I have great memories of pork chops smothered in cream of mushroom gravy. It is one of my favourite summer meals. Not sure why my mom only made it during the summers or maybe it’s just my memory. When it got warm enough, we were allowed to have dinner on the patio and I am … Read More
For many years I was intimidated by Indian cooking. It wasn’t until I took an Indian cooking class that eased my hesitations. This is the perfect recipe to dive in and try Indian flavours. Once you have the spices, it is not at all difficult. Serve with naan and basmati rice. Incredibly delicious for any … Read More
When I was young and had not yet gathered the courage to try sushi, my go-to menu item in a Japanese restaurant was teriyaki. I would alternate between beef and chicken and enjoyed both equally. I loved the sauce and of course, the sizzling plate that it was served on. It is really quite easy … Read More
My mom’s scrambled egg with shrimp is my brother’s favourite dish. I’m sure she was thankful that it is also one of the simplest dishes to prepare. I’m adding a few more ingredients than she does and I think it tastes even better, if I do say so myself! Makes 2-3 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons … Read More
This Thai peanut chicken stir fry is packed full of flavour and ready in about 20 minutes. Quicker than takeout and so easy to prepare. Thai red curry is undoubtedly one of my favourite curries. It has enough heat and spiciness that is not too much for me. The red comes from the red chilis … Read More
It still surprises me, every time, how flavourful this recipe is by using just a few ingredients. I have really cut down the process here to the bare minimum so the prep is super quick and easy. I am using beef finger meat. Beef finger meat is the meat in between the ribs of a … Read More
This is one of our must haves when we dine in a Shanghainese restaurant. I especially love the chewy texture of these thick noodles. If you cannot find Shanghainese noodles, a good substitute is udon. You can also sub other vegetables in place of the mushrooms and napa. Yue choy, bak choy and shredded carrot … Read More
What I love about Vietnamese food is how all the flavours come together. You’ve got savoury, sweet, sour and spicy. Then add some freshness using fresh herbs and vegetables. This recipe using beef and lemongrass is so delicious and it’s really quick and easy to make. Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients 1 pound beef flank steak, … Read More
I love curry. This easy recipe is perfect for any night of the week because I use a paste here instead of making the paste from scratch. There are some really good pastes on the market nowadays and when I just need to get dinner on the table, this is one of the shortcuts I … Read More