Since the Iron Chef America episode I guest judged just re-aired, I wanted to adapt one of Morimoto’s amazing recipes (he won afterall!) for this post. Morimoto’s sweet and citrusy tempura dipping sauce with a bit of creamy heat is out of this world. It’s made with lemon juice, lemon zest, cointreau, chili sauce and … Read More
I decided to repost this yummy appetizer after realizing that many of you may not only be hosting Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving Eve for out of town relatives. I’m in the same boat with 30 of my in-laws descending in from all over the country starting tonight! This is a perfect starter as your guests can … Read More
I decided to repost this yummy appetizer after realizing that many of you may not only be hosting Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving Eve for out of town relatives. I’m in the same boat with 30 of my in-laws descending in from all over the country starting tonight! This is a perfect starter as your guests can … Read More
My hubby and I just rented the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel over the weekend. This sweet film transported us to Jaipur India in all its colorful glory. Since then, all I can think about is Indian food. I LOVE Indian food, especially samosas, although (between preschool pickups and cookbook editing) it’s highly unlikely that … Read More
Packed with sweet, spicy and savory flavors, this Korean beef skewer recipe will turn an everyday BBQ into the talk of the neighborhood. The trick to creating melt-in-your-mouth goodness is tenderizing the meat in kiwi puree which is a tip my Korean friend Diana’s mother taught me. You can substitute the kiwi puree with pineapple … Read More
Oh my, shu mei! That’s what everyone says when they bite into these delicate dumplings which are juicy, light and delicious. Who knew how easy these steamed dumplings are to make and that you can use the same filling to make wontons and potstickers? You can substitute the ground chicken with turkey or pork or … Read More
Hooray for Satay! I’m having 40 women over to my house tomorrow night for a fun night of pampering. I love to serve this chicken satay recipe because you can make it in advance and grill the skewers just before your guests arrive. You can also balance a martini in one hand while enjoying these … Read More
The four (starting-to-turn-overly-ripe) mangoes on my counter were staring at me yesterday and I was wondering what to do with them. Then I remembered this amazingly delicious Thai-inspired dish I made for Cooking For Love (my food and wine charity event) last year. As you can see, it makes for a gorgeous presentation and couldn’t … Read More
A lot of my friends in Los Angeles have complained that they can’t find their beloved New York Style eggrolls made with the thicker, egg-based wrappers which bubble on the outside when you cook them. Springrolls are made of skins which are lighter and crispier and are most commonly served at LA Chinese restaurants. The … Read More
The launch party for my new cookbook, 300 Best Rice Cooker Recipes, was a smashing success! Over 150 guests enjoyed my friend Bill Tocantin’s delicious Elixir G Ginger Margaritas and appetizers featured in the book such as Thai Shrimp Cakes with Coconut Mango Sauce, Wild Mushroom Arancini (risotto balls), Shrimp Shu Mei, Lentil Dal, Wild … Read More
