Mains

This dish tasted like the classic Pad Thai but it’s something quick and easy for those busy days. I used tomato paste instead of the traditional tamarind paste. For the tofu, you can buy them already cooked, but I’ll show you how to cook them. The outcome is amazingly delicious. It tasted just like the…

Quick dinner! It makes a big difference using egg whites for the crust instead of the whole eggs. Very simple, I blend everything in the food processor, I used the egg whites and dredge the chicken with the prepared breading. Let’s start cooking! Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST: 1 cup Panko breading 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan…

I did something gingery today. So, I decided to make this Chicken and Rice Ginger Soup. So comforting and full of glorious flavors. This dish is one of my youngest daughter’s favorite dishes. She loves ginger the same way I do. I also use ginger in any hot tea I make. Something about it that…

You know by now how I love fried rice, and I hope you do too. I carefully infused the oil and roasted the garlic. Garlic burns fast, so be very carful, keep an eye on it. When you see it turns light brown, remove from the heat right away. I’ve strained the garlic, then I…

Pineapple is a very refreshing fruit. I was sitting on my porch enjoying the sunny day when all of a sudden my daughter walked in the front door with this giant pineapple she bought from the Farmer’s Market. Right away, I thought of scooping the pineapple flesh and making a pineapple fried rice. Nothing better…

Lettuce wrap in 3 ways is not your ordinary lettuce wrap. I made turkey filling, cauliflower rice, and soba noodles with peanut sauce. There’s something about chopping vegetables that gives me satisfaction to enjoy every bite of every dish I make. It’s not all about chopping but combining ingredients that goes well together. It’s about…

There are ways you can do to cook your salmon perfectly. The crust for this dish was inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay. I finally completed his Master Class and I enjoyed it so much! Ingredients 4 Salmon fillets with skin on 1/2 cup Panko breading 1 cup fresh basil 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon fresh…

Not all Parmesan cheese are the same. Fresh good quality Parmesan cheese taste so much better. You can tell by the creaminess of the cheese, if you can get it from local market that get their cheese from a trusted and reputable farm, I guarantee that you’ll be able to tell the difference. This dish…

The sweet potato goes so well with salmon. The gingery sauce contrast the sweetness that balances out the flavors. I love using a cast iron skillet whenever I’m pan frying but if you don’t have it just use your regular skillet or shallow pan. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 cup steamed sweet potato 1 lb.…