Tofu with Crab Sauce

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As much as I believe in using fresh whole ingredients in cooking, there are times when it’s freezing outside, your stomach is grumbling, and the refrigerator is barren. I found myself in such a predicament the other day. Thankfully I was able to find a lonely pack of tofu towards the back of the fridge [...]

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Crab and Tomato Pasta

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We all have those days when life takes over and the time to cook dinner evaporates before our very eyes. But it’s those very days when a fresh home-cooked meal is just we need. This week at PBS, I show you a simple pantry pasta that comes together in under thirty minutes. The trick is [...]

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Beef Rendang

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This Beef Rendang was one of the dishes I learned how to cook one rainy afternoon at Russel Wong’s home (yes, the Russel Wong from Bourdain’s Singapore espisode). His wife Judy can cook about as well as Russel can shoot a portrait, after an afternoon sweating over a wok, we were sitting down with friends [...]

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Best Nikuman (Baozi)

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Nikuman (肉まん), also known as Bāozi in China, are the Asian equivalent to sandwiches in the West. With a savory meat and vegetable filling wrapped in dough and steamed, they make a complete meal that can be eaten on the go without utensils. While convenient, I’ve always been a little weary of the mystery-meat filled [...]

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Carrot Tuna and Avocado Salad

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If you’re anything like me you probably partied a little too hard over the holidays and the are well into a New Year diet regimen. Here’s a tasty, filling salad that’s full of protein, fiber and vitamins that should tide you over until your next meal without adding inches to your waistline. Read the recipe [...]

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Mapo Tofu (Mabo Doufu)

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Depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get a different story about the origins of Mapo Tofu, but the commonly accepted myth is that this dish was created by a pock-faced old woman. She was cast out of the Sichuan capital of Chengdu due to her disfigurement. One day, a weary trader happened upon her [...]

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Red Wine Braised Ham

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I’m not usually a huge fan of ham, but braised in red wine, honey and caramelized onions it’s a delicious way to feed a lot of people with very little effort. I made this for a holiday party last week and it was a huge hit. Head over to PBS for the post.

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Shrimp Toast

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Originally a Chinese appetizer called Hatosi (蝦多士) or shrimp toast, this is a simplified version that makes for a great party canapé. Aside from a little cutting and spreading, they’re simple to prepare and are a tasty finger food that goes well with beer, wine or champagne Each toast has a layer of crisp sandwich [...]

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