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Red Lantern Crisp Parcels (Cha Gio or Spring Rolls)

February 7, 2009

Photo of Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Cha Gio) courtesy of Secrets of the Red Lantern Cookbook! It’s gorgeous!
**Make sure you read through to the end…I’ve got a copy of Secrets of the Red Lantern to giveaway to you!**
One of the books that is always near my nighstand is the absolutely stunning Secrets of the Red Lantern [...]

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemongrass and Ginger

February 6, 2009

I can never resist buying jumbo shrimp when they are on sale. I’m talking GIGANTOR shrimp, that really could be mistaken for small lobster tail. The best thing to do with this monsters is to grill them whole, shell-on with a lemongrass and ginger marinade.
So, how do you prepare Lemongrass-Ginger Grilled Shrimp this big? I’ll [...]

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Raw Bar with Asian Mignonette (Oysters and Clams)

January 30, 2009

If I were stuck on a tropical island, I’d make sure I brought an oyster and clam opener knife thingy. All those oysters…ALLLLL MINE…wait. Do oysters and clams even grow in the tropics? If they don’t, well…they SHOULD. What’s the point of being stranded on an island if there are no oysters to be eaten?
Normally, [...]

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Kobe Beef Steak Burgers on CBS

January 29, 2009

Yesterday I got to do a live segment on CBS on location at a restaurant right in the heart of hoppin’ Superbowl frenzy. It was my first time doing a live segment outside of the television studio, and honey, I gotta say that it’s SO MUCH FUN! My segment’s theme was “Affordable Luxuries” and I [...]

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Chinese New Year Recipes – Party Like It’s 4707!

January 25, 2009

Don’t put away your party shoes just yet! I know you think that the new year celebrations are over, but for many Asians all over the world, the biggest holiday is yet to come! January 26th is the beginning of Chinese New Year, a 15-day long celebration and the start of year 4707 according to [...]

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