Tomato Egg Drop Soup~Simply Irresistible

Monday Night’s Soup Bowl was the Tomato Egg Drop Soup. I think it was a big hit and simply irresistible. This is a common soup in Vietnamese families, like what the  chicken soup is for Americans. It is very similar to the Chinese Egg Drop soup in that it has the ribbony chiffonlike eggs and nice…

Thai Pork and Noodle Soup

If you want a “clean” soup and what I mean by clean, it is light on the palette and smooth going down. Also, easy on the budget. Serve this Thai dish with a nice hard bread. Perfect! Thai Pork and Noodle Soup Serves 4 2 Tablespoons canola or olive oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced,…

Chicken Fricassee, Cacciatora Syle and Fricassed Chicken with Egg, Lemon Marches Style

I absolutely loved these two dishes. They delivered a smooth finish with fresh tasting flavors, without losing the homey taste that makes you feel all warm and gooey inside. The best part was that they took about an hour each. Basically, a fricassee is creating a stew like dish using poultry but you can use…

“Ciao”~Hello to Italy!

I am very excited, to say the least, that Italian cooking this fall will be a highlight in this year-long venture of cooking and culture. I am diving with gusto into basil, oregano and garlic. Let me start with an easy recipe that does not take a lot of time but packs a punch with…