Chef John’s Drunken Noodles
Thai drunken noodles from Chef John are simple to make and will fill you up with their savory, spicy flavors.

Give rice noodles a 10- to 15-minute soak in hot water to make them flexible.

Move the noodles occasionally to keep them apart.

After draining the water, place a wet paper towel on top.

mixture of oyster sauce sour cream fish sauce from Asia Water, sugar, and maple syrup in a small bowl.

In a wok or sizable frying pan, heat sesame oil and vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Garlic, chili peppers, and shallots should be stir-fried for 2 minutes or until the shallots are soft.

To make room for the chicken and add it, move the mixture around the outside of the pan.

After one minute, add the shallot mixture and continue to sear.

Stir-fry the Chinese broccoli stems for about 2 minutes, or until they are tender.

Chinese broccoli leaves should be added and stir-fried until wilted.

Beet Hummus
Beets are not only rich in essential nutrients, but they also give this homemade hummus recipe the most stunning shade of purplish pink.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a low boil.

Add beet and cook until tender about 20 minutes.

Remove beet and allow to cool or place in a bowl of cold water.

Peel beet cut into small pieces and transfer to the bowl of a food processor.

Add tahini to beet pieces and blend until smooth.

Add lemon juice garlic and some of the chickpeas; pulse until combined.

Continue adding chickpeas in small amounts blending after each addition.

Stream olive oil in slowly with the processor running until hummus is smooth but still thick and spreadable.

Add a bit of water if needed.

Pizzelle-Italian Tradition
This calls for a pizzelle iron, which looks somewhat like a waffle iron. creates thin, snowflake-shaped cookies, a Christmas and other time of year Italian tradition.

In a medium bowl beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light.

Add the sugar butter lemon zest and vanilla mix well.

Stir in the flour and baking powder.

Heat pizzelle iron.

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center of the patterns close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds.

Test the cooking time on the first one because temperatures may vary.

Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.

Connor’s Sweet Cheese Crepes
These delicate dessert crepes make a nice dessert to have after any meal because they are filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with crunchy pecans.

Mix milk flour melted butter eggs powdered sugar vanilla and nutmeg for crepes together in a bowl.

Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Pour 1/4 cup crepe batter into the heated pan.

Tilt and swirl the pan until batter evenly coats the surface.

Cook until light brown on the bottom about 2 minutes.

Flip and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes.

Remove to a plate and repeat to cook remaining crepes.

Mix cream cheese powdered sugar softened butter and syrup together in a bowl until smooth.

To serve fill each crepe with filling and pecans.

Southwest Layered Salad
Favorite flavors from the Southwest–peppers, black beans, corn, chiles–with shredded cheese and avocado make a delicious layered salad.

Mix dressing mix buttermilk yogurt and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.

Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.

Mix roasted peppers black beans corn onion and green chiles together in a bowl.

Spread mixture over the lettuce.

Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle.

Garnish with cilantro.

Serve with dressing on the side.

Cheesy Italian Bread Wedges
Bake up a fresh loaf of Italian-inspired bread flavored with herbs and cheese. It’s perfect for dipping in ranch or marinara sauce, or just for mopping your plate.

In a bowl, combine sugar and yeast with warm water.

Allow to stand for five minutes or until the yeast softens and starts to foam up.

In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the salt, the vegetable oil, and half the flour.

Stir the mixture until there are no dry spots left.

Half a cup of the remaining flour should be added, stirring well after each addition.

When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a surface that has been lightly dusted with flour and knead it for 8 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.

Turn the dough to coat it in the large, lightly oiled bowl.

Cover with a towel and allow to rise in a warm location for at least two hours until it has doubled in volume.

Easy Chocolate-Raspberry Cheese Pie
This simple to make chocolate-raspberry cream cheese pie makes a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day dessert.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

In a sizable bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.

Condensed milk should be added gradually until smooth.

Blend in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Put raspberries in the pie crust’s bottom layer, and then slowly pour the cream cheese mixture on top of them.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is almost set.

Give it about 30 minutes to cool completely.

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cream and chocolate; stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until smooth.

Refrigerate the pie after adding the chocolate glaze and before serving.

Pork Wonton Soup
A filling soup is created by steaming vegetables along with wontons filled with pork.

Whisk rice wine and cornstarch together in large bowl.

Add ground pork 2 tablespoons green onion soy sauce ginger sesame oil and sugar; stir until well combined and paste-like about 10 minutes.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Place about 1 tablespoon pork mixture in the middle of a wonton wrapper.

Brush edges with beaten egg and pinch edges to seal creating a small pouch.

Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and pork mixture.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Baileys and Coffee Jell-O Shots
If you like Baileys Irish Cream and you like coffee, you will love these Jell-O shots. Perfect for St. Paddy’s Day or other Irish festivities!

Sprinkle 1/2 package unflavored gelatin into a heat-resistant bowl and pour boiling water on top stirring to dissolve.

Add Irish cream liqueur and stir until well incorporated.

Fill shot glasses halfway and refrigerate until set 2 to 4 hours.

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 package unflavored gelatin into a heat-resistant bowl and pour boiling coffee on top stirring to dissolve.

Add Irish cream liqueur and stir until well incorporated.

Pour coffee mixture into the half-filled shot glasses on top of the previous layer.

Return to the refrigerator and chill until set 2 to 4 hours.

No Bake Lime Mousse Torte
White chocolate, lime juice, and gingersnap cookies are used to flavor this tart and tangy no-bake cheesecake. It is simple to make and can be prepared in advance. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves.

In a big bowl, mix the sugar and cookie crumbs.

Add the melted butter and thoroughly combine.

In a 10-inch springform pan, press into the bottom and an inch up the sides.

In a small bowl, mix the lime juice and gelatin; set aside to soften.

Simmer 1/2 cup of whipping cream in a large pan.

Remove from heat, then drizzle over the white chocolate chunks.

After two minutes of softening, whisk until smooth.

Warm the chocolate and combine the gelatin until dissolved.

Set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, whip the remaining 2 cups of cream until stiff peaks form.