Something about Chinese food and its aroma always makes me hungry all of the sudden. While I enjoy dining at my favorite Chinese restaurants, it’s also fun to cook Chinese food at home. After breathing in delicious aroma from a restaurant I walked by, I decided to make one of […]
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Pork Chile Verde
I started making chile verde about 7-8 years ago when I had a chance to order this in a restaurant. Mexican stew with tender pork, spicy peppers, and tomatillos blew me away and at the time, I could not believe I never had this deliciousness before. Afterwards, I started making […]
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 […]
Lemon & Parsley Meatballs with Couscous
Lots of people think of juicy meatballs as one of ultimate comfort foods and my family is no different. On weekends especially, I like to indulge my family with comfort foods like this and go all out with extra large meatballs. My meatballs are filled with lemon and herbs, simmered […]
Sweet & Savory Apple Puff Pastry Tarts
McIntosh apple tree in my backyard is full of ripe apples and I feel fall season has finally started in Southern California. Looking at these bright red and green fruit, I absolutely had to make apple tarts. I added a savory component by adding cheese because sweet apples and cheese […]
