Category: International Foods

TIP OF THE DAY: Make Egg Drop Soup

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[1] Egg drop soup is known for its strands of eggs, beaten into the hot soup (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs | San Francisco). [2] Bottom: A fresh herb garnish—chives/green onion, cilantro or parsley—makes a big difference. Photos courtesy Good Eggs | San Francisco.   Chinese egg drop soup is a very simple…
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RECIPE: Bhaji, Indian-Style Onion Rings

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A yummy twist for onion ring fans: spiced onion rings with spicy ketchup. Photo colurtesy Maya Kaimal.   If you’re looking for interesting Super Bowl fare, add a spin to onion rings with this recipe from Indian food doyenne Maya Kaimal. Serve it with spicy ketchup—store bought or home made, by mixing some heat into…
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INNOVATION: A New Way To Enjoy Breakfast Cereal

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What’s new in breakfast? How about some of America’s favorite breakfast cereals, served with spicy Chinese food? It’s a unique fusion experience, and it’s DEE-licious! The concept is a joint venture between Kellogg’s and innovative Chinese chef Danny Bowien. Chef Danny is a James Beard Rising Star Chef Award winner, chef/co-founder of the acclaimed restaurants…
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Wiener Schnitzel Recipe & The History Of Wiener Schnitzel

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[1] Wiener Schnitzel, Austria’s national dish (photo © Cokemomo |iStock Photo). [2] The Schnitzel is often served with buttered noodles.   Wiener Schnitzel (pronounced VEE-ner, not WEE-ner) is the national dish of Austria and a standard of Continental cuisine. In The Sound Of Music, Maria sang that Schnitzel with noodles was “one of my favorite…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Tortilla Bowls (Fill With Grilled Chicken Salad!)

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Make your own tortilla baskets. They’re tastier than the commercial variety served at many Tex-Mex restaurants. Photo courtesy Chef Ingrid Hoffmann.   For many years of our youth, one of our favorite restaurant lunches was Mexican-style chicken salad in a tortilla bowl. As our palate evolved, we realized that a lot of those tortilla bowls…
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