Browsing Category From Book to Wok

Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks

Posted on January 19, 2012 | by Ray

I was going through the January/February release of “Everyday by Rachel Ray” and this recipe called “Lime-in-the-Coconut Drumsticks” caught my attention because not only it looks delicious, but also there was something about the marinade instruction that I thought was kind of funny. Okay, here’s what it said about pureeing the marinade verbatim “In blender, [...]

Sweet & Garlicky Pork Chops

Posted on December 3, 2011 | by Ray

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It was cold out in the backyard when I was grilling these pork chops. That just shows you how much of a sucker I am for grilled foods, huh? But let me tell you — it is worth it! The flavor is just out of this world. I adapted this recipe from one of [...]

Kung Pao Chicken on Linguini

Posted on October 29, 2011 | by Ray

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I have read numerous good stories about this delicious dish Kung Pao. Some are very convincing, some are inspirational, and some are just uhh. . . whatever. But one thing that I can say is true—like any other Asian dish that was brought and introduced to the West, it gets enhanced or should I say [...]

Glazed Sichuan Chicken Wings

Posted on April 10, 2011 | by Ray

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I borrowed and adapted another delicious recipe from uncle Chef Martin Yan and this is from his book “Everybody’s Wokking.” According to him these wings are hot because of the peppery sauce. Well, I cooked it and to me it wasn’t that hot. Okay, okay a little caveat on that last statement. My taste buds [...]

Which Pad Thai Should I Keep?

Posted on March 26, 2011 | by Ray

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Once in a while, I like taking a break from cooking Filipino foods to explore other Asian culinary adventures. Today we are going to be making Shrimp Pad Thai — one of my favorite in Thai’s delicious dishes. Did you know that Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s national dishes? So, going to a Thai [...]

Chinese Style Barbecue Pork

Posted on March 10, 2011 | by Ray

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Chinese Style Pork Barbecue AKA “Char Siu” is one of my favorite Cantonese dish. It is succulent, tender, and savory. It can be found in many Chinese dishes like Fried Rice, Chow Mein, and Soups. We can also find this yummy gem on most of the popular Dim Sum joints and of course my favorite [...]

Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce

Posted on February 1, 2011 | by Ray

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I learned about this dish many years ago from a classic Chinese cookbook named “Classic Chinese Cookbook” LOL! Seriously, that is the title of the book and the author’s name is Yan-Kit. Well, of course I always, always try the recipe then disassemble and reassemble if needed, to create not necessarily a more superior dish, [...]

Tomato Beef

Posted on September 20, 2010 | by Ray

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I adapted this recipe (with some variation) from one of my favorite Chinese chef and uncle – Martin Yan. Okay he’s not my uncle; he’s actually my auntie hahaha! Just kidding. I just wish he is my uncle but I’m sure he doesn’t share the same wish. Hey wait a minute!!! Let’s just imagine if [...]