Shrimp pancakes, also called Chinese shrimp cakes, are a delicious starter – juicy and packed with shrimp flavour – inspired by Chinese cuisine. When I go to a Chinese restaurant, one of my favourite dim sum dishes is ha kao. However, as I explain in my recipe, they are quite […]
Skip the premade tenders at McDonald’s or Burger King. Asian cuisine has a far better version – same idea, just tastier. First, the chicken is marinated in punchy, penetrating ingredients that load it with flavor while keeping it tender. Garlic comes in two stages: fresh in the marinade – it […]
Chicken wings. I could honestly eat about thirty of them, but I don’t particularly want to die young, haha. However, when I do eat them, I really eat them! And there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing 12 pathetic little wings sold for almost €20 in some restaurants… plus the result […]
The origins of saltfish accras Accras originate from the Caribbean, more specifically from Guadeloupe. This delicious dish was created when fishermen had to find ways to preserve their catch as they couldn’t eat it fresh. As a result, they would fry the fish and serve it with rice or vegetables. […]
What’s a Deviled Egg? A Brief History The earliest dishes resembling deviled eggs date back to antiquity, when stuffed eggs were even served hot. At their most basic, deviled eggs are hard-boiled whites filled with mashed yolks mixed with other ingredients. My Take on Deviled Eggs Flavor, and more flavor! […]
Crying tiger beef, also called tiger tears, is a cornerstone of Thai cuisine. You could even say a Thai restaurant is not authentic unless crying tiger beef is on the menu. Unfortunately, the ingredients used in restaurants are often sub-par: tough meat, stale spices, or seasonings skipped entirely for convenience, […]
What could be more delicious than these Korean-style fried chicken wings? Crispy, fried chicken wings coated in a sticky, spicy, and sweet gochujang sauce. For a totally addictive snack, these wings will always be a winner. What Is Korean Fried Chicken? Similar to American fried chicken, Korean fried chicken (also […]
An ultra-crispy recipe for chicken fritters coated in a Korean gochujang sauce Korean fried chicken is a classic of Korean cuisine. It stands out particularly for the use of gochujang in the recipe and potato starch for the crispy coating. You can easily substitute it with sweet chili sauce. I […]
Samoussas are one of my favorite dishes. Firstly because it’s frighteningly easy and quick to make, but secondly because guests are always impressed when they’re served homemade samoussas from A to Z. Originally from India, they can be found in many Caribbean/Creole cultures. From Mauritius to Guadeloupe, samoussas delight our […]
A delicious beef nachos recipe—just like in the USA, and way better than at a restaurant. No joke: the best nachos of your life. Appetizers will never be the same. Nachos have always been my “I’m too tired to cook after grocery shopping” food. We’ve all been there, right? You’ve […]
