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    Two chefs, Lesli Schwartz and Damien Aw, in the kitchen in front of a wooden cutting board with fresh, vibrant vegetables on top.

    Hi! I’m Lesli, a self-taught cook who just happens to be obsessed with Asian food. Truth be told, I was a below-average cook for many years, especially early on in my marriage to my dear husband. I didn’t exactly have a good role model in the kitchen growing up (no offense, Mom!). My dad decided to take over the kitchen duties once my sister and I left for college. He was a real gourmet without even trying! He's my inspiration and my hero!

    After raising two wonderful children (now grown) while working full time in marketing, I decided to step it up and explore the world of cooking by watching endless hours of "The Food Network!" I'm still an avid fan of cooking shows and food blogs. They're a fantastic resource for new recipes and inspiration.

    So, why Asian food? A few years ago, my husband and I moved to Gothenburg, Sweden as ex-pats for three years where we traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. While in Sweden, I met Damien, a native of Singapore and talented gourmet Asian cook. We soon discovered the joy of preparing Asian food as a culinary team and began hosting dinner parties for friends and catering for clients. Damien and his life partner moved to Atlanta shortly after my husband and I returned to Atlanta, and we have teamed up once again with our food blog, Asian Caucasian.

    Most people I know are intimidated by cooking Asian food. Don’t be afraid! If you can follow a recipe, you can cook healthy and delicious Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese -- all food Asian! Please enjoy our variety of recipes and cheer us on as we experience this blogging adventure together!

    Always in our pantry and fridge

    • Sambal Oelek (Asian red chili paste)
    • Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
    • Rice Vinegar
    • Fish Sauce
    • Sesame Oil
    • Red Curry Paste
    • Curry Powder
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Fresh Ginger
    • Thai Chili Peppers (fresh, frozen or dried)
    • Vermicelli Rice Noodles
    • Rice (brown and white)
    • Coconut Milk (light and full-fat)
    • Dry Roasted Peanuts (unsalted)

    Where to buy Asian food products

    You can find product links to ingredients on our recipe posts. Or, you can find most of these products at your local grocery store in the Asian section. Happy cooking everyone!

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    A profile picture of Lesli Schwartz with Asian Caucasian.

    Hi, I'm Lesli! Welcome to Asian Caucasian, a healthy-ish food blog born out of a passion for home-cooked, Asian-inspired cuisine. I always cook with market-fresh ingredients and prepare simplistic, healthy Asian recipes so you can throw away those take-out menus! Come share my culinary love of beautiful Asian-fusion food, and get cooking in the kitchen!

    More about me →

    • A black bowl of Thai curry chicken with white rice and chopsticks with fresh cilantro and red chili peppers on the side, on top of a white board.
      15 Fast and Easy Thai Recipes to Make at Home
    • Couscous and quinoa with shiitake mushrooms in a white bowl with a fork on top of a wooden board with a linen napkin and red pepper flakes on the side.
      Couscous and Quinoa with Shiitake Mushrooms (Easy Fall Side Dish)
    • A fork inserted into a white bowl filled with Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings topped with sesame seeds and sliced scallions on top of a marble surface with a white napkin.
      Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings (Easy and Crispy)
    • Slow cooker honey garlic chicken over white rice topped with sliced scallions placed in two white bowls with a pair of chopsticks on top and a small bowl of sesame seeds on the side, on a marble surface.
      Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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