by Jaden | Dec 16, 2008 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
I got a chance to chat with Asian superstar chef Ming Tsai and ask him about his holiday plans – he’s preparing a slow roasted lamb for his family and gave me some tips for my Christmukkah meal. I’m making Ming’s Seared Duck Breast with Sweet...
by Jaden | Nov 12, 2008 | Asian, Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
Click on image for a photoset of 9 additional images (including one shot taken with my point and shoot camera) What you’ll learn: How to properly cut your nectarines (or peaches!) for this Stir Fried Beef and Nectarines Recipe The ideal way to fry (not...
by Jaden | Nov 5, 2008 | Asian, Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
The ultimate Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe: learn how to get perfect crisp-crunchy broccoli florets and succulent and tender beef with a savory marinade and simple stir-frying techniques. Why this Beef and Broccoli recipe works: Sure, it’s easy to throw...
by Jaden | Sep 22, 2008 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
(click on photo for shot-by-shot food styling and photography analysis of some of the photos that led up to the “money shot”) Chinese restaurants in China don’t really have Chinese Chicken Salad on their menus, it’s a creation of...
by Jaden | Sep 18, 2008 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
When Elise asked me to be a guest writer for Simply Recipes, we decided to take Chinese favorites and make them better, lighter and easier to cook at home. So, I grabbed a take-out menu from the local Chinese restaurant and I will be working my way around those...
by Jaden | Aug 20, 2008 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Holiday, Recipes, Seafood, Sides
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe features: Learn about the best kind of rice to use for fried rice The right amount of heat that is essential for the perfect fried rice Why it’s important to fry all the ingredients separately The right way to fry rice and why...