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 →

In Japanese, “Teri” means luster and “Yaki” means grilled. Whatever the language, this dish is sweet, savory and succulent with fall off the bone tenderness. This is a recipe everyone in the family loves and it’s perfect for a quick weeknight BBQ. Chicken thighs are great for grilling because they’re moist, flavorful and cook quickly. … Read More →

Fishing for a light grilled salmon recipe for your Memorial Day barbecue? Well here it is! This salmon dish is a great way to add some Asian spice to the usual repertoire of steaks, chicken and burgers and it will satisfy your fishitarian/flexitarian friends. I love using fresh herbs from my garden in this dish. … Read More →

Put the WOW in Kung Pao with this super simple recipe. You can make everyone’s favorite stir-fry dish and have dinner on the table in minutes with this method. I used red bell pepper in this recipe but it’s fun to use a variety of bell pepper colors. Feel free to turn the heat level … 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 →

I have something to share. Thai cooking is easy peasy. I’m not kidding. I’ve been experimenting a lot lately with all the amazing salty, sour, hot and sweet flavors found in Thai cuisine and can’t believe how quickly I can whip something up in my wok or frying pan. This simple Thai stir-fry can be … Read More →

This light and healthful salad is packed with folic acid and iron from the spinach and lean protein from the shrimp. I just served this easy peasy salad along with tom yum gai soup for a fun and bubbly girls champagne brunch. I added a bit of the mandarin orange juice to the champagne with … 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 →

I can’t think of anything more satisfying on a weekend night than Pepper Steak. Bursting with color from the bell peppers, this yummy dish marries simple ingredients like ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onions with flank or sirloin steak resulting in a tender and flavorful dish the whole family will love. This recipe proves that sometimes … Read More →