Healthified Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

February 5, 2014 Amanda Plott

The Chinese New Year was a few days ago (well... okay... almost a week ago...), and I really wanted to have this recipe posted in time but... it just didn't happen that way. Oh, well!

Char Siu or 'Chinese BBQ Pork' literally translates to 'fork burn/roast'. It's usually well known for it's bright red colored outside layer caused from marinating and cooking in a traditional glaze sauce.

This is my healthified version of Chinese BBQ pork. It's typically made by roasting a pork shoulder in a special sauce, chopping it, skewering it, and charring it with more sauce to glaze. Well, sometimes less is more...

Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash Thai 'Noodle' Bowl

July 22, 2013 Amanda Plott

I am avoiding my oven like the plague right now, as I do every year about this time. Summer hits us hard in Texas and I'll do anything I can to keep from heating up the house with the oven.

This generally means that I turn to my handy crock pot(s) for assistance with cooking...

Crock Pot Honey Ginger Chicken

July 16, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's all about the crock pot for me right now! I'm not supposed to be on my foot any more than I need to be for another full week. And let me just say, I cannot wait to get out of this boot and be able to shower again!

Yes, I've been downgraded to bathing since I can't get my bandaged foot wet after a minor surgery I had a week ago.

When I registered my 'shower complaint' with the doctor this morning at my post-op check up... he said it was one of his most common fusses.

Thankfully I haven't had much physical pain. Just the nuisance of not being able to get around very well...

Crock Pot Bang Bang Chicken Lettuce Wraps

July 1, 2013 Amanda Plott

Let's have a moment of honesty here. These were so damn good that I ate two instead of just the one that I originally planned on. Do I feel guilty? Not for a second...

Skinny Wasabi Aioli

May 21, 2013 Amanda Plott

Wasabi is generally one of those things that can be enjoyed in small doses.

I love the little dab of pretty green wasabi paste that comes with my favorite vegetarian sushi! It burns so good...

Skinny Hawaiian Slaw

May 14, 2013 Amanda Plott

This slaw tastes every bit as amazing, bright, and fun as it looks.

Don't let the pineapple throw you. Not for even a second.

What a perfect side dish to any Hawaiian, tropical, or asian inspired meal. And super easy and fast to toss together too!

When mixing this up earlier today, I totally found myself takes bites out of the bowl and looking for reasons to taste test. Over and over again...