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…
crunch time
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces Memorial Day weekend is upon us already; summer is just around the corner, I can smell it! And though the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet, my appetite is changing. Summer rolls are what I… 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…
pigskin pigout
Super Bowl is almost here–can’t wait to have everyone gather for the big game on the big screen (even if my favorite team didn’t make it to the big dance). When it comes to this family’s football feast, the menu… Continue reading…
recipe redux
Growing up, my parents would often entertain friends on the weekend, when my mom would practice her fancy cooking. My brother and I would benefit greatly from those parties–we’d wake up early the next morning and scamper downstairs to feast… Continue reading…