Seem like the ‘notorious’ summer in Shanghai is drawing near. Rising temperature and damp air combined translate to an unusual and sensual feeling on your skin, as if the air bears weight. I only want to cook something that’s easy, flavorful, and refreshing at the …
“Lazy” recipes are perfect for those days when you’re just not in the mood to cook. Take these healthy roasted mushrooms for example. A crispy exterior with a savory, almost meaty texture inside. Each bite is loaded with umami. Plus, these crispy mushrooms are filled with …
A while ago, some friends and I visited a Taiwanese restaurant in Paris. A few dishes we ordered, like fried tofu and Taiwanese sausages, accompanied by a vibrant golden colour pickled cabbage on the side. It was delightfully crunchy, tangy with a hint of sweetness, …
A gourmet-style mushroom risotto made with humble seasonings, a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavours. Each grain of rice soaks up the umami rich mushroom-infused broth. As for the scallops, the subtle nutty notes of brown butter complement the sweetness of …
This is not an average cream of cauliflower soup! Adding just a bit of miso paste will bring more umami taste to the soup, making the hearty dish even more delicious. The soup is easy to make but very refined thanks to multiple layers of …
Recently, I visited a super popular cookie shop in Paris named Scoop Me a Cookie. Seeing the huge lineup in front of the store intrigued me, as it is not very easy for American dessert shops to gain popularity in PARIS. So I tried its Wee …
Potato leek soup (Vichyssoiseis) is magical, I had no idea that such humble ingredients can make a very elegant dish. The method is quite similar to making tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup. In fact, all western style creamy soups are generally easy to make. Basically, you sauté the …
I randomly put several ingredients together to make this red wine based steak sauce, and it turned out surprisingly delicious! The key ingredients of this East-meets-West steak sauce are red wine, oyster sauce, and Port wine. The natural sweetness of Port wine will elevate other …
Adding this common Asian ingredient – miso paste – really takes this classic carbonara pasta dish to the next level! Al dente pasta coated with smooth, silky egg based sauce infused with amazing flavours of Italian cured meat… This pasta dish only requires a few …
Rich, creamy, luxurious, the Beurre blanc is a highly versatile sauce originated from France. In my opinion, it pairs very well with the majority of white fish, as well as scallops. The buttery taste combined with a little tang enhances the natural umami of seafood …