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My Korean Fire Chicken with Double Cheese is another level of Cheese Buldak! “Buldak” translates from Korean to English, literally, wonderfully, into “Fire Chicken!” The red color and intense spiciness enhance  this blazing Chicken-on-Fire visual and quickly brings a Mouth-on-Fire satisfaction to sometimes surprised eaters! [read more…]

German Pork Schnitzel (schweineschnitzel) is definitely a meal to enjoy. A Schnitzel is a thin slice of meat seasoned and fried in a flour, egg, and breadcrumb coating. Many people use the term  “Schnitzel” to mean “Weiner Schnitzel”—which is a delicious veal schnitzel made famous [read more…]

This Korean Style Shrimp and Rice Corn Dog can become your new favorite! Korean Corn Dogs rule as the most popular street food in South Korea. They are now conquering streets in both Eastern and Western hemispheres. Okay, that’s probably too strong a claim! But [read more…]

Don’t you just love Thai food! It always delivers enjoyable pleasures to taste buds everywhere.  And this Hot and Sour Thai Shrimp Soup is simply the best of the best of Thai cuisine! It will remind you of Tom Yum Goong Soup; but it is [read more…]

These are everyday treats! But around the Christmas holidays in Scandinavia between the winter solstice and New Year’s Day, these Danish Raspberry Bars (Hindbærsnitter) bring dazzle, sparkle, luster, and fun to the celebrations. They give light to the darkest days of the year and shimmer [read more…]

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (担担面) is a popular, traditional, and symbolic dish from Sichuan. From among hundreds of delicious noodle dish varieties, the Chinese Restaurant Association proclaimed Dan Dan Noodles to the list of “Top 10 Chinese Famous Noodles.” I love firm, long, substantial noodles [read more…]

Three months ago, I created a Panda Chocolate Caramel Tart to honor the birth of a Panda cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C. Two weeks ago, this Panda was officially named “Xiao Qiji,” which means “Little Miracle” in English. All Pandas are miraculous [read more…]

My name Haini means Daughter of the Sea. As a child I loved to eat Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet (酸甜鱼/糖醋鱼) while my parents told me the story of Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea in the mythology of Southern China. To honor those ideas, [read more…]

With the Holiday season fast approaching, I have created this lovely Tiramisu Cheesecake to provide some cheer! I have fused two of my favorite desserts into one – Tiramisu and Cheesecake – what a wonderful combination! This dessert has a nice Coffee flavor with a [read more…]

Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork (鱼香茄子) is a highly popular dish in China. It is one of the must-order dishes in Chinese restaurants worldwide. The ingredients are ultra-simple, wonderfully healthy and delicious, and super easy to make at home. I especially love the rich [read more…]