Have you ever wondered how teriyaki sauce would taste if fresh orange juice were added to it? I used to wonder about it a lot until I decided to go ahead ...
Italian-style Sausages, Bell Peppers and Onions
We're seriously smitten with sausages cooked in wine these days. Just like the Spanish chorizo in red wine, this Italian-style dish of sausages, bell ...
Alex’s Mango Icebox Cake
Yes, it is possible to make a great dessert without an oven and even if you're not great at baking. This mango icebox cake was assembled with store-bought ...
Cook the Perfect Swiss Rösti
Swiss rösti was originally a breakfast dish of peasants. Today, however, it served all over the world and even in high-end establishments. What ...
Kaffir Lime, Onion, Tomato and Mango Salsa
An improvement of the kaffir lime salsa that I served with fried chicken last year, this kaffir lime, onion, tomato and mango salsa has finely chopped ...
Burger and Egg Canapés
Burgers, topped with egg or not, is both a quick meal and comfort food for many people. But burgers are hardly dainty. In fact, when cooked right, meat ...
Lime Butter Garlic Mushrooms
A delightful appetizer, these lime butter garlic mushrooms cook in just about 12 minutes—and that includes the preparation time! Tangy with ...
Kaffir Lime Juice Mimosa
If you like veering away from the traditional, try making kaffir lime juice mimosa and be amazed at how three ingredients can be transformed into an ...
Sesame Seed-crusted Fish Fillet
Fried fish fillet is often blanketed in batter or flour to give it better texture and to help seal in the moisture. But what if, instead of all that ...
Chorizo In Red Wine
A popular tapa dish, many versions of chorizo in red wine can be found on the web and elsewhere. Some recipes include garlic, others say adding brandy adds ...
Pan-roasted Vegetables With Bechamel Sauce
At last Saturday's buffet, one of the dishes that I liked did not have any meat. Even I surprised myself. The dish consisted of zucchini and white sauce. ...
Cocktail-sized Beef Satay
Yes, there is a beef satay recipe in the archive, but this one's different. This beef satay is seasoned Vietnamese style but the dipping sauce is ...
Spanish Torta
Deceptively simple to make, the key to a delicious Spanish torta is to get the right balance between the amount of potatoes and eggs. It is also crucial to ...
Culinary School Graduation
We interrupt regular programming to announce a happy event. My daughter, Alex, finished her culinary course. The culminating activity took place ...