One of my favorite meals in the world is a big, soul warming bowl of soup. Sometimes I like a delicate, herbal, brothy Asian soup. Other times, I … Read more Spicy Tomato Lamb Shank Soup with Cabbage & Rice
The holidays are just around the corner, and I, for one, am super excited! Why, you ask? Well, first, you have paid holidays where no one is working and piling … Read more Lobster Polenta with Poached Eggs
We’ve come a long way from the old days of families with 2.5 kids, fathers that work at the same company for 40 years, and stay at home … Read more Modern Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here! It’s one of my favorite holidays of the year because it’s all about food. Every year we try to come up with new and … Read more Fennel Sausage Bread Pudding
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
When people think Vietnamese food, one thing comes to mind: pho. Fragrant, savory, and super delicious. What’s not to love? But the world of Vietnamese soup doesn’t stop there. … Read more Vietnamese Canh Chua
Sometimes I feel like I’m 30 going on 60. I’m a total hotel snob, a sunscreen nazi, and I think pot-lucks are the worst (just provide all the food … Read more Vietnamese Pho
Some say cabbage rolls go back in Jewish culture as far back as 2000 years. Indeed, today, there are as many versions of the humble cabbage roll as there are … Read more Karina’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
There are those recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation, and take decades to perfect. These dishes are steeped in the rich tapestries of our … Read more Sweet Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta Cream Sauce
The first time I went to Chi Spacca, I fell in love with the intimate Italian-inspired meat house, a gem of an addition to the Mozza restaurant complex … Read more Braised Beef Cheek Pie
