Shrimp Tempura

This Lenten season, when millions of Catholics and members of other denominations abstain from meat, shrimp is a perfect menu choice either for dining in or eating out. Shrimp always tastes great especially if it is fresh.  It's affordable, easy to prepare and there is lot's of variety in shrimp recipes you can choose from. Shrimp...

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Pumpkin Roll

This pumpkin roll recipe consists of sweet and moist pumpkin-flavored sponge roll wrapped around a  silky rich cream cheese filling. It is rolled up like a pinwheel.  It makes a great dessert, especially for holidays. Serve and impress your guests anytime of the year with this pinwheel cake. It is so easy to make...

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Pumpkin Muffins - The Best !!

I had some leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving and was looking for a way to use it. I stumbled on a muffin recipe with great reviews by Tasty Kitchen.  I checked the ingredients needed and made a little tweaking by substituting the vegetable oil with butter and adding nutmeg. I am not a big fan of pumpkin desserts but these pumpkin muffins...

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Shaking Beef ( Bo Luc Lac )

 Shaking Beef ( Bo Luc Lac ) is a traditional Vietnamese dish. This recipe makes a great appetizer and, when paired with white steamed rice, can be a satisfying entree as well. I had my first  taste of this dish at Red Door Pan Asia restaurant in Vancouver. I knew then that I would order it again next time I...

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Asparagus Bacon Maki

One night I was wondering what I could make for dinner. I asked my husband and he said, just make something light as we were both not that hungry. So I looked at what ingredients I had available inside the fridge. I had a fresh asparagus, chicken wings and bacon. I asked myself, what can I make with these 3 ingredients?...

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Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)

Bistek Tagalog or Filipino Beef Steak is one of my husbands favorite Filipino dish next to Chicken Adobo. It is made with thinly sliced beef marinated in calamansi or lemon juice, soy sauce and garnished with caramelized onion rings. It is truly amazing how so few ingredients can make something so very good. Give this a try because...

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Black & White Brownie Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes for a potluck party we attended and it was a big hit. I only made a few and everybody is requesting me to make them more next time. Yes, it was that good. These brownies are so great, not only they are so easy to make but also because it is a fantastic twist on the classic brownie. This is definitely a "must...

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Tandoori Chicken Wings

    Tandoori Chicken is the most famous Indian dish that it is embraced by most people in the world. This classic Indian recipe is really easy to make and the spices you need are available in almost every grocery store. If not go to any Asian or Indian grocery.  So in search for the most authentic...

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How to get started with Asian Cooking

Asian cooking is all about balance.  Just like yin and yang, the key to great Asian food is to balance out opposites.  All you need to do to understand this concept is look at a menu in an Asian restaurant. One of the first things you are going to learn about Asian cooking is it is about 90% preparation and 10% cooking.  You will have...

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