Gochu..what?? Gochujang is a Korean red chili paste made from chilis, fermented soy beans, salt and sticky rice. It’s been around for centuries and is taking the culinary world by storm. Experts say it’s going to be the next Srircha. It’s got a sweet smoky heat that adds an earthy richness to almost anything you … Read More
Chap Chae (Korean Noodles) Recipe October 6th is National Noodle Day so use your noodle and whip up this delicious and easy Chap Chae (Korean Noodles) recipe! Chap Chae is a popular Korean noodle dish which is delicately seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and scallions and is oh, so flavorful. You can … Read More
We all know that French Fries weren’t invented in France and similarly Singapore Curry Noodles weren’t invented in Singapore (or so I’ve been told)! These earthy noodles are a Cantonese creation found all over Hong Kong in night market stalls and it’s a mystery as to how this dish was given its name. Whatever the … Read More
Couldn’t resist re-posting this beauty after noshing on Kimchee Fried Rice at Chibuscus Asian Cafe yesterday after my Hello Kitty Smart Car wouldn’t start. Luckily, I was stranded near a mini-mall in Hollywood where this yummy Asian fusion cafe is located. Their take on this dish inspired to me to adapt mine a bit with … Read More
Wondering what to serve for your Grammy party? Make your guests sing with this easy and delicious recipe for Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles. This is a great recipe for entertaining because you can make it in advance and stick the noodles in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Plus, they’re vegetarian so you can … Read More
I love Turkey ala King and Turkey Soup as much as anyone else, but why not shake things up with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey this year with this Chinese Peanut Noodles with Turkey recipe? It’s super easy, super fast and super flavorful and my whole family “gobbles” this up. I don’t know about you, but … Read More
Someone just asked me to name my ultimate comfort food. This is a tricky question because I love so many different kinds of foods that give me comfort (wait, is chocolate a food?) but my hands down favorite comfort food is a steaming bowl of Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein. My late mother used to make … Read More
Noodles have played an important role in the Chinese diet dating all the way back to the Han Dynasty 206 B.C. I mean, who doesn’t love noodles especially when they’re tossed with peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and some chile-garlic sauce? This recipe is sweet and nutty with a nice spicy kick. … Read More
I just love Thai Pineapple Fried Rice so I thought I’d treat you to one my favorite recipes from my new cookbook, “Everyday Thai Cooking.” The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. It takes just a couple of minutes to make but its flavors are sublime. The other amazing thing about this recipe … Read More
coming home from cross country ski practice with a ravenous appetite. Yep, I grew up in Minnesota and I often cross country skied to school during snow storms. I was terrible and won “Most Improved” at the end of the school year, a title they made up just for me! On many of those wintery … Read More
