Cashew Chicken

3/4 cup unsalted cashews, toasted 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee (or Kikkoman) hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon Kikkoman Tamari soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 6 medium garlic… Continue reading Cashew Chicken

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup Grandma’s Original Molasses (not blackstrap) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot water Sweetened freshly-whipped cream, to garnish French vanilla… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Gingerbread