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Category: Asian Flavors

THE POUND OF GROUND ROUND STRIKES BACK

THE POUND OF GROUND ROUND STRIKES BACK

Japanese Ground Beef Curry That Feels Like a Splurge Filet mignon has, for the moment, become a special-occasion conversation. The everyday kitchen has quietly pivoted—and in that pivot, the humble pound of ground round has reclaimed its place at the table. Handled properly, it doesn’t…

JAPANESE CURRY CHICKEN POT PIE

JAPANESE CURRY CHICKEN POT PIE

Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie: A Comfort Food Classic Gets an Umami Boost In this recipe from Food and Wine, the Chicken Pot Pie, one of the lynchpins of comfort food, gets a subtle makeover. The soul-soothing warmth of this classic recipe is paired with…

SHRIMP IN CHILI SAUCE

SHRIMP IN CHILI SAUCE

SHRIMP IN CHILI SAUCE BRINGS A TASTE OF JAPAN TO YOUR TABLE. Shrimp in Chili Sauce is a sweet and savory dish. Its author calls it “a shrimp cocktail but with more heat”. It’s from a fantastic cookbook gifted to us by Andrew’s sister Lauren.…

SIZZLING TURMERIC-DILL FISH TACOS

SIZZLING TURMERIC-DILL FISH TACOS

Of Course, I’m Sharing a Taco Recipe — I’m in California. And not just any taco, but the best fish tacos I’ve ever made at home—and a salsa that has permanently taken up residence in the refrigerator door, right next to the good hot sauce.…

Sichuan Pork in Garlic Sauce with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts and Snap Peas

Sichuan Pork in Garlic Sauce with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts and Snap Peas

The goal of our summer kitchen is speed.  Welcome to Stir Fry 101. Sichuan cooking is immediately associated with hot and spicy flavors. Not so here. This dish has a sweet, sour, and salty taste. But it’s not nearly as hot. That makes it a…

A Doyenne of Travel Writing tells all! Everything about our Culinary Travels and more!

A Doyenne of Travel Writing tells all! Everything about our Culinary Travels and more!

We must admit, we were floored when Susan J. Young profiled us! Andrew and I were flattered, to say the least, when our profile appeared along with three others in Susan’s inimitable blog, https://blog.pavlus.com/  We want you to read all three but in the interests…

Mahogany Beef Stew with Red Wine and Hoisin Sauce

Mahogany Beef Stew with Red Wine and Hoisin Sauce

This great stew has a surprise ingredient we weren’t entirely sure about. Our friend Roger is a great home cook.  And after our Top Ten Stews post, (https://chewingthefat.us.com/2022/01/our-top-ten-stews-perfect-for-cold-winter-nights.html) Roger sent us this recipe, so we knew it had to be good. Lots and lots of…

Martha Stewart’s Lemongrass Pork Burgers

Martha Stewart’s Lemongrass Pork Burgers

Here’s a Burger you can eat with or without a bun We’re always up for a great burger. So when we came across this recipe, we jumped.  It packs a terrific punch of flavor, in this case solidly planted in Southeast Asia. There’s lemongrass, ginger,…


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