The Sichuan way to fry beans
Gan Bian Si Ji Do is the name of this signature Sichuan fried string bean dish. It is surprisingly easy to cook this the authentic way. And yet so few…
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Authentic Sichuan brings me back in time
Restaurant: Kings Co Imperial, Brooklyn Full confession: I’m a snob about Sichuan fried string beans, that authentic, delicious Sichuan icon, Gan Bian Si Ji Do. This is a popular dish…
Homemade Horseradish
My Jewish friends had to make maror for Passover and I was curious how this was done. And so here it is–homemade horseradish and, wow! Wow, because it will clear…
Charoset For Friday
Spring has arrived, even if it snowed just last week. I see some buds on trees. And tomorrow it will be in the 70s. And with spring comes Easter and…
Dan bing crepes for breakfast
We made this breakfast when I ran out of bread, the snow had started coming down slowly (in March!) and I was too snug to leave the house. I had…
Mini steak with curry leaves
This is so yummy and a quick, easy dish to fry up. It’s exquisite morsels of steak that is deliciously marinated and singed on all sides. My secret ingredient–and I…
What to do with gluten balls? Stuff it!
Gluten has taken such a bad rap, I’m hesitant to name this dish Stuffed Gluten Balls. My husband said, “Gluten balls? That sounds terrible!” It does, doesn’t it? Especially since…