Monday, March 26, 2007

Sticky Rice Siu Mai

There’s a potluck party at work tomorrow and I wasn’t sure what to bring. I remembered I had some siu mai wrappers tucked away in the freez...

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Pasta Bean Soup

I love this soup. It's hearty and delicious. I usually make a big pot of it and then freeze it into single portions for nights when I ...

Bok Choy

Sometimes when I cook vegetables, I like to keep it simple, just a quick stir fry with a bit of salt. Nothing else, no garlic, ginger, soy ...

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Jambalaya

Jambalaya is one of Steven's favorite foods since he really loves hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dishes. It's a one pot meal that has p...

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Indian Fish Fry

Frying fish the Indian way brings back a lot of good memories from my childhood. I remember watching my dad wash and season the fish. My job...

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Mango Mousse

A personal favorite of mine. Nothing beats this rich and creamy, yet refreshing desert. I've used fresh mangoes as a garnish. You can...

Monday, March 19, 2007

Sugar on Snow

A few weeks ago I traveled to Banff in Alberta, Canada. Little did I know I was going to fulfill a childhood fantasy on the trip. If you a...

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Truffled Scrambled Eggs

This is the first dish in which I used my new white truffle oil. As much as I love pure and unadulterated scrambled eggs (Steven not so muc...

Friday, March 16, 2007

Trader Joe's White Truffle Oil

Steven and I have always wondered what truffle tastes like. Does it have a unique taste or can it be compared to something else; is it abso...

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

California Rolls - How to Make Sushi Rolls

Sushi is my absolute favorite food but I did not always love it. In my teenage years I was appalled by the thought of eating something raw ...

How to Make Sushi Rice

To make sushi you must start by making sushi rice. You must use sushi or short grain rice, preferably Japanese rice; long grain rice cannot...

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Baked Potato Soup

Imagine a baked potato with all your favorite toppings but in soup form. March brings so much temperamental weather to Seattle, sunny one m...

Friday, March 9, 2007

Chinese Daikon Cake (Luo Buo Gao)

Daikon is a type of Asian radish that looks like a large white carrot. Commonly used in many Asian cuisines, it is the main ingredient of d...

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Banana Bread

I really dislike bananas. To me, they're more like a root vegetable, a sweet potato for example, than a fruit. Whenever we have bananas...

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

How to Make Chicken Stock

Homemade chicken stock is something that's always handy to keep around. It’s easy to make at home and so much better than anything that ...

Friday, March 2, 2007

Roast Red Pepper and Sundried Tomato Tart

I love roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and puff pastry individually but combining them in a tart seemed like a delicious idea. Thi...