Chicken and Mushroom Soup (香菇雞湯) – Mike vs Jeff

by Mike Hsu // 11/08/2015 // 5 Comments

As the weather is finally turning into a crisp autumn, it’s the perfect time for Mike vs Jeff – Soup Challenge. Jeff will be making a hot and sour soup while Mike is serving his favorite chicken and mushroom soup.... Continue reading →

Pad Thai

by Jeff Kang // 11/04/2015 // No Comments

When I was in college. There is a food court that is few block down the road called “Asian Ghetto” which have several Asian restaurants. There is one Thai restaurant that I love very much and I always order their... Continue reading →

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

by Mike Hsu // 11/01/2015 // No Comments

The first time I’ve had Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) was at a Brazilian bbq place (which was also my first time visiting a churrascaria). Because it was an all-you-can-eat place, I understand they want you to fill up... Continue reading →

Roasted Acorn Squash

by Mike Hsu // 10/27/2015 // No Comments

So fall is finally upon us. It’s time to make squashes and pumpkins. My favorites include acorn, butternut, and kabocha. They are simple to make and each bite reminds me of fall foliage, warm crackling fire, and the coming of... Continue reading →

Korean Seafood Pancake

by Jeff Kang // 10/26/2015 // No Comments

I love seafood pancake. Although I can’t possibly make up any connection between me and this dish, this is one great dish that is easy to make and tasty at the same time. It’s also a great dish to improvise.... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Pan-Fried Pork Chop Rice

by Mike Hsu // 10/20/2015 // 1 Comment

Our previous Taiwanese Pork Chop recipe requires a lot of prep work to bread the chops and frying which can be a deterrent for many people. Well here is the original home style Taiwanese Pork Chop recipe that requires no... Continue reading →

Shanghai Red Braised Pork (上海紅燒肉)

by Mike Hsu // 10/18/2015 // 2 Comments

There are as many styles of red braised pork belly as there are meat loaf. What makes this Shanghai Red Braised Pork Belly recipe stand out is that the is NO SOY sauce used at all. My nephew is allergic... Continue reading →

Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞丁)

by Jeff Kang // 10/14/2015 // 1 Comment

Kung Pao chicken got its name from the dried hot pepper. Kung Pao is the governmental title of Ding Baozhen, the person who invented the dried hot pepper. Too bad we didn’t have people with a higher title to invent... Continue reading →

Ginger Pork – Pork Shogayaki (豚の生姜焼き)

by Mike Hsu // 10/11/2015 // 6 Comments

In Japan, there are a lot of restaurants that cater to single diners – not to say everyone was single but because of various work schedules, it’s hard for families to actually have a meal together. When I was working... Continue reading →

Mike vs Jeff – Pork Ribs with black beans sauce

by Jeff Kang // 10/06/2015 // 1 Comment

Even though I’m making pork ribs with black beans sauce, one of the key here is, of course, my new toy Sous Vide cooker! Honestly, I am very new to this Sous Vide cooker. I only got this equipment for... Continue reading →

Mike vs Jeff – Sous Vide Challenge – Hainan Chicken Rice

by Mike Hsu // 10/05/2015 // 9 Comments

In recent years, with the successful kickstarter campaign from Anova, sous vide devices have now become affordable for the every day consumer. Both Jeff and I got an Anova Precision Cooker in this past year so we thought for our... Continue reading →

Pineapple fried rice (鳳梨炒飯)

by Jeff Kang // 09/30/2015 // No Comments

Pineapple fried rice is one of my favorite dish growing up as kids. My brother and I are easy to feed. Anything that comes with a little bit of sweetness and we love it. That’s why pineapple fried rice is... Continue reading →

Delicious Roasted Pineapples

by Mike Hsu // 09/28/2015 // No Comments

I usually don’t like my fruits cooked unless it’s coated in lots of sugar and made into a dessert like apple pies or pineapple upside down cake or banana nut bread. My perception completely changed when I went to a... Continue reading →

Chinese tea eggs (茶葉蛋)

by Jeff Kang // 09/25/2015 // 1 Comment

Chinese Tea Eggs are one of the cheapest snacks you can buy in Taiwan. Almost all the convenience stores sell tea eggs. It’s as cheap as 25 cents per egg and it’s super delicious. In my childhood memory, I would... Continue reading →

Sichuan Spicy Beef Tendons (涼拌牛筋)

by Mike Hsu // 09/20/2015 // 2 Comments

Thanks to El Niño, we are experiencing continuous hot and humid weather in Southern California but not much rain yet. As the summer heat wears on, here is another refreshing cold appetizer that has a spicy kick. The best thing... Continue reading →