This authentic black bean sauce recipe holds the grand secret to making some of the best Chinese food on the planet! It will work absolute flavor miracles for your Chinese dishes and most anything you simply want to boost with some flavor and umami! For those of you … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken and Coconut
Featuring a coconut-based curry sauce with sweet pumpkin, tender chicken, plump golden raisins, and toasted coconut, this Pumpkin Curry is a real feast for the taste buds and guaranteed to be a hit! Many years ago when we had an excess of pumpkins from the garden I … Continue reading →
Ginger Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse)
Benihaha Ginger Sauce Recipe (Copycat). Enjoy your favorite Japanese steakhouse experience right at home with this fresh and zingy homemade ginger sauce. Drizzle this over or mix it in with your fried rice, grilled veggies, or use it as a dipping sauce.  What is … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Easy to make, low in carbs, paleo, and incredibly delicious, this Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe is sure to become a favorite! The flavor is so fresh and so vibrant, it will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin … Continue reading →
Eggplant Curry
This dish features what is often a maligned ingredient, eggplant (aubergine), and the result is one of the best curries I have tasted! This delicious South Indian Eggplant Curry recipe is easy to make and will have your dinner guests singing your praises! The … Continue reading →
Authentic Hoisin Sauce
Potently flavorful and fragrant, this is a central ingredient in many Chinese dishes and will work absolute MIRACLES for the foods you add it to! Made from scratch with an unrivaled depth of flavor that will "wow" your taste buds, look no further for the BEST hoisin sauce … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce
Look no further for what is consistently ranked the BEST sweet and sour sauce recipe on the web! There are so many ways to enjoy this popular and versatile sauce (see blog post for ideas) and it takes just 5 ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep/cook time. This homemade … Continue reading →
Asian Style Grilled Fish Tacos
This Asian Style Grilled Fish Tacos recipe comes together in just 30 minutes! These fish tacos are fresh, healthy and utterly delicious! 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 … Continue reading →
Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
There's a reason Kecap Manis is the most popular condiment in Indonesia:Â 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 →
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
The ever popular Indian dish featuring tender garbanzo beans in a rich, fragrant, and deliciously flavorful sauce! This authentic Chana Masala recipe is filling enough to serve as a main dish or can be served as part of a larger Indian meal. It's naturally gluten free, … 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! This Shanghai Noodles recipe is Chinese street food at its best. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight … Continue reading →
Mongolian Chicken
This BEST Mongolian Chicken recipe is ready to serve in 15 minutes and rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant for freshness and flavor! Tender chicken is drenched in a sweet and savory sauce with crisp green onions and served over steamed rice or egg noodles. It's … Continue reading →
Teriyaki Tofu
Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this teriyaki tofu recipe features crispy baked tofu tossed in a deliciously sweet, savory sticky teriyaki sauce! Â It's also customizable to your tastes - add in any veggie of your choice (broccoli, snow peas, bean sprouts, bell peppers, … Continue reading →
Mango Lassi
Sweet, luxuriously creamy, refreshing, and utterly delicious, this traditional Mango Lassi recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is the perfect accompaniment to your Indian dishes or as a stand-alone drink! Probably the best mango lassi I've had was in an Indian … Continue reading →
Dosa Recipe (South Indian Pancakes)
Delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy in the center, nothing beats a dosa for the best of South Indian street food! Made from rice and lentils, dosas are naturally gluten free and vegan and pair deliciously with both savory and sweet fillings. I'm super excited to … Continue reading →
Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce)
The popular sweet and savory sauce that adds richness and umami, Eel Sauce is a key component of Japanese cuisine. Also known as unagi sauce or kabayaki sauce, it is super easy to make at home. This traditional Eel Sauce recipe uses just 3 ingredients and comes together in … Continue reading →
Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs
The perfect balance of sweet and tangy, these savory Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs pack in a lot of healthy veggies and are as visually pretty as they are delicious! The skewers can be assembled well in advance and then thrown on the grill as soon as you're ready to … Continue reading →
Thai Quinoa Salad
The flavors in this Thai Quinoa Salad recipe are out of this world!  Vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and a fabulous peanut dressing come together to create a healthy, delicious, and visually pretty salad that is guaranteed to be a hit at your next dinner … Continue reading →
BEST Mango Chutney
Our readers RAVE about this mango chutney recipe! Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely BURSTING with flavor, you're going to love this versatile and wonderfully delicious condiment! As a huge Indian food fan I love exploring and creating a wide range of chutneys out of … Continue reading →
Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying as a main course, appetizer, or snack, this Pajeon recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes. Serve these crispy pancakes piping hot with the traditional dipping sauce for a tasty and satisfying Korean meal! What are … Continue reading →
BEST Curry Powder
If you're looking for the BEST curry powder recipe, look no further! The flavor and aroma of this curry blend is an absolute feast for the senses and hands down beats anything you'll find at the grocery store! Growing up my mom made Indian food on a regular basis and … Continue reading →
General Tso’s Chicken
This General Tso's Chicken recipe features 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 … Continue reading →
Chinese Beef and Broccoli
This delicious Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe 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 most popular Chinese takeout dishes, this features succulent … Continue reading →
BEST Yum Yum Sauce
The famous Japanese steakhouse sauce that's phenomenal for dipping, drizzling and enjoying with your grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice, noodles and more! This homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe is super quick and easy to make and tastes at least a hundred times better … Continue reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features succulent pieces of chicken that are marinated in a yogurt sauce mingled with fragrant Indian spices, then skewered, grilled, and simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry sauce! The flavors are absolutely incredible and this is … Continue reading →
Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Sauce)
The famous tangy and umami-rich Japanese dipping sauce! Use it as a marinade, for dipping, for sprinkling over your food, as a vinaigrette for salads and veggies, and as a stir-fry sauce. Fresh and vibrant in flavor, this Ponzu Sauce recipe rivals your favorite restaurant … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Look no further for the BEST Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe! Hands off, fuss free, 10 minutes of prep time, and you'll come home to a delicious, ready meal! It's after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don't utilize my slow cooker more often.  I … Continue reading →
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Indian Butter Chicken recipe (Murgh Makhani) is packed with an incredible depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds singing! Rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant, it's phenomenally delicious! What is Butter … Continue reading →
Teriyaki Salmon
Flaky, tender, juicy, and positively LOADED with flavor, this Teriyaki Salmon recipe is super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Serve it with some steamed rice and a veggie of your choice and you've got yourself a complete and highly nutritious … Continue reading →
Shrimp Curry (South Indian)
A delicious South Indian inspired Shrimp Curry recipe that mingles sweet, spicy and creamy! Bursting with flavor and a guaranteed winner, it's also easy to make and is ready to serve in just over 30 minutes! If you love Indian food, seafood, and are looking for a … Continue reading →
Chicken Teriyaki
Saucy, succulent, and sure to satisfy, this Chicken Teriyaki recipe is sure to become a regular favorite! This chicken teriyaki rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant version and comes together so quickly, there's simply no good reason not to make it at home - not to … Continue reading →
Mongolian Beef
Tender, juicy strips of stir-fried beef in a luxuriously flavorful sauce! Few Chinese dishes are as irresistibly delicious as Mongolian Beef. This Mongolian Beef recipe takes the flavor over the top, is quick and easy to make (ready to serve in 15-20 minutes!), and rivals … Continue reading →
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This South Indian Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe features creamy pureed squash with coconut milk and mango chutney for a delicious blend of sweet and spicy! You can substitute pumpkin or acorn squash and use apricot or peach preserves. This deliciously flavorful soup … Continue reading →
Authentic Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a wonderfully versatile Indian seasoning blend that will bring an incredible depth of flavor to a large variety of dishes. The different spices play their own unique part in delivering a phenomenal symphony of flavors. Try this authentic garam masala recipe … Continue reading →
Instant Pot Masoor Dal
One of our favorite meatless Indian dishes, this Masoor Dal is so incredibly flavor-packed, we're confident you'll love it as much as we do!  These Indian spiced lentils can be enjoyed any time of the year. This Instant Pot Masoor Dal recipe comes together in minutes in the … Continue reading →
Egg Curry (Baida Curry)
This egg curry recipe from southern India features an exquisitely fragrant and flavorful sauce! 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 southern part of India where … Continue reading →
Baked Tofu
This baked tofu recipe transforms that soft, squishy mass into the most delightfully crispy-chewy nuggets that take all of 5 minutes of prep time and can be used as a substitute in virtually any dish that calls for meat! As an omnivore I like meat but I don't eat a … Continue reading →
Asian Salad Dressing
This versatile Asian Salad Dressing recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is absolutely delicious on leafy green salads, steamed veggies, drizzled over beef, pork, chicken, seafood and noodles, or mixed in cabbage and carrots for a fabulous Asian coleslaw! Whenever … Continue reading →
Thai Peanut Chicken
Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe This delicious peanut coconut chicken is positively PACKED with flavor, is quick and easy to make, and is thoroughly satisfying! This tasty Thai-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic, … Continue reading →
Asian Chicken Soup
Asian Chicken Soup Recipe Bursting with layers of flavor, this warm and soul-satisfying chicken soup with Asian spices will mesmerize your taste buds! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. I don't think I could live without soup. Â There are just those days … Continue reading →