by Jaden | Jan 19, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes, Sides
I asked my Mom for a couple of Chinese New Year recipes to give to you, and here is one she came up with, called 100 Flower Blossoms. This dish is meant to wish you a blossoming and beautiful beginning in the new year. Mom chose broccoli and cauliflower for their...
by Jaden | Jan 17, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes
This Marbled Tea Egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. They are simmered in a savory liquid with star anise, cinnamon sticks, Sichuan peppercorns, and black tea until soaked with the flavors of the spices and a refreshing tea fragrance. They look...
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...