This whole chicken tandoori roast is the best thing to happen to our Sunday roast dinners in a long time. Don’t get me wrong – I love the simple decadence of a traditional British Sunday roast. It is one of my favorite things. Roasted meat and potatoes, crispy yet pillow-soft Yorkshire puddings, and vegetables all … Read more
My husband, being British, likes to take the piss. So when I announced that dinner was crying tiger, he glanced over at our plates and said, “So steak and cucumber, eh?” Well, sure, there is steak. There are refreshing cucumbers, too. But like with most Thai food – I’m looking at you, pad thai – … Read more
Avgolemono soup is a Greek lemon, chicken and rice soup that is comfort food at its finest. It’s simple and soothing in the way that only chicken soups can be but it also has a little touch of magic that makes it exceptional. This classic Greek soup consists of chicken and rice, both boiled in … Read more
Mongolian beef may not be who it claims to be. Hint: It’s from Taiwan, not Mongolia. But what it actually is more than makes up for the misnomer. So what is it? A quick-and-easy recipe with tender slices of beef that are seared to crusty perfection and smothered in a delicious sweet-and-savory, slightly caramelized sauce. … Read more
This chicken shawarma recipe is like an onion. There are layers and layers of flavor. The sweet and nutty warmth of cumin, peppery-piney notes of cardamom, the earthy tartness of coriander, the sweet-peppery taste of paprika, the refreshing zing of lemon, and the creamy goodness of yogurt. All packed inside incredibly tender, juicy chicken strips … Read more
This shrimp pho recipe will get you a deliciously nourishing, flavor-laden bowl of pho that doesn’t take hours to make. In fact, it comes together in about 30 minutes. How, you ask? After all, a good bowl of pho needs to be simmered for hours on end with bones! Spices! Herbs! Well, there are shortcuts … Read more
Chicken noodle soups are universal. And although I haven’t tried them all (yet), this Korean chicken noodle soup, aka dak kalguksu, is my hands down favorite. It’s hearty. It’s nourishing. And for something so delicious, it comes together quick. It’s a 30-minute process that lets you prep everything while the chicken…just cooks. The result is … Read more
Swedish meatballs, aka köttbullar, are one of those national classics that have become a global mainstay. And how could they not be? One bite of these juicy flavorful meatballs coated in rich buttery gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a dollop of tart-sweet lingonberry jam – well, that’s enough to hook you for life. … Read more
Peking chicken is the answer for those days when you want the flavor of peking duck. But you just can’t be arsed to deal with the rigamarole of cooking a good peking duck. Because as undeniably delicious as it is – a perfectly crispy, moist, flavor-infused peking duck is not the easiest to pull off. … Read more
Ping gai is Laotian grilled chicken. And as far as grilled chicken recipes go, this one is woefully underrated – especially when you consider that it will be one of the best grilled chickens you’ve ever had. What makes it reign supreme? The marinade. It is so full of flavors. It’s fresh and green, zesty … Read more