by Jaden | Sep 14, 2011 | Asian, Beef, Main Course, Recipes
One of my very first blogging friends is Bee from Rasa Malaysia. In the early days of the blog, we used to chat on the phone after my kids went to bed about the technical side of blogging — silly acronyms like SEO, PHP, CSS and HTML. Back then (I say...
by Jaden | Jul 6, 2011 | Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
We splurge on filet mignon a few times a year, it’s the most expensive cut of steak because it’s incredibly tender and you can only get about 9 filets per cow. Instead of buying the filet mignon piece by piece, we always get the entire tenderloin and spend the time to...
by Jaden | Dec 9, 2010 | Holiday, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
This really is the perfect Prime Rib recipe, made for Christmas and special occasions! So simple, yet oh so delicious. A hot sear and then slow and low is the key to absolutely perfect prime rib. Why This Perfect Prime Rib Is So Good! Tender, juicy...
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 | May 4, 2009 | Asian, Beef, Main Course, Recipes, Soup
It’s no secret that good Pho broth requires a gazillion hours of simmering time. Time that I just don’t have. Tony, a boyfriend from a lifetime ago, told me his Dad used to simmer giant vats of pho broth overnight for his little pho restaurant in...