Pad Thai Salad
Even though Pad Thai Salad isn’t a Chinese dish, I served it at my Chinese themed party and it was a huge …
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice is a great way to use up leftovers. It’s also a great dish to make when you’re throwing a party …
Fresh Summer Rolls
Chinese food in the U.S. is all about fried spring rolls and wontons, but Fresh Summer Rolls are just as good in …
Baked Mushroom Wontons
When I was a kid, my mom would make wontons and I always loved them. Growing up in a small Northwest town, …
Asian Spice Oatmeal Cookies
I love Chinese Five Spice — it’s the star of my zucchini bread and I use it in both sweet baked goods …
Mongolian Beef
If you follow me on social media, you know that this past weekend was my pug Elfie’s birthday, As a bonus, it …
Website Update!
Like all good things, it takes time to get everything just right. This website is still a work in progress and probably …
Gin & Tonic
The Gin & Tonic. I’m not sure there is a better summer cocktail. This classic drink is so cool and refreshing — …
The Caprese Salad — The Best and Most Versatile of Summer’s Flavors
Caprese salads are all the rage these days. It seems every restaurant has their own take on this simple dish. We’re blessed …
Bread and Tomatoes — Part 2 (Soup)
The other day, I shared my recipe for that Tuscan staple, Bread Salad. Today, we are taking almost the exact same ingredients …
