Grilled Lemongrass Pork and Rice Noodle Salad

I am in love with Asian Box, a small chain takeout restaurant in the Pruneyard in Campbell.  You HAVE to check this out:  http://www.asianbox.com/menu Everything on that menu (except maybe the caramel egg) is so delicious, but it took just a couple visits to find my favorite:  Lemongrass pork with chilled rice noodles, bean sprouts,crispy…

Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel

This is an Ina Garten recipe, so you know it’s going to be delicious. Easy to make and great flavor. Don’t be scared off by the fennel — it doesn’t taste like anise once you’ve cooked it! One of my favorite quick recipes. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons good olive oil 3 cups chopped fennel (1 large…

Szechuan Green Beans

Whenever I’m hungry, and I don’t know what I want to eat, THESE are what I’m craving. This is a one-dish meal for us at least once every three weeks. In the spirit of honesty, I NEVER use a quarter pound of ground pork . . . .it’s usually double that. I have little will…