This fool-proof almond butter toffee is slathered with dark chocolate and roasted almonds, and is unbelievably easy to make.

So here’s a crazy idea, what would happen if you took all the ingredients of pho and turned it into a cold salad? That’s what I was thinking when I dreamt up this refreshing noodle salad one hot and steamy afternoon. With cold rice noodles, poached beef, bean sprouts and herbs tossed with a hoisin … Continue reading “Pho Salad”

Fragrant and sweet, this Grape Escape is a perfect late summer cocktail combining shochu, grapes, honey and pink peppercorns.

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to fire up the grill for these savory lamb chops that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Head over to PBS food for my full post and Curry Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe.

Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) features thick udon noodles in a light dashi broth, with savory sweet fried tofu. Learn how to make this classic Japanese noodle soup.

This easy sesame Wafu Dressing is just like the ones you get in Japanese restaurants. Here's how to make the best Japanese-style dressing.

This week over at PBS I have an awesome quick fix I came up with one day for lunch. It’s a Japanese-style carbonara using ramen noodles instead of pasta and katsuobushi instead of guanciale. Head over to PBS Food for my full ramen carbonara post.

Loubieh Bi Zeit is a delicious Lebanese meze made with green beans braised in olive oil, garlic and tomatoes until creamy and tender. Learn how to make it.