May 19, 2021. Sunny Spring Day. Scrumptious AND Easy Shrimp & Grits, Having lived here in the southern part of the US for over a dozen years now, I have really grown to love delicious classic Southern cooking. The food tends to be unapologetically authentic …Read More
October 3, 2020. Sunny and cool. Grilled Asian Chicken Satay. I have to confess I had reservations about sharing this grilled Asian Chicken Satay recipe. Why? Well, you have to understand I grew up in Malaysia where at the mere mention of my hometown the …Read More
Autumn just arrived and I started to look through all the recipes I’ve collected and made over the years. This colorful Veggies Ratatouille Casserole was just waiting to be made again – it is a family favorite! After watching the movie Ratatouille for the first …Read More
When my husband celebrated his birthday recently I made this traditional auspicious dish – Lucky Long Life Noodles, or Longevity Noodles (Cháng Shòu Miàn 长寿面). These special noodles are typically served in Asia for happy events like birthdays and weddings. Why? Because of the belief …Read More
I really enjoy eating a piece of nice firm fish and nothing is quicker than making an easy Pan-Seared Halibut for a delicious dinner on a busy weeknight. When I was a child, we ate a lot of fresh seafood, particularly fish. My paternal grandmother …Read More
I was constantly craving for comfort food when sheltering at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the dishes that I found myself making again and again is the Japanese Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes stew. It’s a hearty dish beef and potatoes dish, but it …Read More
This Quick Sausage En Papillote (Sausage in a Packet) is hands down one of my absolute favorite supper recipes! I was watching Jacques Pepin’s short videos on Facebook this summer and was intrigued by this seemingly simple yet flavorful one-dish recipe. That evening I decided …Read More
When I asked my husband what cake he wanted for his birthday, he quickly replied “Easy Canned Tuna Cakes”! I was amused and thought he was joking. But apparently he was serious and meant it! Since, it’s his birthday, I granted his wish. He’s quirky …Read More
One of the chef I admired the most is Jacques Pepin*. I have been following his work since watching his cook shows on PBS, and recently all of his wonderful short videos on FaceBook. I own many of his cookbooks. The man is a genius …Read More
Hasselback Potatoes were all the rage a few years ago. While looking for ideas on what to make for dinner, I saw pictures of Fan-Shaped Eggplant Parmesan on social media. I was intrigued and thought it would be fun to try out this method. I …Read More