Baking the Perfect Loaf of French Bread

Baking the Perfect Loaf of French Bread

Ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting scent of fresh bread? This homemade French bread recipe is just what you need. Whether it’s your first time baking bread or you’re a seasoned pro looking for an easy French bread recipe, you’ll end...
Saffron Rice Recipe

Saffron Rice Recipe

The subtle, savory saffron flavor compliments rich flavors so well. This Saffron Rice recipe tastes buttery, even though it’s dairy free. It’s super easy to make for a large crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s also very pretty! Why This...
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...
Best Tiramisu Recipe

Best Tiramisu Recipe

This is The Best Tiramisu Recipe! Adapted from Barefoot Contessa. Easy to make and bursting with chocolate, dark rum and espresso. What’s not to love! It really is a restaurant quality no bake dessert. Why This Best Tiramisu Recipe Is So Good! A classic Italian...
Chinese Long Beans

Chinese Long Beans

Crunchy, juicy Chinese Long Beans! Quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, soy and oyster sauce. Takes only 10 minutes to cook! Why These Chinese Long Beans Are So Good Perfectly crisp long beans. A flavorful Chinese side dish, perfect for a wide variety of mains....
Chinese Greens (Yu Choy) Stir Fry

Chinese Greens (Yu Choy) Stir Fry

These delicious Chinese Greens cook simply and quickly. This way the delicate greens are not swimming in salty or sweet sauce, where you can’t taste the vegetable at all. When the Yu Choy is fresh, you don’t even need salt or sugar – the chicken...
Chilled Tapioca Pearls Recipe with Sweet Coconut & Melon

Chilled Tapioca Pearls Recipe with Sweet Coconut & Melon

This Tapioca Pearls recipe is such a beautiful, exotic dessert. This is a recipe from my mom – she used to serve this in the summer time to cool off. Usually it’s made with honeydew, but the cantaloupe was on sale, ripe and smelled so fresh!   Why...
Banana Bread with Walnut Recipe

Banana Bread with Walnut Recipe

There’s something undeniably comforting about a slice of homemade banana bread. It’s like a warm hug from your kitchen! Our family’s banana bread recipe has been a cherished gem for over 30 years, loved for its moist texture, rich banana flavor, and...