I like Kung Pao Chicken and I like chicken wings but I absolutely love these Kung Pao Chicken Wings. Why? Well, for one thing they are delicious. Tender on the inside and coated in a mouthwatering salty, sweet and spicy sauce. They don’t take much prep or an extensive amount of time to throw…
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Sweet Soy and Garlic Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly, oh how much do I love thee! Of all the parts of the pig, pork belly might be my favorite cut. I’ve cooked it in a thyme and orange juice sauce, sage and cider sauce or my personal favorite: soy, ginger and garlic (surely one of the…
Oven Roasted Pork Ribs
Ribs are nature’s teething toy Did you know that a rib bone is a great teething toy for a toddler? We discovered this primitive tusk sharpening tool one day whilst having Sunday lunch with my in-laws. My baby who was around 10 months at the time and was sitting…
The Perfect Mojito
For me, nothing puts me in a more ‘vacation relaxed’ frame of mine than sipping on a Mojito. Doesn’t matter if I’m on vacation or in some local bar after work. One taste of it and I’m transported back to my single carefree twenties! What’s beautiful about this cocktail is that beautiful…
Apple Churros
How the apple churros were born I don’t just want any donut. No, I want an apple fritter with chunks of apple clogging the batter. I want it to be crispy from frying and glossy from a sugar glaze. I want it to be the beginning and end-all to all apple fritters. So, how to…
Take the time to brine
A devoted convert The story goes that my grandmother had a little jet stream diner in NYC back in the day. In that diner, she supposedly had the best chicken. The taste of which, you simply couldn’t get at home. When asked what her secret to making her chicken so juicy and tender, she…
Thai Chili Mushroom Omelette
One of my favorite ways to blow off steam is to gorge myself on Thai food. If I had a rough day, I’d get some wine and order takeout from my favorite Thai place. A nice pour of wine and a plate of Thai curry, rice, spicy vegetables and satay always…