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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Pipa tofu is a Chinese delicacy and a most delicious way to enjoy tofu. Each morsel is crispy on the outside and pillowy soft inside. It’s a real treat! Traditionally, the recipe includes minced shrimps, but this can totally be omitted to make a vegetarian version with mushrooms and carrots. You can use any type …
Have you tasted a delicious curry in a restaurant but feel intimidated to make it at home? No more fear with this easy recipe! Thai curries are named red or green after the color of the chili used in making the curry paste. There are also other curries like Panang, Jungle and Massaman curries. Here’s …
This meal starts with a Rotisserie Chicken and it’s incredibly versatile as you can use any vegetables that you have in your fridge and any type of Asian noodles like rice noodles, egg noodles or vermicelli. The key is the tasty sauce which combines balanced flavors: Dark soy sauce – for deep flavor and appetizing …
You wouldn’t believe how this tangy, sweet, salty fried rice is a breeze to make with Rotisserie Chicken and leftover rice! Make sure to use left over rice or cooled down cooked rice to achieve a good textured fried rice without clumps. The slightly caramelized pineapple chunks add another layer of deliciousness! The tomatoes and …
Who doesn’t love Chicken Noodles or Pho Ga. I have a killer recipe to make the traditional Pho Ga chicken noodles soup with Instant Pot. But this version is a “dry” Pho Ga or Chicken and Rice Noodles, without broth. It’s quick, easy and so satisfying! It starts with a store-bought Rotisserie Chicken, and I’ll …
Getting a Rotisserie chicken from the supermarkets (or from Costco) has been a lifesaver for many families… It’s delicious, affordable and makes a wholesome meal with a side of vegetables. If you are in the mood for a French-style meal, here’s a great rustic recipe using the store-bought Rotisserie chicken as a starting point… It’s …
Our family has always been fond of Yakitori and often look for restaurants specialized in this Japanese-style kebabs wherever we are in the world. Yakitori translates literally to grilled Chicken skewers. But there are many ways to prepare yakitori using different types of protein and vegetables, and in Japan, Yakitori represents fun time and happy …
Japan is one of my favorite countries to visit, and I have been fortunate to travel there frequently for my business over the years. The poetic and chaotic beauty of Tokyo is a treasure for the senses, but it can be overwhelming… There’s just so much to see and experience… My work schedule is usually …
France has just reopened its border after the Pandemic lock-down… If you haven’t planned yet to fly to Paris, why not bring a French touch into your life with French recipes, food delivery, culture and virtual tours of Paris’ best museums, TV shows to brush up your French. Experience French cult pharmacy products, that can …
These fresh and delicious rolls are a very popular street food in Vietnam. The name bò bía is probably a Vietnamese adaptation of the Chinese roll “popiah.” But actually they are very different. The Vietnamese version uses rice paper as wrapper whereas the Chinese version uses a wheat-based crêpe. The fillings are quite different too …
