When I was in college, there was a restaurant on campus that served a variety of Chinese dishes in a relatively authentic manner (no, it wasn’t Panda Inn – not a chain restaurant). It was my go-to on Sundays for lunch with friends, when we all had a bit more time to trek over there…
Sugar snap peas are an easy favorite over snow peas for me. They might be a bit more expensive per pound at the grocery store, but their extra texture and sweetness is worth it for a satisfying vegetable side. When cooked until just tender-crisp, they turn a vibrant green color and retain a plump “pop!”…
Here’s an easy side dish that doesn’t require any cooking at all! Think of it like a baked potato with all the fixin’s… minus the baking… minus the potato. Smooth, creamy, silken tofu is one of the simplest, yet most nutritious “blank slate” foods out there. It has a delicate flavor that you can easily…
Congee is a classic Asian breakfast dish. It’s warm, homey, and a great base for any toppings you want to add. Instructions: Rinse 1 cup (rice cooker measuring cup) of white rice in water until the water runs clear. Boil 6 cups (American measuring cup) of water in a large pot, then add the rinsed…
These ribs are referred to as “chain-shaped” or “bullet” ribs because they come rolled up and all connected, like a very narrow rack of baby back ribs. They can have some small, sharp bits of bone leftover from cross-sectioning through the bones, so be sure to rinse them and pat dry with disposable towels before…
This Japanese curry is delicious and easy to make (and as a bonus, you only have to wash 1 pot afterwards!). Most grocery stores now carry boxes of Japanese curry blocks – popular brands are Vermont Curry and Golden Curry. Both are good, though I think Vermont Curry is a bit sweeter because their sauce…
Here’s an easy one-pot dish that is flavorful and also full of vegetables! I remember when my mom used to make the canned sauce version of “Sloppy Joe” burgers when I was little – messy sandwiches that required a handful of napkins. I like the nostalgia associated with this dish, but have made it a…
This green curry comes together in less than 30 minutes, and only uses 1 pan for cooking! It’s fragrant with lots of herbs, and you can add whatever veggies you have on hand (a good way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week). I think I was inspired by a recipe…
It’s become a bit of a tradition at my house to cook up a clam bake during the summer holidays – like July 4th or Labor Day. I separated out the seafood after it was cooked because I didn’t have a bowl large enough to fit everything for serving!This is a delicious, easy way to…
Wonderfully Made 