Food & Pixels Posts

Another stable in Chinese cuisine. Honestly, I do not know any Chinese restaurant in America that does not have some variation of Broccoli Beef. It’s quick and easy. Took all 15 minutes to cook. Great to serve over rice or noodle. Like most kids, I didn’t like broccoli when I was younger. This dish is the only way that got me to eat broccoli, because the broccoli soaked up all the sauce. Making a otherwise blend vegetable flavorful.

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This simple grilled fish is easy to make and with minimum ingredients. Baked in oven, no fire required. Set and forget, until timer sets off, it’s dinner time.

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Over a bed of hot steam rice, this sweet and sour dish is not only kids friendly, also easy to make.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lb. party chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425º and place a wire rack on a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.

2. Place on wire rack and bake until golden and crispy, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic. Bring to a simmer until slightly thick and reduced, 10 minutes.

4. Transfer baked wings to a large bowl and toss with balsamic. Return to rack and broil until caramelized, about 5 minutes.


NOTES

For my own version, I did not add Italian seasoning. I had the wings marinated in the mixture overnight.
I put these in the oven, but I imagine the wings would taste even better if I put them on the grill.