Mu Shu Shrimp with Homemade Plum Sauce
Easy Homemade Plum Sauce
I’d never thought of making plum sauce with dried plums (duh). Turns out it’s that rich plum puree that gives this iconic Chinese sauce its signature taste. This one has a bit of zing from the orange juice and shallot, and is less cloyingly sweet than the store-bought versions.
1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
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Spice-Rubbed Roast Fish with Lemon & Fennel
Garlicky Sauteed Spinach
White Bean and Chard Soup with Sausage
Pork and Fennel Ragu
This quick ragu exemplifies my “double up-halvsies” trick. It’s got loads of onion and fennel, just a bit of pork for flavor, and half the pasta you’re used to. Yet it’s so hearty you’ll never miss the extra meat and pasta.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, finely chopped
2 cups fennel…
