Shrimp Newburg in a creamy white wine and sherry sauce with turmeric, green peas, and heavy cream. An elegant holiday entree served over rice or noodles.
Napa cabbage wok-braised with dried shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, mustard greens, sherry, and soy sauce, finished with rendered chicken fat. An authentic Chinese side with deep umami layers.
Traditional Chinese chicken soup with dried lotus seeds, black mushrooms, Smithfield ham, ginger, and sherry, thickened with lotus root powder. A refined, aromatic broth with healing roots.
Silky baked shrimp custard with baby shrimp, fresh ginger, dry sherry, and fish sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds. An elegant Asian-inspired appetizer or light main that's smooth, savory, and surprisingly simple to make.
Cantonese chicken and Chinese sausage rice with shiitake mushrooms, soy-sherry marinade, and ginger. A one-pot Hong Kong-style claypot dish made in any heavy pan.
Pork cubes marinated in five spice and sherry, wok-seared, then clay pot braised with brown bean sauce, dried orange peel, ginger, and fresh oysters. Cantonese surf-and-turf at its finest.
Spaghetti squash stir-fry with mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sherry. A veggie-packed, low-fat stir-fry that turns squash strands into noodle-like gold.
Bone-in pork chops marinated in soy, sherry and garlic, then grilled hot and fast. Topped with a fresh blueberry-ginger relish spiked with serrano chile, cilantro and lime for a sweet-heat finish.
Frozen three-layer German torte with a crisp meringue base topped with chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla sherry-kissed sabayon mousse layers. A showstopping make-ahead dessert finished with shaved chocolate and chocolate kisses.
Lemon ginger beef stir-fry with flank steak, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, and a glossy sauce of fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, and sherry. Bright, savory, and ready in an hour.
Delicious spread -- so creamy. I used pecans instead of walnuts and it was great. Wonderful with slices of apple or pear. Toss fruit slices with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Creamy spicy pumpkin bisque with ground hot chiles, dry sherry, and half-and-half. A grown-up fall soup that balances pumpkin's sweetness with serious heat and depth.
Chinese vegetarian eggplant and tofu stir-fry. Asian sweet and sour flavor.
Ripe nectarine halves filled with butter, brown sugar, and sweet sherry, then broiled until bubbly and caramelized. A 4-ingredient summer dessert ready in just 15 minutes.
Thick-cut pork loin steaks marinated in soy sauce, molasses, sherry, ginger and garlic, then grilled or broiled in just 10 minutes. A rich, glossy teriyaki dinner for two.
Chinese fried pork ribs with a sweet sugar-soy-sherry glaze. Crispy fried outside, tender sweet inside. The reduced marinade creates the signature honey-style sauce. No actual honey needed.
Traditional New Mexican bizcochos made with lard, sweet sherry, and orange juice, rolled and cut into shapes, then dredged in cinnamon-clove sugar while warm.
Individual beef Wellington with sherry-mushroom duxelles on top of each filet, wrapped in puff pastry. Single-serving portions that bake quickly and hit the table pink in the center.
Broiled porterhouse steak with caramelized Spanish onions and a mushroom-sherry pan sauce. A lighter steakhouse dinner for two with a Weight Watchers-friendly approach.
Grilled glazed tuna steaks marinated in sherry, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and garlic, then cooked fast and hot to medium-rare. Restaurant-style seared tuna ready in minutes.
Tomato beef stir-fry with sirloin marinated in soy and sherry, fresh tomato wedges, bell pepper, and a curry-ketchup cooking sauce. A weeknight stir-fry with real punch.
Chinese-style lemon chicken: crispy cornstarch-fried chicken sliced over crisp stir-fried vegetables and drenched in a glossy sweet-tart lemon sauce. The takeout favorite, made fresh at home.
Chinese-style crispy string beans flash-fried in a wok then tossed with soy sauce, sherry, garlic, minced pork, and sesame oil. A savory, blistered side dish ready in 30 minutes.
Chicken and mushrooms in sherry sauce with diced chicken breast simmered in a dry sherry, chicken broth, and lemon pepper pan gravy. Weeknight dinner that drinks like a French bistro classic.
Stuffed soft-shell crawfish: Louisiana bayou classic with shells packed full of buttery crawfish-bread stuffing, fried golden, and crowned with rich hollandaise. A full-on Cajun centerpiece.
Red braised pork shoulder slow-cooked in dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, star anise, cinnamon, and rock sugar. A classic Chinese hong shao technique for meltingly tender pork.
Plump shrimp seared with loads of garlic, blistered green beans, fresh ginger, and a hit of chili-garlic paste. Finished with lime juice and sesame oil for a bright, savory weeknight stir-fry.
This simple recipe will help you make a batter that's perfect for frying fish and chicken.
Shrimp lo mein stir-fried with bean sprouts, chives, ginger, and garlic in an oyster sauce and soy sauce glaze. A fast wok dinner ready in 30 minutes.
A succulent seafood stew, best serve it hot with some good crusty bread.
A basic yet scrumptious casserole that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!
Low calorie Irish trifle cups layered with sherry-soaked pound cake, vanilla pudding, fresh raspberries, and whipped topping. A lighter take on classic trifle, no baking needed.
Classic lobster Thermidor: tail meat folded into a sherry cream sauce with cheddar and mushrooms, piled back into the shell and broiled with Parmesan and paprika.
Pineapple fish chowder with shrimp, saffron, star anise, and a splash of sherry. A tropical twist on classic seafood chowder served over rice.
Broiled bay scallops with butter, sherry, and golden bread crumbs. A fast, elegant single-serving dish ready in 15 minutes with just six ingredients.
Cuban-style picadillo turkey stuffing with ground beef, rice, olives, raisins, capers, almonds, and dry sherry. A Latin twist on traditional holiday stuffing.
A legendary Chinese dish: whole chicken rubbed with soy and sesame, stuffed with seasoned pork and mustard greens, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender.
Braised beef chuck pot roast in tomato juice and horseradish sauce with a splash of dry sherry. Slow-simmered until fork-tender with a tangy, savory gravy.
Black bean and corn stew with cumin, chili powder, sherry, cilantro, and honey. One cup pureed back in for a thick, creamy base. Vegan, high-fiber, and ready in an hour.
Baked scallops in a creamy mushroom and sherry sauce with tarragon, topped with bread crumbs and melted cheese. An elegant seafood casserole that's deceptively easy to make.
Lentil pheasant soup with wild game, earthy lentils, root vegetables, tomatoes, rosemary, and dry sherry. A hearty rustic hunter's soup worthy of a cold evening.
Chicken breasts bake right on top of rice in a creamy mushroom soup and sherry broth until everything is tender and golden. A dump-and-bake dinner with just 5 ingredients.
Fettuccine with cilantro cream seafood sauce: shrimp and steamer clams tossed in a vivid green cilantro-basil-ginger cream with Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Cinnamon sherry biscochitos, the official state cookie of New Mexico, crisp anise-scented butter cookies with a splash of sherry and cinnamon sugar coating.
Cuban-style red bean soup built on a classic sofrito base, simmered low with potatoes and butternut squash for body. Hearty, plant-based, and finished with a slick of olive oil for that finca-kitchen depth.
Chicken Cynthia: skillet-browned chicken breasts braised in white wine and sherry, finished with a buttery beurre manie sauce and garnished with fresh orange segments and seedless grapes.
Classic chicken tetrazzini from scratch. A whole chicken simmers into rich broth that becomes the base of a sherry cream sauce layered with spaghetti, mushrooms, and parmesan.