Salmon in hot bean sauce

This fantastic recipe was taught to me at culinary school years ago and is still one of the most requested dishes both by my family and friends .it has the best combination of flavors but is very Chinese seafood dish I have made. Originally this dish was made with Carp but I switched over to [...]

Thai crab salad with fresh mango

In the summer I am obsessed with freshness,from fruit to seafood. I adore the simple abundance of herbs in my small herb garden,especially the fresh green chilis,cilantro and Thai basil.Wish I could grow tropical fruit such as Lychees and Mangoes but….the market will have to supply those. While away at college,yearning for a home cooked [...]

Easy grilled mint shrimp

These shrimp are as great to look at as to taste.Whenever the weather turns warmer we chose to grill,its easy clean up it the greatest incentive. I typically marinade these shrimp at least 1/2 an hour before grilling but no more than 1 hour.You could use either shelled or unshelled shrimp,but,I always find the shrimp [...]

Prawns in Garlic Sauce

Prawns , commonly known as ( Jumbo ) shrimp , are a staple in my freezer . They are a quick , delectable  and easy to cook , making it just great for any weeknight dinner .  This sauce is a cross between Thai and Chinese with some Indian influence , ofcourse , as it [...]

Cajun fried rice

Ever wonder what to do with leftover cooked rice? The best idea is fried rice ,ofcourse…think Chinese or for a refreshing spicy one pot meal try Cajun. This is a quick ,colorful and delicious. Makes 5 cups Source Cuisine. 1 cup chicken breast , cubed into 1 inch pieces 1 cup Kielbasa or andouille sausage [...]

Chile -Lime Crab salad with Tomato and Avocado

While trying to put together a menu for my son’s upcoming graduation party , I came upon this recipe amongst my many clippings . This is a vibrant , somewhat spicy salad from up and coming chef  Sue Zemanick . It is always a pleasure to prepare something so delicious and easy to make , [...]

Crab Cakes with Thai Chile-Mango sauce

At Tao , in NYC , you are completely enveloped in beautiful artifacts from much of the far east including the famous 16 foot Buddha . It is the perfect ambiance for the Pan -Asian menu , including these amazingly succulent crab cakes with a triple dose of mango , “in the cakes , sauce [...]

Paella Valenciana

This recipe for Paella is the most authentic one I have tried . It contains rabbit and chicken and snails . My family does not enjoy rabbit or snails so I increase the amount of chicken and omit the snails and use large , shell on shrimp , which I add in the last 5 [...]

Shrimp Scampi

Rao’s restaurant in NYC is famous  for its great Italian -American fare . Case in point is this shrimp scampi dish , a dish typically prepared using crayfish . Though who can argue about this Rao’s classic Shrimp made scampi style , simple and delicious ! Rao’s Restaurant Serves 6 2 lbs large shrimp , [...]

Thai Red Curry Oysters

I simply love this easy appetizer recipe from an Australian publication of Family Circle . The Oysters are removed from their shells for cooking and served in their shells. It makes a very attractive presentation. Oysters maybe served warm or cold , garnished with a little fresh red chilli. Makes 24 2 dozen oysters in [...]

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