Elle Peyarre’s Mushroom Soba Pasta

Mushrooms … A food treatment for depression? I’ve read some of the research….Maybe. It seems to help alleviate mine at … More

Elle Peyarre’s Avgolemono Soup

I remember this bright tangy, lemony hot soup was made to fight off the cold. Pronounced ‘AHV-go LEE-mo-no’. Ingredients: (serves … More

Anyone who knows me knows I’m fascinated by all things French. Watching Funny Face’ (1953) with Audrey Hepburn when I … More

I craved eating Japanese Soba noodles after watching the Japanese show ‘Midnight Diner’ (Season 3 – Episode 10) currently on … More

Growing up eating Mom’s baked salmon with cilantro was divine especially when she served it with warm fluffy steamed white … More

Not for everyone but for the ones that do enjoy this wild dish, I grew up appreciating squid soup from … More

When I first learned how to make potato salad, I was a teenager visiting my relatives for the summer. In … More

Here, I try recreating my friend Lu’s tomato egg noodle soup Sichuan-style as best as I could. We had it … More

My love for pasta started when I watched the 1988 movie ‘The Big Blue’ a romantic drama about deep sea … More

I find my jar of Piquillo peppers at Cost Plus World Market. Do not use the jar of fire-roasted peppers … More

Made soup using pre-made wonton dumplings. Here, I’m using chicken. But I prefer shrimp and pork wontons. More flavorful. Here … More

I remember when I first had stir-fry lotus root, it looked really alien to me. But as soon as I … More

Make the perfectly baked chicken breast moist and tender on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. The dish … More

This spicy cold dish is perfect to eat when you’re craving something tangy and sweet. I make this when I … More

Dinner tonight consisted of Vietnamese-style Arctic razor clam salad and the evening’s drink — a shot of Hennessy Privilege. My … More

The long precious process to make France’s beloved Soupe au Pistou requires strong patience, but sometimes I need it ready … More

Ever since I tried tofu that tasted like fish at a restaurant in Oakland, CA. I’ve been trying to practice … More