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 →

To know me is to Banh Mi.  If you haven’t had this incredible Vietnamese sandwich, you must walk, no run, to your nearest Vietnamese bakery or to the grocery store to make it.  This is a classic Vietnamese sandwich that is completely addicting.  It’s loaded with fresh marinated veggies, succulent and flavorful chicken, aromatic herbs … Read More →

Whenever I make this dish it makes Miso Happy!  We just had some out of town guests and I wanted to make them something special but was also trying to put together Dylan’s Star Wars Pod Racer, paint Becca’s finger nails and get them both into the tub.  This dish is so simple yet makes … Read More →

It you’re like me, it’s been so hot that I haven’t felt like cooking the last few days.  I recently visited the famed Lotus of Siam restaurant in Las Vegas known for its legendary and authentic Thai cuisine.  Chefs from around the world visit this gem tucked away in a nondescript mini-mall because the food … Read More →

I was so honored to be a judge for the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest held at the Sutter Home Winery a few weeks ago!    The $100,00 grand prize winner was this gorgeous 7 Train Carmelized Green Curry Burger created by Erin Evenson from Brooklyn, NY.   Her winning burger features beef patties mixed … Read More →

As the Culinary Ambassador to City of  Hope, I just demonstrated how to make Vietnamese Summer Rolls at an “In the Kitchen” event held at a private residence.  The event was co-sponsored by the City of San Marino in celebration of its centennial.  We had an amazing turnout of enthusiastic guests excited to learn all … Read More →

Here are the yummy beef skewers I made for the Asian Cajun seminar at the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience (NOWFE).  Before I share my recipe, I want to tell you all about my incredible experience in the Big Easy! Cajun co-panelists:  the amazing sommelier at Commander’s Palace, Dan Davis, and the fabulous Laura … Read More →

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Srircha sauce.  With its signature green cap and rooster featured on the bottle, Srircha sauce was named after the coastal city of Si Racha in the Chonburi province of Thailand.  It is a simple paste made with chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.  It is spicy … 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 →

I spent this morning pretending to be Princess Leia while my almost 5 year-old son Dylan wielded a pretend light saber (it was my Swiffer handle).  It was the only way I could get him to eat his bagel with cream cheese.  From Star Wars to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Samurai, Dylan is obsessed with … Read More →