I remember the first time I encountered Pad Thai in a restaurant. My husband ordered it, and when it arrived, he whispered, “Why is there peanut butter smeared on the plate?” If you’ve been following my collection of international recipes, you know that I love Thai food. You can check out my recipes for Thai…
Category: Asia
Dairy-Free Gyros and Homemade Naan
If you’re a cultural foodie, you might have done a double-take when you read that headline. Gyros and naan? That’s not right. Gyros are served with pita bread, and naan with traditional Indian food. And you would be correct. But I’m taking some liberties here because naan gyros have become a staple here at the…
Best Frozen Meals to Bring the World to Your Kitchen
Trying new foods and flavors is one of the best parts of traveling. When I experience a jet-setting lull and stay home for a while, I try to bring that experience into my kitchen. Here, check out some of the best frozen meals featuring international flavors that I’ve tried. Besides, if a vacation is just…
Will It Ramen? 101 Ramen Noodle Recipes
Ramen is much more than dry noodles and a flavor packet. Check out our ever-growing list of ramen noodle recipes. I ate a lot of ramen growing up. A lot of ramen. It was a quick and easy after-school snack that both of my grandmothers always had on hand. Instant ramen was one of the…
Vegan Ginger Silken Noodles Recipe
Maybe you’ve been eating a lot of ramen noodles while under quarantine. Ramen is fast, easy, and inexpensive. But did you know that you can take those simple noodles to a whole ‘nother level of flavor and texture? Check out this silken noodles recipe. It’s vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly. Plus, it packs a protein punch…
Traditional Thai Green Curry Recipe
A simple bowl of soup changed my life. The year was 2014. Marc and I were vacationing in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and unexpectedly ran into a group of my childhood friends. Since recounting the good old days is best done over a good meal, we decided to go out to dinner. My friend suggested we…
Thai Red Curry Recipe
A simple bowl of soup changed my life. The year was 2014. Marc and I were vacationing in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, and unexpectedly ran into a group of my childhood friends. Since recounting the good old days is best done over a good meal, we decided to go out to dinner. My friend suggested we…
Traditional Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Last spring, Marc and I set out on a rainy night. We had a mission. Sitting around a table after a long day of post-hurricane cleanup in Florida, the conversation naturally turned to food. When I mentioned my international cookbook in progress, one of the volunteers excitedly said, “I can teach you how to make…
Revitalizing Matcha Green Tea Recipe
Matcha is a special type of Japanese green tea, which you can make at home using this simple matcha green tea recipe. What makes matcha so special? The tea plants are shaded before harvesting to induce the accumulation of nutrients. After harvest, the tender leaves are ground into a fine powder. Unlike other teas, the…