Archive for the ‘ Asian ’ Category

CRAB RANGOON

To be completely honest, I didn’t even realize these crispy bites were referred to as crab rangoon until recently.  Growing up, these crab and cream cheese filled wontons were known as crab cheese puffs at my family’s favorite Chinese take-out spot.  I’m pretty sure those guys were skimping on the crab because all I can [ READ MORE ]

BAKED BARBCECUE PORK BUNS

Before I even knew what dim sum was, I was a fan of the pork bun.  Each week, after visiting clients near Clement Street in San Francisco, my Dad would arrive home with a bright pink box, packed tightly with a half a dozen of these delicious stuffed buns.  Salty, sweet and intensely savory, these [ READ MORE ]

PANANG BEEF CURRY

Creamy, comforting and spicy, this peanutty panang beef curry is an excellent beginner dish to try your hand at cooking authentic Thai food at home[ READ MORE ]

PANANG CURRY PASTE

Elbow grease and exotic ingredients make for an exceptionally fragrant Thai curry paste[ READ MORE ]

GINGER PORK LETTUCE CUPS

These lettuce cups might be a little too P.F. Chang’s for some people, but this is a recipe I’ve come back to time and time again for quick, delicious results.  Big on flavor and a cinch to prepare, ginger pork lettuce cups are an amazing start to an Asian-inspired menu and have even taken center [ READ MORE ]