In case you missed it, we here at Fork in the Road have been amusing ourselves with the challenge to end all challenges, the ultimate cheap-off, a friendly contest to devise the best $3 meal: The ...

1. In a bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, white parts of scallions, and crushed red pepper. 2. Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells. Rinse the shells and place them in a saucepan with the ...

1. In a bowl, mix together the sake or white wine, ginger, and sesame oil. 2. Add the shrimp to the sake or wine mixture and toss well; set aside for 10 minutes. 3. Halve the bok choy lengthwise, then ...

Separate bok choy leaves from the white ribs. Tear each leaf into 2 or 3 pieces. Halve the ribs lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Set aside. In small bowl, whisk together broth, ...

This hearty, Chinese-style entree can be served as is or over steamed jasmine rice. Rock shrimp, preferably not frozen, are called for in the original recipe, but we also tested this using vegetarian ...

class="recipe_desc_text">Throw the vegetables and "dessert" on the grill alongside the seafood entrée—all three get basted with the same delicious sweet-and-spicy peanut sauce. What could be simpler?

A heaping bowl of Greens, White Bean and Potato Soup can see the family through a couple of meals (and maybe a lunch) this week. Drain 2 cans of white beans, mash in a bowl and set aside. Heat some ...

Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and pat dry. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and hoisin sauce. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ...

The holiday eating binge has come to an end, and now it's time to try to shed those unwanted extra jiggles that came along with them. This week, we'll offer low-fat recipes that will help you get the ...

Caroline Derbes, of Baton Rouge, gave me the idea for this column when she shared an excellent recipe. “A friend gave me a jicama, a root vegetable with a low glycemic number. It had been in a ...