger root (1 to 1 1/2-inch piece), sliced thin on a mandoline and cut julienne, low-sodium chicken stock

semisweet dark chocolate, heavy cream, kirsch or cherry brandy, vanilla, salt

palmfuls ) sweet paprika, palmfuls ) ground cumin, palmful ) dried oregano, palmful ) ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes (medium to hot in spice level), palmful), coarse kosher salt, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (split , 8 pieces) 1 1/2 to 2 lb, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, warm pita or flat bread, for passing, suggestions: serve with tomato relish and zucchini (recipes follow). piling the relish and the chicken in a warm pita is a fun way to combine the flavors and textures of the 2 recipes., vine ripe or small round red tomatoes, orange or yellow tomatoes, sweet onion, thinly sliced, handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, ripe lemon, juiced, ground cumin, ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, tender zucchini , about 1 1/2 lb (look in organic section of produce counter), turns around the pan ) extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, half a bundle ) chopped fresh mint, chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls), kosher salt and pepper

chicken legs and thighs (attached), chicken breast meat, skinless and boneless, egg white, whipping cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper, soy sauce, brandy, drained seaweed (soaked in water and squeezed dry), wellseasoned chicken stock, whipping cream, soy sauce to taste, juice of half a lemon, cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water, rice noodles, vegetable oil for frying, toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

kosher salt, wide rice noodles , pappardelle or fettuccine, toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, rice vinegar (not seasoned ), vegetable oil, japanese eggplant, sliced into rounds, mixed mushrooms , cut into pieces (about 1 cup), garlic, chopped, ground turkey, scallions, sliced, fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, sriracha or other asian chile sauce, for serving (optional)