I’ve been experimenting with fun combinations of potstickers lately. What I love most about this traditional Chinese favorite are the limitless combinations you can pack into the little rice-flour wrappers. Assembling potstickers are super simple, the steaming process only takes minutes, and these tiny edibles make a perfect choice for a light breakfast, impressive appetizer, or a main course served …
King Solomon’s Sweet Orange Salmon
Here are little Hebrew trivia for you. Did you know that salmon is named after King Solomon of both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament? The Hebrew spelling of “King Solomon” is actually שַׂלְמוֹן Śalmōn or Śalmāh in the Hebrew:שַׂלְמָה or Śalmāh in the Greek: σαλμων I fell in love with Vivi’s salmon recipe the first time I tasted …
Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe | 辣椒酱 Làjiāo jiàng
Sichuan China is known for its spicy cuisine. Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce is a recipe created by my friend, Rachel, who was born in Sichuan and she brought her technique of creating authentic Chinese cuisine with her when she migrated to the United States many years ago. Rachel created this recipe for her Chinese Sichuan Beef. A recipe you can find in …
Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
I recently saw an eye-catching photo of an extra thick chocolate chip cookie with creamy melted chocolate oozing from its center. There is something about melted chocolate that convinces me to throw all restraint for eating healthy out the window. Can you relate? The same level of excitement isn’t there for me with root vegetables. Until recently, I had never …
Bahārāt Middle Eastern Spice Blend
At the start of every new season, I like to make a bucket list of things I want to learn before the next season begins. At the top of my culinary bucket list is to learn to make the hard to find spices I use in my recipes. The challenging part of global cooking is finding spices unique to a …
Russian Baked Cod in Zesty Tomato Sauce
Print Recipe Russian Baked Cod in Zesty Tomato Sauce Yum A traditional Russian appetizer called Treska v tomatnom souse – Zakuska. This dish is served cold as an appetizer, or hot as an entree. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch Cuisine European Servings people Ingredients 2 pounds fresh cod fishsalt & pepper8 tablespoons avocado oil, divided4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted Sauce 1 …
Japanese Poached Salmon
Japanese cooking is a favorite style of mine for flavor and presentation. From Teppanyaki to Sukiyaki to Sushi, the art of Japanese cooking has a unique way of creating an exciting experience at the dinner table. Depending on how the food is prepared, it can be quick, simple and best of all healthy – a winning combination for busy moms …