Asian main dish recipes

Here's Where I Go Bananas!

Have you ever gone shopping and found yourself buying something, bringing it home sticking it in the closet and just keeping it there? Have you ever…

Steamed Sushi

A new foodie friend of mine, Michelle Karam, whom I met on Social Culinaire, was just mentioning she could not wait to come to Japan to eat sushi,…

Sushi Rice: The Recipe

I’ve been asked for some time about the secrets of making sushi rice, or “shari/シャリ in Japanese, but actually there are no real secrets, only a…

SPAM DONBURI/JAPANESE SPAM ON A BOWL OF RICE

Here is another suggestion for using spam. It is very simple and makes for a solid meal. Steam some rice…

Japanese-style Hamburger: Basic Recipe

The Japanese, like almost everyone in this World, love their “hamburgers”! But the way the Japanese go at it…

Vangi Bhath

Vangi Bhat is a delicious one pot meal. It is a wonderful combination of eggplant and rice combined with lovely aromatic spices. This is a typical…

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Coconut Curry Sauce

Little Lamb Korma Who Made Thee....

I love lamb. That wasn't always the case. I went from eating lots of lamb as a kid, usually roasted in the…

The Ones That Didn't Get Away!

For those of you who have never experienced them, sardines don't just come in cans. I have to admit that's been my acquaintance with them for most…

Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big…

Asian-inspired spaghetti squash

Tired of eating spaghetti squash with pasta sauce and Italian seasonings? Next time, swap that tomato sauce for soy sauce for a unique Asian flavor.…

Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. "Rajma chawal" which…

The Chess Players and The Chicken..Spring Forward Version

My husband loves chess. he loves to read about it, talk about it, study it but most of all he loves to play.…

Hoisin Glazed Salmon with Mango Pepper Salsa and Chinese Black Rice

A simple, light entree--part of a spring dinner party menu

Bollywood Chicken Pizza

They wanted pizza, I wanted Indian food..here's the result