by Jaden | Sep 15, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood
What you’ll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy’s Asian Bistro’s Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I’m back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you...
by Jaden | Aug 10, 2009 | Asian, Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
Here’s what you’ll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look...
by Jaden | Aug 3, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Main Course, Recipes, Thanksgiving
It’s week 2 of the Summer Fest! Last week we played around with herbs and this week it’s time for fruit from trees. If you haven’t yet heard about Summer Fest, it’s a four-week celebration of fresh-from-the-garden food: recipes, growing tips,...
by Jaden | Jul 21, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...
by Jaden | Apr 1, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
I have a special section in my bookshelf called “Inspiration and Eye-Candy” and only a handful of lucky titles get a coveted spot on that shelf. These are books that I reach for when I’m feeling hungry-but-not-hungry-but-hungry, which really means I...
by Jaden | Jan 25, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipe Collections, Recipes
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...