This is one of my favorite ways to use up cherry tomatoes from the garden during the growing season. I paired it with fish this time but this sauce dress deliciously over any protein really. I loaded our sauce with…
Green Papaya Soup
When it comes to ripe papaya, you either love it or you don’t. There is no in between. In our family, I am the only person who doesn’t find the smell of ripe papaya offensive. Everyone else will tolerate a…
Chicken with Artichokes and Potatoes
Time management is always a tricky thing for me to navigate. It has been even trickier since the arrival of baby Oliver. Most meals I cook ideally needs to be no more than 45 min from start to finish and…
Classic Char Siu Pork – Chinese Roast Pork
Homemade sweet and savory char siu or roasted pork, there are many ways to enjoy it. Our favorite is simply with rice and a side of bok choy. You can use it as an ingredient for stir fry dishes, add…
PHO GA – CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
I love to make chicken pho since it requires less time to make than the beef version. Hands down a win for busy mommies! If you like, see the following for how we make our version. Ingredients 1 whole chicken…
STEAMED CHICKEN WITH WOOD EAR MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE + DAYLILIES
Steamed chicken with wood ear mushrooms, shiitake and daylily bulbs is a classic homestyle Chinese dish that is quick, simple and flavorful. I usually prepare everything the night before or earlier in the day. I combine all the ingredients in…
