Dan Dan Noodles and Szechuan Cucumber Salad Never been a big fan of Chinese food. My folks always teased me that I must have been adopted because I was missing the Asian cuisine gene. I think it just skipped a generation—my daughter loves it… Continue reading…
the umami affair
Miso Butter Glazed Eggplant I’m a little late to this party, but always better late than never. Miso has become the honored guest of cooks everywhere, but it’s actually been around a long time. In fact, this ancient Japanese seasoning… Continue reading…
crave worthy catch
Asian Steamed Fish with Kale Sauté January is at an end and I wonder how many resolutions you made but couldn’t keep. It’s very easy to get off track and indulge in a multitude of sins. But when the inevitable hangover… Continue reading…
what, me chinese?
As much as I enjoy cooking and eating a multitude of cuisines, I have to admit I’ve never been a big fan of most Asian food. Growing up, my parents would repeatedly joke that I must have been adopted–they could not understand… Continue reading…
my big fat greek salad
With warmer days around the corner, the thought of turning on the oven will soon be intolerable. After a day in the sun, the last thing I feel like doing is preparing a heavy meal. I want to eat light… Continue reading…