Salmon “Bulgogi” With Bok Choy and Mushrooms
I had a few friends over for dinner and as usual was looking for a quick recipe to make. I found this on epicurious.com as I do with most recipes. What appealed to me most is how quickly this salmon dish is made. The marinade time is 5 minutes and cooking time less than 10– … Continue reading
Curry Vinaigrette
Natalya and I typically dress our salads with just balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, but we started experimenting with making our own dressings such as Lemon Vinaigrette. Here is a great vinaigrette recipe from Kei Kurobe infused with curry and and mixed with golden raisins. I originally made this to served atop my … Continue reading
Chinese Chicken Salad
I subscribe to Wine Spectactor’s free email list that occasionally sends out recipes. I haven’t had too much luck with these recipes though as they all tend to be French and quite fancy. Basically, that translates to 10+ ingredients and 10+ steps and I’m too lazy to try most of them. The ones I have … Continue reading
Miso Marinated Salmon
Miso-marinated fish is is a classic Japanese dish that was popularized by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa with his famous Black Cod with Miso. I have been a fan of this sweet and salty preparation of fish for many years now, as it seems a staple dish for every Asian Fusion restaurant out there today (Bohemian also … Continue reading
Garlic Soy Chicken Wings
In honor of the BCS Championship (I was rooting for Oregon, if anyone cares), I decided to make some chicken wings to accompany beer and legitimize the game watching. I researched various recipes, trying to minimize the unhealthiness of the dish. I came across this one, which was essentially just baking with spices, and decided … Continue reading
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas, CA
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas Cuisine: Japanese Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates Price: $15-30 per person Phone: 408-725-0542 Address: 19980 E Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Gochi is a really nice place to take your friends or family, just be sure to make a reservation beforehand or be prepared to wait a while for a table because this place is very … Continue reading
Crispix Arare – Japanese Style Party Snack Mix
Crispix Arare A delicious snack that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings. My boyfriend’s mother makes this yummy treat all the time and we all dig in! It’s so addicting and easy to make, give it a try. Pour yourself a bowl of this crispy sweet and salty goodness. Share with friends, or not.. =) … Continue reading
Roasted Beets with a Curry Vinaigrette
` I absolutely love beets — it is such a refreshingly sweet vegetable. I love to eat them with salads or in borscht like Holodnik (Russian cold soup). Typically, you can cook the beets by simply boiling them in water until tender. My chef friend Kei, who works at a very fancy Michelin-starred restaurant … Continue reading
Easy Asian Bake Salmon
Salmon is so easy to prepare, and even the simplest of ingredients can bring out so much flavor. Usually my roommate and I will just take a salmon fillet, season it with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cover in bread crumbs and then pan fry it on a skillet. So quick and easy! However, we … Continue reading
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