I’m on a never ending quest to find the best beef noodle soup recipe (see beef noodle soup recipe version 1.0). It’s the most satisfying meal in a … Read more Tomato Beef Noodle Soup
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and I’m busy imagining all the tasty dishes I’m going to ask my mom to whip up (ha!). As much … Read more Eggplant Pork Noodles
I’m pregnant with my first baby and it seems like the only thing I want to eat is pasta and pizza! When I’m not shoving cookies and ice … Read more Seafood Pasta in Parchment
Zha jiang mian (炸酱面) is one of my favorite home cooked Chinese dishes of all time. People tend to think of things like orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp … Read more Zha Jiang Mian
Gnocchi is infamously difficult to get right, but when you do, it’s actually a lot less effort to make than fresh pasta. I’ve made my fair share of gnocchi that … Read more Fried Gnocchi with Garlic, Herbs, and Pesto
Beef noodle soup is one of my favorite dishes to order at Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants. A huge, steaming bowl of chewy noodles floating in a dark soup, … Read more Beef Noodle Soup
You know what really grinds my gears? When I google ‘wontons recipe’, 9 out of 10 search results are for some bastardized fried pretender, filled with cream cheese or … Read more Wontons in Sichuan Chili Oil
One of the things I miss most about Asia is the food. Ok, maybe it’s the single thing I miss the most (sorry fam…) Tracy and I both lived … Read more Clams and Glass Noodles in Parchment
The first thing every Italian says about Italian food is the importance of using the best ingredients. Recipes are often simple, and require seasonal, local ingredients plucked at the peak of ripeness. … Read more Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
I’m Chinese-Canadian, and have lived in the US for the last 6 years. What I’ve learned living in the US is that Americans ask all sorts of strange questions about Chinese … Read more Eggplant Sofrito Ramen
People often ask if I follow recipes when I cook. The answer is always a resounding no! I love to read recipes and pick out an ingredient here or … Read more Spice Braised Lamb Noodles
I like to spend Sundays in the kitchen, nursing my Saturday night hangover with a long and complex cooking project. I love the way the aromas of food … Read more Ragù alla Bolognese
