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In recent years, millet, an ancient grain, has been rediscovered in the Western World as a powerful superfood, the same recognition that is bestowed on several other heritage grains such as amaranth, sorghum, and quinoa. Some even call it “the new quinoa”.
That does not surprise me, because millet is rich in […]
One of my favorite octopus dishes is pulpo a la gallega, Galician style octopus with potatoes.
It is essentially a salad with boiled and sliced octopus and potatoes. While it may not sound exciting, the octopus and potato form such a magical pairing that when seasoned with paprika, olive oil, and salt, […]
If you enjoy making steamed mussels, you might want to venture out to see what other possibilities you have with these fantastic mollusks.
For example, you can follow the Spanish way by cooking them with chorizo, toasted fideos, tomatoes, and pimentón de la Vera, and be rewarded handsomely with a bowl of […]
“Kelp is the new kale.” If you read food magazines or food columns, you’ve probably noticed such prediction popping up in recent years.
While I’m not a big fan of treating food as a fashion item or chasing after the latest food trend, I do like the fact that kelp and edible […]
In recent years, cumin lamb has become a popular dish in Chinese restaurants in the US. Chef Danny Bowien, known for his creative interpretation of Chinese recipes, has made cumin lamb a signature dish at his successful restaurant Mission Chinese Food.
This is interesting, because neither lamb nor cumin is typically associated […]
Asparagus is synonymous with spring, and it tastes the best during their prime season, which starts in April.
There is nothing better than seeing those bright green spears at the local farmers’ market. Their tenderness and sweetness remind us why eating food that is local and in season is one of greatest […]
When you cook meat and glutinous rice together, you can always expect fantastic results. And the dish I’m writing about today is no exception.
Pearl meatballs in glutinous rice (珍珠丸子) is a signature dish from Hui Cuisine (徽菜), one of the eight prominent regional cuisines in China. Originated in the Yellow Mountain […]
Scrambled eggs is probably one of the easiest yet most satisfying dishes on earth.
Although there are no right or wrong ways of making scrambled eggs, one can always benefit from useful techniques and tricks to create a better dish based on their personal preference.
When I want my scrambled eggs moist […]
