King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, written by Joan Nathan, brings together over 170 recipes of the Jewish diaspora along with well-researched historical and personal stories. I will be sharing Joan’s recipe for Tahina Cookies and other highlights include Csúsztatott Palacsinta (Hungarian Apple Pancakes), Sambousak bel Tawa (Chickpea…
Radish Chive Tea Sandwiches
For an easy-to-assemble appetizer or finger food, these beautiful Radish Chive Tea Sandwiches come together in less than 15 minutes. Butter is lightly seasoned with chives, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and ginger. After spreading the butter over the tops of baguette slices, each piece is covered by thinly sliced radishes, then garnished with more chives, sesame…
Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy Rice Cakes
For an Asian style appetizer with a beautiful presentation, try these Garlic Chicken with Bok Choy Rice Cakes. Japanese short or medium grain rice is cooked, then mixed with bok choy, green onions, sesame, and rice vinegar seasoned with sugar and salt. The rice is cooled in a large baking pan, then cut into small…
Le Creuset Cooking Demonstration
Last Saturday (August 3rd), I had a cooking demonstration at the Le Creuset store in Destin, Florida. It was my first demo and I had a great time! Evan got really excited when he saw the wooden spoon and even got to participate a little. I wanted to showcase Le Creuset’s wok, so I decided…
Light Sesame Chicken
Traditionally, Sesame Chicken is coated in a batter, deep-fried, and tossed with a sweet sesame sauce. This recipe lightens the Chinese-American meal by coating the chicken in a thin layer of flour and pan frying. To decrease the sodium content, use a reduced-sodium soy sauce. With a cooking time of less than 30 minutes, this…
Cong You Bing (Chinese Scallion Pancakes)
Cong You Bing is a Chinese pancake filled with sesame oil and scallions. It is made from a dough, unlike the American pancake made from a batter. It possibly originated in Northern China, where wheat is a common ingredient in the cuisine. Cong You Bing is often eaten as a street food or appetizer. In…
Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear, and Carrot Salad
This Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear, and Carrot Salad is simple and easy to throw together with refreshing flavors. I wrote a bit about Asian pears in my Dakkochi post. I really enjoyed the crisp texture they brought to the salad and their sweetness. The dressing nicely compliments the cabbage, pear, and carrots. This salad makes…
Baby Bok Choy and Carrot Salad with Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette
I have used bok choy a few times for Asian cooking in the past, but had never used the baby version until I started getting them in the CSA boxes this year. I instantly fell for them. The baby bok choy has a much more delicate and sweet flavor compared to its adult form. It…
Sesame Noodles
These sesame noodles are great as a quick lunch or side dish. Grilled chicken and vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, onions, mushrooms, broccoli) can also be added to make this a one-dish meal. Chad really enjoyed the slight creaminess of the sauce from the peanut butter. Overall, this is a wonderful 15 minute meal to have…
