Shrimp with Garlic and Chili

Shrimp with Garlic and Chili

I had been missing Asian food and when I saw this recipe I knew this was the answer to my hankering.   There’s something about a subtle heat/spice that awakens all the senses.  I’m not a fan of over-the-top heat or spice especially if it makes me uncomfortable and unable to enjoy what’s on my plate.  …

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Soy and Ginger Shrimp Packets

This type of cooking is one of my favorites as the food cooks in its own juices.  Cooking in packets (en papillote) basically means steaming small portions of food in a wrapper in a hot oven.  You can use parchment paper or tin foil – I’ve used both.  Click here to see how to make…

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Wonton Soup

Chinese food is so diverse and no wonder it’s one of my favorite world cuisines!  What I enjoy most, and I think is quite unique and not so prevalent in Western cuisines, is that Chinese food is prepared in bite-size pieces making it easy to consume.  There are eight regional cuisines in China. All are…

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