The other day, I was excited to find gorgeous bunches of carrots with lush carrot greens intact. At the time, my plan was to make a pot of carrot soup with ginger and other spices but all of the sudden, I’m experiencing summer like temperature where I live! So instead […]
Salads
Charred Corn Salsa with Hatch Chiles
I confess that I discovered hatch chiles few years ago, when Whole Foods in my area started selling them. Ever since I bought my first batch and roasted them, I have been in love with these tasty chiles. They are an essential ingredient for my charred corn salsa, something I […]
Summer Main Dish Salad with Poached Salmon
For hot summer days, a main dish salad with chunks of salmon, veggies, herbs and orzo is just what you need. This salad is light but tasty and most of all so easy to make! Types of Salmon and Trout for Poaching Salmon is in season right now and as […]
Hearty Fall Main Dish Salad
Temperature is finally coming down where I live, leaves are turning yellow and I feel like I can really enjoy the fall season. With appropriate autumn vibe, I decided to make a hearty salad full of fall flavors that includes of course, grilled kabocha pumpkins. This is the pumpkin season […]
Fresh Spring Rolls and Chilled Tomato Salad
I almost always have to have fresh herbs when I cook and that’s probably why I enjoy making and eating fresh spring rolls. Plenty of fresh herbs and other fillings all wrapped up in Vietnamese rice paper and dipped in sauce is so delicious. Add chilled tomato salad with home […]
