Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Sesame Noodle Bowl

I was on my own for dinner tonight.  After all the great food over the weekend I wanted something light; not too mention I didn't have groceries in the house!  I chose a simple noodle dish with what I had in stock.  Basic sauce with noodles, and whatever vegetables you have on hand.  Be cautious with the garlic because you do not cook it so the flavor can over power.  Other than that be creative!

Sesame Noodle Bowl (I made half of this and had one serving for dinner and then a lunch)
printable recipe

1/2 lb. soba noodles (or whole wheat spaghetti)
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 T. Rice vinegar
1" piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped scallions
2 c. steamed vegetables
2 T. toasted sesame seeds
Bring a pot of water to boil.  Cook noodles until al dente.  Drain.
In a large bowl combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.  Whisk in the olive oil.

Add the vegetables and noodles.  Toss to combine.  Sprinkle on the sesame seeds to serve.






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