Ease into Eastern Flavors with Maya
Ease into Eastern Flavors with Maya
Explore Eastern cuisine with my authentic recipes and cooking tips.
Traditionally cooked with dried chickpeas and slowly simmered in a fragrant mix of garlic, tomatoes, onions, and warming spices, Chickpea Curry, also known as chana masala in many Indian homes. Though this dish is also …
Dinner in 15-minutes! This Pad Thai is tangy, sweet, savory, and a total time-saver. I wasn’t aiming for Pad Thai—just something fast with rice noodles, leftover chicken, and a few freezers shrimp. But then I …
Pretty much a national treasure in Taiwan is the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵, Niúròu Miàn). It blends mainland Chinese roots with Taiwanese soul—braised beef, chili bean paste, and just the right amount of heat. …
That butter chicken I didn’t mean to make Tender, juicy chicken coated in a rich, creamy, spiced tomato-butter sauce—it’s comforting, satisfying, and tastes like it came from your favorite Indian restaurant. The best part? You …
Learn how to make chicken satay at home, juicy grilled skewers with that rich, peanuty sauce we all love! I didn’t learn this from a cookbook; it started with watching my uncle grill in the …
Craving something quick and delicious? Fire up your wok and make this easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry — a savory, better-than-takeout meal ready in minutes! I’ve worked in kitchens, cooked for others, and written …
If you’re craving something comforting, light and full of flavor, chicken pho (phở gà) is where it’s at. This Vietnamese noodle soup is all about that rich, aromatic broth, tender chicken and fresh herbs that …
I didn’t plan to stumble upon Bun Cha that warm afternoon in Hanoi. It seemed to find me instead. The scent of grilled pork came first—smoky, faintly sweet, and impossible to ignore-pulling me toward the …
Craving Crispy Goodness? Try This Irresistible Chicken Chop with Black Pepper Sauce! There’s just something about a good chicken chop. Not the dry, dull kind—but crispy outside, juicy inside, and drenched in bold black pepper …
Should anything in the pantry require special attention, it is canned sardines. Inexpensive, fast, and oh-so-delicious, they are just the answer to a quick meal. Canned sardines get some additional spice here in the form …
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