Jaahaan’s mom, Mrs. Kaur is visiting from Delhi for a few weeks. I don’t know why she would visit Syracuse in January with all this snow when the weather in Delhi is balmy and wonderful. I’d been hearing stories about her mom’s obsession with PNC, so I asked for a cooking lesson and Mrs. Kaur [...]
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January 10, 2009
it’s good to be back in the neighborhood
After a long hiatus (due to computer sickness, a hellish finals week, and Christmas festivities) Basta Pasta is back and better than ever. My computer isn’t totally revived, but I think it’s going to be up and running soon(ish). Nevertheless, I musta been a good girl this year because Santa brought a lot of kitchen goodies. I [...]
November 3, 2008
OMG CHIX WONTONS!!!!!!
1 package of 60 wonton (or eggroll) wraps |||| 1 pound of ground chicken |||| 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped |||| 1/4 cup green onion, chopped |||| 2 cloves of garlic, chopped |||| 2 teaspoons ginger powder |||| 3/4 cup vegetable oil |||| 1 egg |||| salt and pepper to taste
1. Combine the chicken, water chestnuts, green onion, [...]
October 18, 2008
DIY chinese take out
General Tso’s Chicken
1 pound green beans |||| 1 tablespoon + 3 tablespoons corn starch |||| 4 garlic cloves, minced |||| 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated |||| 2 teaspoons paprika |||| 3 tablespoons brown sugar |||| 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons soy sauce |||| 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes |||| 1 tablespoon sesame seeds |||| 2 egg [...]
