These meatballs are always a hit at parties as an hors d'oeurve or as a main dish served over rice. I've been asked over and over again to make them when we get together with our friends and neighbors.
Beer takes on a new role in this sweet sauce served over rich ice cream. Choose brightly coloured, shiny cherries and consider investing in a cherry pitter: It makes for less mess and half the work. This sauce calls for kriek (a Dutch word for cherries) lambic beer.
Coating the wings in a blend of cornstarch and salt before baking draws out excess moisture, guaranteeing an irresistibly crisp and crunchy texture. It makes these wings much tastier (and healthier) than their deep-fried counterparts.
Succulent pieces of chicken breast marinated in Asian spices, deep fried to a golden brown and then smothered in an enticing pineapple, red pepper, sweet and sour sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken balls and serve over fluffy basmati rice. Yummy!
You can replace the shrimp with any leftover cooked meat, such as chicken, beef or pork. This recipe is great for kids old enough to use the stove (with grown-up supervision) because it doesn't need to be cooked over high heat like most stir-fries. Let little ones work on the easier parts of the meal.
Convenient black-bean-and-garlic sauce turns this dish into a real family favourite. It's available at many large supermarkets and, of course, Chinese markets. Serve with blanched or steamed baby bok choy and rice or noodles.
