Posts Tagged ‘garlic’
Mongolian Beef
I spent this morning pretending to be Princess Leia while my almost 5 year-old son Dylan wielded a pretend light saber (it was my Swiffer handle). It was the only way I could get him to eat his bagel with cream cheese. From Star Wars to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Samurai, Dylan is obsessed with [...]
Chicken Tikka Masala
“Tikka” means bit or chunks. I learned to make this delicious Tikka Masala dish from one of my roommates in college. It means grilled or broiled chicken pieces served in a spicy, creamy sauce. Although I ate Chinese food almost every day growing up, I had never tried Indian food until I was a sophomore [...]
Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Want to add a little Southeast Asian flair to your pesto? This recipe is filled with fresh basil, cilantro and mint with a touch saltiness from the fish sauce and heat from the srircha. It’s bright and fresh and perfect for a summer night. I love this recipe because just like Italian pesto, you [...]
Orange Chicken
My friend Lisa begged me to repost this Orange Chicken recipe. Her teenage daughter Samantha can’t get enough of it and spends most of her allowance at the mall getting Orange Chicken at the food court. Lisa wanted to learn how to cook this recipe at home because she knows her whole family looks forward [...]
Asian Sliders
We had a Final Four viewing party the other night. Nothing says March Madness like Asian Sliders and ice cold Tsing Tao Beer! These tender and juicy burgers are layered with delicious Asian flavors from the ginger, garlic, hoisin and oyster sauce. I love to serve them with a cool and cruncy Asian slaw and [...]
Easy Chicken with Broccoli Stir-fry
Is it just me or is this a crazy week? I’m gearing up for my cooking demo at the White House! If you haven’t heard, I’ve been invited by City of Hope to do a cooking demonstration at the White House for the 135th Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 1st. Make sure to follow [...]
General Tso’s Chicken
Legend has it that this sweet and slightly spicy chicken dish was named after a general and statesman from the Qing Dynasty named General Tso Tsung-tang. The reality is that this dish was invented by Chinese chefs who had immigrated to America and was first introduced to New York City on the ’70s. Whether or [...]
Korean Beef (Bulgogi)
Look up Bulgogi in any Korean food lover’s dictionary and you will see Garlicky, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness next to it. Bulgogi is so yummy it is listed at number 23 on World’s 50 most delicious foods readers’ poll compiled by CNN Go in 2011. Bulgogi translates as marinated grilled meat. The succulent deliciousness comes from [...]
Chap Chae (Korean Noodles)
Chap chae or jap chae translates as nooodles mixed with meat and veggies and is one of the most popular noodle dishes in Korea. I try to get to LA’s Koreatown as often as I can (to get my chap chae fix followed by karaoke) but since we had the twins it’s not as easy [...]
Bok Choy Curry Stir-Fry
I met the fabulous Kelly Davis recently at a blogger conference and learned about her awesome blog, Foodie Fresh which is all about food, fitness and finding happinesss. I asked her to share her healthy and delicious Bok Choy Curry Stir-Fry recipe with us. When you’re done checking out her recipe go over to [...]

Hi! I’m Katie Chin, an Asian food expert, cookbook author, tv host and food blogger. I'm also a mom, so I know what it takes to get dinner on the table in a busy household. I specialize in everyday Asian recipes for real people on real schedules and real budgets. 






