Category Archives: Appetizer

Tofu Dressing for better Salad

I love sweet and sour dressing. Most of the recipes I found are made from raw yolks like mayonnaise.  Since the bird flu urged last few years. I’m quite scared to put raw egg in my food. So this dressing … Continue reading

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Naam Prik Ong (Thai tomato chili sauce with minced pork)

Nam prik ong is a spicy tomato based dipping sauce served with raw and steamed vegetables and is one of Northern Thailand’s signature dishes. While the dish is traditionally made very spicy, those who don’t tolerate high levels of heat … Continue reading

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SON-IN-LAW EGGS

Son-In-law eggs is a direct translation of the Thai name, Kai Luk Koei, for this dish. These are actually hard boiled eggs deep fried  and covered with a sweet and sour sauce. Normally regular eggs are used. But I wanted … Continue reading

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Moro Rice

Moro Rice is also known as Platillo Moros y Cristianos and is a famous Cuban rice dish traditionally consisting of rice and black beans. It can be found in various forms throughout the Caribbean and is Cuba’s answer to rice … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash and Sage Orzo

Orzo looks like a grain of rice, but is actually a type of pasta that is popular in both Italian and Greek cooking. Because the orzo pasta is so small, it makes very dense dishes and this version with butternut … Continue reading

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Laab Woonsen Tod( Spicy Glass noodle-Chicken balls)

If you like Yum woonsen (glass noodles salad) and Laab (hot and spicy minced chicken salad) don’t miss this menu. When I lived in Thailand and the Chinese Nine Emperor Gods Festival started I loved to have vegetarian food once … Continue reading

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Bruschetta with Sautéed Greens

I’ve always been a huge fan of traditional bruscetta, but this sensational twist on an old favorite blew me away. I made it with spinach, but any green that wilts well could be used. I am thinking of trying with … Continue reading

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