If you've been to Chinatown (any Chinatown for that matter), you've witnessed hanging roast meats displayed behind restaurant windows. 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, ...
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 savory flavors 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! Why not throw in some vegetables as well to get my kiddos to ...
Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe
If you're looking for a cozy, comforting meal that’s simple and quick to make, but also packed with flavor, Soft Tofu with Ground Pork is a dish you’ll want to try. Believe me, it will be one of your go-to meals on a busy weeknight, whether you’re new to cooking with tofu or a seasoned pro. My ...
Flank Steak with Onions & Peppers Stir-fry
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 ...
[TIP] Healthier Fried Chicken
I was born and raised in Manhattan, specifically Two Bridges, a neighborhood that borders Chinatown and nestles in the Lower East Side. Singe a young age, I was spoiled by all the good food surrounding me, especially Asian food. You want Chinese baked goods, dim sum, wonton noodle soup, congee, ...
