Asian recipes are a favorite of mine. With a son who lives in Asia, I’m always on the lookout for fun and tasty dishes to make when he arrives home. Spicy food is always a hit in our home. Vietnamese food is on our table weekly as are Chinese dishes. Sprinkle in some Japanese food and Thai cuisine and I am one happy camper. Check out my variety of Asian dishes and remember, I’m always adding more!
Better than takeout-this Chinese chicken in garlic sauce is easy to make and so much better than the local joint! Chinese chicken in garlic sauce is always one of my favorites at any Chinese restaurant. It’s an Americanized Chinese dish and I can always count on it to satisfy my craving. Well, no need for …
A very simple baked egg custard recipe, that can be made into Chinese egg tarts or just made in custard cups, is easy and delicious-with or without the crust! This traditional Chinese dessert, beloved by Manservant, is actually an old fashioned recipe for baked egg custard. Don’t know what egg custard is? Egg custard generally …
You put ‘da lime in ‘da coconut and mix um both together… and you almost have a tom ka soup recipe. Well, not quite, but I love that song! I am guessing there are as many versions of Tom Ka Soup as there are of matzo ball soup. Tom Ka Soup is a common menu …
I’m sure you’ve been on the edge of your seat wondering what the top 10 recipes of 2021 might be. This year was a bit different because I was busy updating old recipes and posting new ones. It looks like 2022 will be similar, however there is one thing I am sure of. My love …
This Vietnamese Grilled Chicken recipe is so luscious. With just a few ingredients, this spice rub makes your taste buds sing! Perfect for banh mi’s, noodle bowls or just over rice, this garlic pepper chicken with a hint of sweet is perfect for any meal! Vietnamese recipes are some of my favorites and this …
This Chinese chicken salad recipe is made with mostly ready to go ingredients. Super simple and made with a tasty Asian style dressing, this salad is one I keep ready to eat in the fridge all year long. So let’s face it. This Chinese chicken salad recipe did not come from China. In fact it …
These Vietnamese peppery garlic, herby meatballs are great in a noodle bowl, perfect on a Banh Mi, or served on a skewer with rice. You will find so many ways to use them because they are THAT good! Everyone loves meatballs and these Vietnamese grilled pork meatballs make the best noodle bowl around! They would …
Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Goi Ga) is an easily prepared cabbage salad, made with rotisserie chicken and lots of herbs, topped with peanuts and fried shallots, and dressed with a sweet and tart dressing. I’ve been addicted to this for about 30 years! There is hardly a better summer salad than Goi Ga, better known as …