There's an herb that is way underused in American cuisine - l e m o n g r a s s ! Commonly used in Asian dishes, this herb has a distinct aroma and flavor and can really pack a punch. Just a couple of tablespoons of lemongrass in minced form can make a huge impact on your dish, hence the reason why ...
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry (番茄炒蛋)
While I wouldn't hesitate to spend hours cooking up a storm for a spectacular dish that my family enjoys, I am a firm believer that good food shouldn't require half a day to prepare. Obviously, this also holds true because I almost always have my hands tied, taking care of my children, working or ...
Chinese Braised Chicken w/ Lily Buds, Wood Ear & Shiitake Mushrooms (金針雲耳雞)
My parents are both amazing cooks. Lucky for us, my mom and dad both spent a great deal of time in the kitchen, simultaneously on some days or nights, to whip up delicious meals for the family. They loved to experiment and often stepped out of their comfort zone, cooking not only Asian meals (which ...
Air Fryer Chicken Wings w/ Garlic Butter Parm Sauce
If there's anything I can't resist, it's fried chicken. Growing up, when my metabolism was running triple its current speed, I would order meals from Popeyes and share them with my younger brother - you know, the one that comes with fried drumsticks, thighs and a side of their seasoned fries and ...
Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly Recipe (空气炸脆皮烧肉)
I recently shared my Air Fryer Char Siu Recipe and received much feedback on the ease of cooking BBQ roast pork without the oven. Since Lunar New Year is quickly approaching (you have 3 weeks to plan!), I figured I would share another easy air fryer roast meat recipe. This is an extremely popular ...
Air Fryer Char Siu / Chasu Recipe (Chinese BBQ Roast Pork)
If you've been to Chinatown (any Chinatown for that matter), you've witnessed hanging roast meats displayed in windows of restaurants. These roast meats are everything! Whether it's soy sauce chicken, crispy pork belly or barbecued roast pork, these delicacies have been prepared in distinct ways, ...
Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe (蒸鱼)
If you were raised in a Chinese household, you've had steamed whole fish! I've had countless steamed fish growing up, as my parents (who are both AH-MAZING home cooks), would often add it into the spread of dishes that they cook for dinner. It's also quite simple to make and a dish that likely ...
Instant Pot Pho Ga Recipe (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
As I've mentioned in my Healthier Fried Chicken post, I was born and raised in Two Bridges, a neighborhood nestled in the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan, New York. During the early 90's, I recall my mother taking my sister and I to this Vietnamese restaurant on Pike Street that could have ...
Three Cup Chicken Recipe (San Bei Ji / 三杯鸡)
Steve and I have been extremely busy with work as of late, so I've been reverting to some of my favorite quick and easy dishes for dinner, one of which being Three Cup Chicken or San Bei Ji. This is a popular Taiwanese dish whose name was derived from the use of equal ratios between 3 ingredients: ...
Eggplants & Minced Pork w/ Garlic Sauce Recipe
I love throwing in some ground meat to add a bit of savoriness to a dish, neither do I mind the extra protein and fuller tummies in my household 🥰. If you've seen or tried my Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe, you know exactly what I mean! When I stumbled on this amazing recipe from Omnivore's ...
Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe
If you're a fan of spicy Mapo Tofu but have young children like I do, forbidding you to cook an easy one-dish meal that can be passed around the table for dinner, then here is an alternative for you: a kid-friendly soft tofu with ground pork dish. This is a very light, yet saucy dish to atop your ...
Flank Steak with Onions & Peppers Stir-fry Recipe
I recently purchased a bag of bell peppers from Costco just for the hell of it. You guessed it, it's the large pack of 6, constituting 2 yellow, 2 orange and 2 red peppers. I don't even cook with them very often, but figured seeing the colors each time I open my fridge would inspire me to concoct ...