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BEST Sweet Chili Sauce

This homemade sweet chili sauce is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home!  It's versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff! As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and Sweet Chili … Continue reading →

BEST General Tso’s Chicken

Perfectly crispy coated chicken is tossed in a deliciously sweet and spicy sauce and served with steamed rice.  Ready in less than 30 minutes and better than the takeout version, for spicy food lovers General Tso's Chicken is totally irresistible! General Tso's … Continue reading →

Kung Pao Chicken

Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this Kung Pao Chicken rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant version and is super quick to make!  And get ready to brace yourself because this dish packs a PUNCH! Originating in the Sichuan Province of China, Kung Pao Chicken … Continue reading →

Wonton Soup

I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. One of the most popular of all Chinese soups, with its rich and aromatic broth and its plump, flavor-packed wontons, this wonton soup is a guaranteed showstopper! Wonton Soup is like the chicken noodle soup of … Continue reading →

BEST Teriyaki Sauce

Look no further, this is the best homemade teriyaki sauce recipe EVER!  Ready in 10 minutes and crazy delicious, you'll never use store-bought again! It happened one too many times.  I needed teriyaki sauce for a recipe and thought I had some on  hand only to find - … Continue reading →

BEST Sweet and Sour Chicken

Battered and fried chicken pieces are simmered in a delicious sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers, green onions and pineapple.  Easy to make and thoroughly delicious! Originating in China and popular throughout many parts of the world, sweet and sour chicken is a … Continue reading →

Indian Egg Curry (Baida Curry)

This southern Indian egg curry features a variety of wonderfully flavorful spices and the delicious creaminess of coconut milk.  Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries! This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the … Continue reading →

Indian Broccoli with Paneer

A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish, this Indian Broccoli and Paneer works perfectly as both a side dish or starter! Here's a delicious vegetarian Indian dish that your taste buds will love.  It makes both a great side dish or starter and is … Continue reading →

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) is bursting with flavor and is phenomenally delicious! It's no wonder this is one of the most popular Indian dishes around - it's just SO good! Of Punjabi origin, Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, … Continue reading →

Thai Quinoa Salad

The flavors in this colorful salad are out of this world and it's bound to be a hit at your next gathering! Here is a delicious new salad you can try out at your next picnic, potluck, BBQ or family dinner.  With its vibrant array of colors, textures and flavors, it's … Continue reading →

BEST Chinese Orange Chicken

Tender, crispy, battered chicken smothered in a deliciously fresh, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken rivals your favorite takeout! Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one! Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, … Continue reading →

Shanghai Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)

These Chinese fried noodles feature thinly sliced pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, and a sauce that will make your mouth water!  Quick and easy to make, they're perfect for a weeknight meal! Shanghai, China.  The most populated city in the world.  Bustling … Continue reading →

Shichimi Togarashi and Nanami Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice Blend)

This popular Japanese spice blend dates back to at least the 17th century and has been used since as a favorite way to add flavor and heat to everything from noodles and rice dishes to grilled meats like yakitori as well as soups and tempuras. What Is Shichimi … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Tandoori Chicken

Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this tandoori chicken is a total showstopper, rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant! Look no further for the ultimate authentic Tandoori Chicken recipe! I created this recipe through careful trial and experimentation, both the … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)

There's a reason kecap manis is the most popular condiment in Indonesia:  It's not only delicious, it's so incredibly versatile you'll find yourself wanting to add it to nearly everything! A meal in Indonesia is virtually incomplete without ketcap manis, the most … Continue reading →

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Veal

I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this delicious recipe! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier.  Sometimes you're successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Chinese Plum Sauce (Duck Sauce)

It is believed that the Chinese were the first to cultivate plums and plums have an important place in traditional Chinese culture.  Even Confucius paid tribute to them in a poem wherein he likens their beauty to a loved one: "The branches of the aspen plum To and fro … Continue reading →

BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce

There are so many ways to enjoy this popular and versatile sauce.  And with only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep/cook time, this delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe couldn't be simpler! Get ready for a fast, simple, and deeeelicious Sweet & Sour … Continue reading →

BEST Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

It's after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don't utilize my slow cooker more often.  I mean, what could be simpler than throwing in a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then coming home to a ready-made meal for dinner?  Well, I've … Continue reading →

Asian-Spiced Chicken & Vegetable Soup

I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. I don't think I could live without soup.  There are just those days when what I crave most is a bowl of hot soup, whether it's the thick creamy kind or the rich brothy variety.  The other … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Chinese Fried Rice

Chinese fried rice has always been a favorite of mine, but it's a long process to get it right, to make it the way it's served in restaurants.  And during the week I like to keep meals as quick and simple as possible.  You too? And so I figured, why not?  Practically … Continue reading →

Grilled Sweet & Sour Meatball Kabobs

This post is in partnership with Veal Made Easy. I love food.  All kinds of food.  From north, south, east and west, exploring flavors from near and far is my passion. And I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more healthy vegetables in a way that makes them … Continue reading →

Burmese Yellow Split Pea Fritters (Baya Kyaw)

If yellow split peas aren't something you use very often, get ready for a fabulous way to put them to use! Crispy, spicy and flavorful, these Burmese yellow split pea fritters can be served as appetizers or the main course with your favorite dipping sauce.  They can also … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin sauce is a central ingredient in many Chinese dishes, but it's one of those things you may not always have on hand.  Fortunately, not only is it easy to make yourself, this hoisin sauce recipe is also very authentic and tastes WAY better than store-bought.  Quite … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Black Bean Sauce (aka Black Bean Garlic Sauce or Black Bean Paste)

With this black bean sauce in hand, you've now discovered the grand secret to making some of the best Chinese food on the planet! For those of you who know what this is, you already know the wonders it does for your Asian-inspired dishes.  You'll also be happy to know … Continue reading →

Curried Pumpkin & Coconut Meatballs

Here is a fun medley of flavors:  Beef, pumpkin, curry, raisins, mango chutney and coconut.  Formed into meatballs, fried and simmered in a luscious and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your tummy and soul! Halloween is coming up in just a few days and our … Continue reading →

Chicken Xacuti

The origin of this wonderful dish is Goa.  Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is India's smallest state, it's also one of its richest.  Rich not only in terms of economic wealth, but rich in its tropical biodiversity.  In fact, it's classified as one … Continue reading →

Chinese Chicken Fried Quinoa

I love cooking with a variety of grains and quinoa is one that I particularly enjoy experimenting with.  Not because it's my favorite tasting grain, but because it's the healthiest grain on the planet, the only grain that is a complete protein.  I like to use quinoa in … Continue reading →

Asian-style Grilled Fish Tacos

Thank you to NAKANO for sponsoring this post! Our Summer here has been a hot one!  It's been a record low for rain with a grueling consistent 85-95 degree weather (for us Washingtonians that's grueling).  But it sure has done absolute wonders for our garden! In … Continue reading →

BEST Chinese Beef and Broccoli

This delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli comes together in just minutes.  Perfect for busy weeknights and WAY better than Chinese takeout, this is sure to become a favorite in your home! One of the things I love about Chinese food - aside from the fact that it tastes … Continue reading →

Roasted Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

This is a dish even fervent meat lovers will enjoy.  This Roasted Chickpea Curry, or Chana Masala, has such a delicious depth of flavor and a great texture that you won't even miss the meat! The other day as I was boiling the chickpeas that had soaked overnight, I was … Continue reading →

Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon Wontons

If you don't like goat cheese, no problem - use cream cheese instead.  Either way, these crispy bundles of goodness are simply irresistible! They are dangerous though, I have to warn you.  These are one of those foods that are hard to stop eating.  You pop one in your … Continue reading →

Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms

Who doesn't enjoy a good stir-fry? One of the things I about Chinese food, aside from the fact that it's delicious, is that it's generally so doggone quick to make.  Really the only time involved is the prep work - the chopping.  The actual cooking takes less than 5 … Continue reading →

Indonesian-style Chili Peanut Coconut Chicken

This tasty Indonesian-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic and ginger beautifully meld to create a sauce that is rich, comforting and deeply satisfying. We recently had some family over from out of town at the last … Continue reading →

Asian Wheat Berry Salad

Dooooooon't skip over this recipe! Look, I know what you're thinking.  Normally I would think the same thing:  "Wheat berries.  Ummm.  Boring."  But so help me, I'll be had if you make this, try it and don't like it.  Change the name if it makes it more appealing to you. … Continue reading →

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Nothing beats a sizzling hot skewer from the grill that's slathered down with a luscious, sticky finger-lickin' sauce.  These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are fast and easy to make and are a guaranteed hit at your dinner table! … Continue reading →

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