A few weeks ago, my local market had fresh asparagus on sale super cheap -- a rarity these days -- and although the spears were much slimmer than ideal, I couldn't resist buying a couple of bunches. I ...

In a large bowl, combine the shoyu or soy sauce, honey, five spice powder, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk well to combine. Add the chicken and eggplant and toss to combine well. Set aside. In a ...