Recipes

• Beef Rendang January 22, 2012
  This Beef Rendang was one of the dishes I learned how to cook one rainy afternoon at Russel Wong’s home (yes, the Russel Wong from Bourdain’s Singapore espisode). His wife Judy can cook about as well as Russel can shoot a portrait, after an afternoon sweating over a wok, we were sitting down with friends […]
• Best Nikuman (Baozi) January 15, 2012
  Nikuman (肉まん), also known as Bāozi in China, are the Asian equivalent to sandwiches in the West. With a savory meat and vegetable filling wrapped in dough and steamed, they make a complete meal that can be eaten on the go without utensils. While convenient, I’ve always been a little weary of the mystery-meat filled […]
• Carrot Tuna and Avocado Salad January 12, 2012
  If you’re anything like me you probably partied a little too hard over the holidays and the are well into a New Year diet regimen. Here’s a tasty, filling salad that’s full of protein, fiber and vitamins that should tide you over until your next meal without adding inches to your waistline. Read the recipe […]
• Mapo Tofu (Mabo Doufu) January 7, 2012
  Depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get a different story about the origins of Mapo Tofu, but the commonly accepted myth is that this dish was created by a pock-faced old woman. She was cast out of the Sichuan capital of Chengdu due to her disfigurement. One day, a weary trader happened upon her […]
• Red Wine Braised Ham January 4, 2012
  I’m not usually a huge fan of ham, but braised in red wine, honey and caramelized onions it’s a delicious way to feed a lot of people with very little effort. I made this for a holiday party last week and it was a huge hit. Head over to PBS for the post. All text […]