mushrooms

Tesco Ken Hom’s Chicken and Mushrooms
“Pieces of chicken breast in a smoky Chee Hou sauce with mushrooms and choi sum.” First, the results of some googling. Choi sum (Brassica parachinensis) is a member of the Mustard family is also referred to as a flowering pak choy. Chee hou sauce is similar to hoisin sauce but spicier. The meal also contains […]

M&S Hoi Sin Duck Noodle Bowl
“Egg noodles in a rich hoisin sauce with hand shredded aromatic duck and oriental vegetables.” M&S never ceases to amaze me with their creativity and skill. They have the standard ready meals: pies, pasties, bangers and mash, etc. They also have meals like this one, a really interesting take on Peking duck. The flavors and […]

Tesco Light Choices Ham & Mushroom Tagliatelle
“Fresh egg pasta in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and smoked ham.” Wow, al dente pasta, no need for extra salt, visible mushrooms–not bad, not bad at all. And it’s hard to fault a “light” meal that includes cream. Add a salad to this and you’ve a pretty good dinner. The ham is flavorless, though, […]