Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Ooooohhhh – these were so delicious! These Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce almost didn’t make it to the dinner table – we were eating them as they came out of the fryer – not even minding that we burnt our tongues! The reason I love...
My Homemade “Light as Air” Potato Chips

My Homemade “Light as Air” Potato Chips

Making your own potato chips is so incredibly easy. There are 2 pieces of equipment that you should have: 1) Mandoline 2) Deep Fryer (or) you could use a big heavy pot & thermometer Here’s my weapon of choice:  Pampered Chef Mandolin The biggest secret...
Secrets to Cooking the Best Chinese Fried Rice

Secrets to Cooking the Best Chinese Fried Rice

Fried Rice is the Chinese version of casserole. Basically, its a great way to use up leftover bits in the refrigerator. My ingredients change based on what vegetables and meat I have on hand. The only 3 constants are: 1) Rice 2) Fish Sauce 3) Chinese Sausage...
Fried Baby Artichokes

Fried Baby Artichokes

There would only be 2 good reasons why I would move back to California. Well…truthfully, there probably are 4,098 reasons why I LOVED living in California, but only 2 of those reasons are valid at 1:15 a.m. when I’m absolutely craving something munchy,...
Roast Split Chicken with Lemony Artichoke Sauce

Roast Split Chicken with Lemony Artichoke Sauce

I don’t know about you, but cooking a chunk of meat larger than the size of my head sometimes intimidates me. How do I get the thing to cook evenly? Do I need to rotate it? Breast side up or down? Will it implode like Clark Griswold’s turkey on Christmas...