Tender and juicy pieces of chicken thighs swimming in a creamy, and tomato-based curry that fills your house with aromatic smells of sweet and pungent spices–butter chicken is definitely one of my most favorite Indian dishes. This recipe will teach you how to make butter chicken that is even better as leftovers the next day. What is butter chicken? Butter…
Tender and smoky grilled veggies basted with garlic, basil, and oregano seasoning–This vegetable kabob (or vegetable skewer) recipe is a super simple and fast way to get your daily veggies in a flavorful dish. Throughout history, skewering food and grilling it over a fire has been a go-to method and for a good reason, it’s delicious. Which vegetables are good…
What’s a more pure expression of ahi poke than fresh and seasoned ahi tuna mixed with nutty sesame oil, salty shoyu, sweet onions, and crispy cucumbers? This easy ahi tuna poke bowl recipe will become your go-to snack when you are craving fresh seafood full of flavor. If you’ve ever been to Hawaii and had the pleasure of tasting their…
Salmon poke is another variation of traditional Hawaiian poke where tuna or octopus is marinated in a seasoning of sesame oil, soy sauce, and more. This version is made with spicy sriracha mayo and has other simple ingredients like sweet onions, fresh green onions, salty roe, and roasted sesame seeds. What is salmon poke? Poke is a Hawaiian word meaning…
Light, airy, and extra crunchy deep-fried Chinese doughnuts are the way to go if you want something to eat for breakfast or your next meal with cháo (rice porridge). I’ll give you an easy-to-follow youtiao recipe and show you how to handle a high hydration dough so you can have fresh dầu cháo quẩy anytime at home. What is youtiao?…
Sweet, juicy, and butter-infused grilled corn in foil is a necessary side dish any time you fire up the bbq. Follow along and I’ll show you how to make the most flavorful grilled corn seasoned with compound butter for your next dinner. Why bother grilling corn on the cob in foil? Cooking corn on the cob in foil is a…
Cooking oil is one of the most important parts of every recipe–I mean you use it for so many things: stir frying, roasting, baking, emulsifying, deep-frying, and the list goes on. This post will give you a good starting point as to find the best neutral oil for your next recipe. What’s NOT a neutral oil? Whenever a recipe calls…
Ultra crispy skin and garlicky and citrusy notes of lemongrass pieces of tender pork–this is what lechon belly should always be like. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make Cebuchon at home so you don’t have to wait for another party to celebrate. What is Cebuchon? Cebuchon is the combination of “Cebu” and “lechon”. It’s a boneless, pork-belly…
Crispy and fresh donuts with the chewiness of mochi on the inside–no more waiting in line for mochi donuts because making this easy mochi donut recipe at home will give you the freshest treat ever. I’ll show you how to make mochi donuts from scratch without the tedious task of rolling out balls of dough, all you need is a…
If you love topping your salads or dishes with fresh green onions or scallions, then this is an easy way to make sure you always have some on hand! The next time you use some store-bought green onions, don’t throw away the scraps–this is the gateway to grow essentially unlimited green onions. This is a good option for anyone who…
Sticky rice is one of the most popular staples in Asian cuisine for both desserts and savory foods. I’m going to show you how to quickly cook sticky rice in 30 minutes using a rice cooker. By using a rice cooker, you don’t have to pre-soak your rice or use a steamer. This means less work, but still amazing results…
Nutty and warm toasted sesame seeds can add the extra crunch and a potent hit of flavor you need to boost salads, roasted veggies, and meat or even dessert. This post will teach you how to easily toast sesame seeds in your oven, microwave, and stovetop. What are sesame seeds? Sesame seeds come from the flowering sesame plant, also known…