Creamy Clam Broth Pasta with Garlic Chips

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Creamy Clam Broth Pasta with Garlic Chips

It completely slipped my mind that I promised a recipe on using the leftover broth from the clams. If I wasn’t browsing through my photos, I would have completely forgotten. Please don’t let me do that again!

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Honey Glazed Nam-Yu Chicken

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Honey Glazed Nam-Yu Chicken

You may recall my love of the versatility of fermented soy bean pastes, such as using them in stews or dressings. There are numerous types of fermented soy bean pastes in Asian cuisine

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Cool-Down Miso-Goma Cucumber

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Cool-Down Miso-Goma Cucumber

As you can see from my last post (if you’re on the right browser *growl*), I’m grumpy. Time to cool down.
Slice, mix, dollop, crunch.

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Bouchon’s Clams Marinères with Soffritto

Friday, April 24, 2009

Bouchon's Clams Marinères with Soffritto

Palourdes Marinières au Soffritto
I’m beaming with pride as I write this post. I’ve learned from Bouchon that often, the most basic elements in a kitchen are

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Mango Ginger Chicken with Cashews

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Mango Ginger Chicken with Cashews

芒果腰果雞丁
If you’ve been following along, you would know that I am entirely obsessed with mangoes and am devouring as much as humanly possible while the season lasts.

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Bouchon’s Aïoli

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Bouchon's Aïoli

Two posts in one night? Well, more like wee hours of the early morning. It’s because I am excited to share the Clams Marinières with Soffritto recipe with you but I first need to explain the Aïoli recipe.

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Bouchon’s Garlic Confit

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Bouchon's Garlic Confit

Welcome to another installment of Thomas Keller’s Building Block. On the agenda today is a demonstration on making Garlic Confit. *chuckle*

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Dining Around: West and Kingyo

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Dining Around: West and Kingyo

West: a modern and highly regarded restaurant that serves organic and regional ingredients in creative and sophisticated ways.

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Root Vegetables and Rice Cake Stew in 2 Soy Bean Pastes

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Root Vegetables and Rice Cake Stew in 2 Soy Bean Pastes

味噌麵豉年糕鍋
Fermentation is nature’s way of blessing our food. Your favourite wine and cheese would not exist without it. Imagine that!

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Fresh Mango Ice Cream with Sake Sauce and Ginger

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Fresh Mango Ice Cream with Sake Sauce and Ginger

I’m a severe sugar fiend. I cannot and will not go a day without dessert. That said, I also try to watch my diet so choosing smart desserts is important.

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