If feels like spring has finally sprung everywhere (including Minneapolis where my sister Laura told me the 8 inches of snow that fell last week finally melted!) and it’s put me in the mood to re-post this delicious Crispy Calamari Salad. Why?  Because the bright colors and zingy dressing along with the crispy crunch of … Read More →

“Tikka” means bit or chunks.  I learned to make this delicious Tikka Masala dish from one of my roommates in college.  It means grilled or broiled chicken pieces served in a spicy, creamy sauce.  Although I ate Chinese food almost every day growing up, I had never tried Indian food until I was a sophomore … Read More →

Want to add a little Southeast Asian flair to your pesto?  This recipe is filled with fresh basil, cilantro and mint with a touch saltiness from the fish sauce and heat from the srircha.   It’s bright and fresh and perfect for a summer night.  I love this recipe because just like Italian pesto, you … Read More →

As many of you may know, I am a Culinary Ambassador to City of Hope and its Super Foods initiative.  City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Researchers there are developing cutting-edge treatments and technology to help find cures for these diseases.  They’ve also identified  … Read More →

life is mostly sweet and sometimes sour but always delicious.   I wanted to treat you all to some sweet deliciousness with these Nutella cookies.  I mean,  who doesn’t love Nutella?  The crazy thing about Nutella is that if you mix it with some flour and eggs, you can whip up the most chocolatey, chewy … Read More →

There’s nothing like biting into a crispy wonton.  I love the sensation of that first crunch followed by a tender and juicy pillowy center of yummy shrimp, chicken and water chestnuts.  These are so easy to make and are great for entertaining because they only take a couple of minutes to fry.  They’re also extremely … Read More →

We had a Final Four viewing party the other night.  Nothing says March Madness like Asian Sliders and ice cold Tsing Tao Beer!  These tender and juicy burgers are layered with delicious Asian flavors from the ginger, garlic, hoisin and oyster sauce.  I love to serve them with a cool and cruncy Asian slaw and … Read More →

Is it just me or is this a crazy week?  I’m gearing up for my cooking demo at the White House!  If you haven’t heard, I’ve been invited by City of Hope to do a cooking demonstration at the White House for the 135th Easter Egg Roll on  Monday, April 1st.  Make sure to follow … Read More →

Look up Bulgogi in any Korean food lover’s dictionary and you will see Garlicky, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness next to it.  Bulgogi is so yummy it is listed at number 23 on World’s 50 most delicious foods readers’ poll compiled by CNN Go in 2011.  Bulgogi translates as marinated grilled meat.  The succulent deliciousness comes from … Read More →

What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein you ask?  The main difference is that lo mein noodles tend to be softer while chow mein noodles can be crispier.  Both types of noodle dishes are usually made with Chinese egg noodles.  For this easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe, I’m using dried spaghetti because … Read More →