Pork Shoulder, Belly or Jowl? Which part of the pig is the most flavorful? Well, pork shoulder is always a tasty treat either slow-cooked in a ragu or stir-fried with king oyster mushrooms. It provides just the right amount of hearty meat to fat ratio that makes it oh so delicious. Then again, you can’t…
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Southeast Asian Inspired Fresh Herb Pesto
Not your traditional pesto Traditional Basil pestos are my jam! Although, for some reason, it still annoys me when my husband uses it as a condiment on pasta dishes – I have no idea why, because obviously it is a sauce by itself! Nevertheless, we always keep a jar on hand in the fridge…
Niurou Lamian (Chinese Beef Noodle Soup)
Niurou Lamian: A taste of Western China Niurou lamian (Chinese beef noodle soup) has a special place in my family’s heart. My husband ate niurou lamian every day for breakfast when he lived in Lanzhou, a city in Western China where this dish was supposedly born. He frequented his favorite noodle shop so often that…
Mulligatawny (Beef Soup made with Indian Spices)
What is Mulligatawny? For a long time, I didn’t know what Mulligatawny was. What was this soup that my husband kept asking me to make? So, I did a little research and found that this dish is yet another British hybrid of an Indian recipe only this time made with added beef, thickeners such as…
My Favorite Fresh Tomato and Garlic Salsa
Fresh salsa is a must in my household. Fresh tomatoes chopped with garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and onions with a special seasoning mix is so versatile as a topping to most everything I eat and I simply can’t be without it. When it comes to salsa, homemade is best made. You just can’t get the same…
Chiles Rellenos (Fried Chilis stuffed with Cheese)
I judge Mexican restaurants by their Chiles Rellenos One of my all-time favorite dishes is Chiles Rellenos. I can’t get enough of them. Sure a good batch of enchiladas will soothe your body and soul (especially when suffering from a hangover) and sizzling fajitas will perk your attitude but Chiles Rellenos will take you to…
Chicken Soup for the South East Asian Soul
Living in polluted Beijing and teaching preschool meant that I was often sick throughout the years I was there. After all, if you’ve got a classroom filled with 3-year-olds with sticky hands and runny noses coughing and sneezing on you on purposely on you, well then you’re bound to be frequently ill. Should the occasion…
Easy Food Processor Thai Yellow Curry Paste
Why this curry paste? Let me begin by saying that there are a lot of really good Thai yellow curry paste recipes out there. These recipes are beautiful, sophisticated and authentic and require patience, time, and careful detail. There was a time in my life when I would happily have spent the entire day meticulously…
John Dory poached in Tomato and Chili Broth
I love John Dory. Not the person…I don’t know anyone by that name. No, I love the fish. That’s right, I am in love with a fish named John Dory and I seriously can’t believe I’ve gone this far in my life without trying it until this year. One taste of its sweet and delicate…
Simple Indian Coriander (Cilantro) Chicken Curry
Coriander chicken curry is one of those easy Indian curries that you can make practically anywhere. You don’t need a lot of different spices to make it, nor a lot of time in the kitchen. All you need in a lot of fresh cilantro/coriander, chicken, ginger, garlic, and a touch of yogurt….