Any dish with salmon is pretty much a winner for me. Whenever I can get my hands on fresh salmon fillets, one of the dishes I end up making is gravlax. It’s not only simple and easy to make, but gravlax is versatile that it can used to make many […]
Seafood
Spicy, Garlicky, Creamy Seafood Pasta
Whenever I find gorgeous large King crab legs, there’s a dish I have to make and that’s pasta with crab, shrimp and calamari with spicy tomato sauce. I originally made this for Christmas eve, and it was so good I made it again. What’s best about this dish is it […]
Asian Chili Shrimp with Ginger, Garlic & Leeks
For someone like me who loves shrimp and spicy food, pan fried shrimp in chili sauce full of ginger, garlic and leeks is irresistible. Making chili sauce from scratch may seem complicated, but this is an easy dish to prepare and it doesn’t require list of complex ingredients. I paired […]
Old Bay Marinated Salmon with Salsa and Asazuke
When it comes to salmon, what’s not to like about this delicious mild tasting fish? This moist, buttery fish is compatible with pretty much any flavors. Just like what I did with my tuna steaks, when I want flavor rich dish that’s easy to prep, I turned to a marinade […]
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 […]