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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 […]

Blackberry Butter Cake

 

 When I was growing up, I remember eating these small, square butter cakes dusted with powdered sugar and berries on top. My mother used to make them from a recipe that was given to her by an acquaintance and they were so good that I would eat 2-3 of them […]

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 […]

Easy Grilled Tuna in Asian Style Marinade

 

 Sashimi grade tuna is one of those things I almost always get when I’m visiting my local seafood market. Fresh tuna is delicious on its own as sashimi or sushi, but another way to enjoy it is to marinate and put in on a grill. It’s an easy way to […]

Guiltless Zucchini Noodles with Hearty Meat Sauce

 

 I fell in love with Zucchini noodles couple of years ago when my mother introduced me to it. She cooked a dish of her delicious tomatoes sauce and instead of regular pasta, she made zucchini noodles. Curly zucchini strings mixed with rich tomato sauce was not only delicious, it was […]