I am a ‘sometimes’ vegetarian (is there such a thing?), and this colorful Soba Noodle Salad fulfills my craving for a healthy, delicious meal! Buckwheat (soba) noodles are just perfect in this easy, Japanese dish! This salad has just the right amount of heat. Served cold or at room temperature, it’s also perfect as a…
This Pan Seared Calamari with Nuoc Cham appetizer dish is perfect for entertaining! Succulent, tender calamari is pan seared and tossed in a spicy Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce in this easy Asian seafood dish. Cooks up so quickly! Tender calamari rings and tentacles are seared in a heavy cast iron or grill pan on high…
Chinese “dim sum” is the best! Consider these the Spanish tapas of Asia! You can fill wonton wrappers with so many fabulous ingredients and it’s so easy! My cooking partner, Damien, makes Shumai dumplings that are to die for! 🥟 Here, I’m mixing up his recipe to create these steamed Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage…
Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your burger on! These delicious, omega-packed Wild Salmon Burgers are a bit healthier but there’s no sacrifice on taste! Topped with my Asian Broccoli Slaw, these burgers are just perfect! What are my favorite toppings on this Wild Salmon Burger? Asian-inspired broccoli slaw and a…
I’m a Miami girl, born and bred. Cuban food was, and still is, the predominant cuisine in South Florida. But that’s not to say there weren’t some great Asian restaurants there. It was at this now-shuttered Thai restaurant in Miami that inspired this Easy Tofu Pad Thai dish! This particular Pad Thai dish has stuck…
I’m kinda sad this time of year when summer is almost over 😢 — which means Georgia peach season is almost over too! I could cry just thinking about it! So, here’s one last seasonal recipe with Georgia peaches as the STAR ingredient 🍑! My Grilled Peaches with Five Spice Oats Crumble will have you stockpiling…
By far, this melt-in-your-mouth Wasabi Seared Tuna is one of our most popular recipes on the blog and in my cooking classes! It’s an easy but impressive appetizer or main dish for any occasion. Quick and simple to cook, this seared Asian tuna recipe is just perfect! I’m not a big fan of thick tuna…
