Maya SariPretty 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. …
Classic Butter Chicken
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 …
Simple Indonesian Chicken Satay
A Homestyle Take on Indonesia’s Favorite Skewers I never learned satay from a cookbook. For me, it started with watching my uncle grill chicken skewers in the yard, the kind of weekend thing where someone …
Steak and Broccoli Stir-Fry
The Stir Fry That Rescued My Tuesday I’ve worked in kitchens, cooked for others, and written down more recipes than I can count—but honestly, this dish didn’t come from some master plan. It came from …
Simple Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
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 …
Authentic Bun Cha Hanoi
The meal that took me back to Hanoi I didn’t exactly set out looking for Bun Cha on that warm afternoon in Hanoi. It just sorts of found me. The smell of grilled pork hit …
Crispy and Juicy Chicken Chop
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 sauce. Simply satisfying. The kind of food that knocks you over like …
Spicy Sardines in Tomato Sauce
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 …
Quick Chicken Bulgogi
What is Bulgogi? Chicken Bulgogi is a crunchy Korean comfort dish consisting of chicken pieces or slice pieces marinated in strong sweetness, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and strength. Unlike the dark strong umami beef bulgogi …
Easy Ground Beef Tikka Masala
I never even really ended up doing this, and instead, I intend to make tikka masala using ground beef. It was just one of those nights when I had been standing in my kitchen in …
