Mike vs Jeff – Chicken, Kiwi, and Oreo Cookies

by Mike Hsu // 08/02/2015 // 2 Comments

When we first started itsmydish.com, we wanted to do something different than just another food blog so we came up with this idea of Mike versus Jeff. Each month, we will engage in a friendly virtual competition since we are... Continue reading →

Gyudon 牛丼飯

by Jeff Kang // 07/29/2015 // 2 Comments

Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast food chain, and it’s fairly popular and common here in the US. Taiwan did not have fast food before the 1980’s. Therefore, ever since fast food chains like McDonald’s landed Taiwan, fast food restaurants became the... Continue reading →

Sichuan chicken salad with spicy sesame dressing (棒棒雞)

by Mike Hsu // 07/26/2015 // 1 Comment

After my family has been eating my simple chicken salad from Costco rotisserie chicken for many months, I needed to come up with a new and fresh way of using the leftover chicken breasts. There is a famous dish from the... Continue reading →

Vietnamese spring rolls

by Jeff Kang // 07/22/2015 // No Comments

I love Vietnamese spring rolls, However, the truth is that I had never seen it until I came to the US when I was 18. It’s fresh, it’s refreshing, it’s full of veggies, and it’s delicious! It might sound like... Continue reading →

Simple Chicken Salad

by Mike Hsu // 07/19/2015 // No Comments

My mom is addicted to Costco chicken. Every time she goes to Costco, she would bring home one of their rotisserie chicken, sometimes two. Being Asian, no one wants to eat the breast meat so it’s always sitting there on... Continue reading →

Chinese Cold Noodles 中華涼麵

by Jeff Kang // 07/16/2015 // No Comments

While I was living in Taiwan, cold noodle was one of my favorite lunch options during summer. It’s simple, it tastes good, and it is served cold. It is so popular in Taiwan that you can buy cold noodle from... Continue reading →

Pan-seared Chicken with Ponzu Sauce

by Mike Hsu // 07/13/2015 // 2 Comments

After a busy day at work and coming home trying to figure out what’s for dinner often relegates us to either doing take out or some sort of processed food for dinner. I’ve developed this pan-seared chicken with ponzu sauce... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞

by Jeff Kang // 07/09/2015 // 3 Comments

Salt Pepper Chicken Or Taiwanese Popcorn chicken is a famous street food in Taiwan. You can find the chicken from a stall in the alley when you crave for a midnight snack to a stand at a busy intersection frying... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Pork Chop

by Mike Hsu // 07/06/2015 // 10 Comments

The most popular lunch box meal in Taiwan is the Taiwanese Pork Chop Rice. There are two main varieties – the deep fried pork chop or the braised pork chop. I love the deep fried version because the crunchiness of... Continue reading →

Miso-Glazed Salmon

by Mike Hsu // 06/29/2015 // No Comments

Salmon is such a versatile fish and welcomed by many. If you want to serve seafood at dinner, salmon is always a safe bet, just like serving chicken for meat. Although grilled salmon on its own is delicious but can... Continue reading →

scramble egg with tomatoes (番茄炒蛋)

by Jeff Kang // 06/25/2015 // No Comments

Scramble egg with tomatoes probably one of the most common dishes in taiwan. Every taiwanese mom has her special tweak to her scramble egg with tomatoes. Therefore, this dish is meaningful and shares a common memory of most Taiwanese. Sadly,... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Meatball (貢丸)

by Mike Hsu // 06/22/2015 // 3 Comments

In life, there are a few simple pleasures such as ice cream cone, macaroni and cheese, a good burger, and chicken noodle soup. For me, it’s a simple bowl of Taiwanese meatball in a clear bone broth. I can have... Continue reading →

Turnip cake (蘿蔔糕)

by Jeff Kang // 06/18/2015 // No Comments

Turnip cake is one of my favorite dim sum dish. Even though it might seem a little challenging, if you follow my step, I promise it won’t be any harder than making fried rice! I highly recommend you to buy... Continue reading →

Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib)

by Mike Hsu // 06/15/2015 // 2 Comments

When it comes to a standing rib roast, everyone thinks of the holidays and the feasting that comes with it. However, a standing rib roast doesn’t need to be reserved for the holidays only. Sure, when it comes to gathering... Continue reading →

shrimp lettuce wraps (生菜蝦鬆)

by Jeff Kang // 06/11/2015 // No Comments

Still remember when I ate shrimp lettuce wraps for the first time and I totally loved it! The crispy crushed fried bread sticks mixed with crunchy water chestnut and savory shrimps, all wrapped with fresh crisp lettuce. That is one... Continue reading →

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