A refreshing salad
Many northern Chinese restaurants serve a refreshing raw cucumber salad. The cool texture is a wonderful contrast to spicy-hot dishes. Read more
Easy-Kine Cooking
Simple Shabu Shabu
Eating meat and vegetables in the hot pot style seems to be popular with all ages Read more
Stuffed ‘n’ smoky
Who wants to stress about taking appetizers to a party? This three-ingredient combination can be ready in minutes. Buy any type of smoked fish spread you can find in the refrigerated seafood section. Read more
Best of both worlds
In Hawaii, we love our appetizers where pupus can mean dinner. Here is a fast idea for a “surf and turf” combination that features the best of both worlds — salty pork with sweet shrimp. Read more
This tofu’s tasty
This tofu appetizer can be assembled in minutes and is satisfying in this hot weather. It delivers a complex taste using store-bought toppings of crunchy ocean salad (seasoned seaweed) and any brand of chile crisp (the ubiquitous bottled oil cooked with hot chiles and other flavorings such as garlic). Read more
Flavorful fried rice
Fried rice is proof that you can cook an easy meal using just leftover ingredients. Frozen or days-old brown or white rice breaks up more easily than freshly cooked rice. Use aged or fresh kimchi and leftover slices of Spam, Read more
But first, banh mi
One of the best dishes from Vietnam is banh mi, the country’s take on a French sandwich. Read more
Just chill out
During the hot season, this chilled soup is a refreshing lunch or dinner. The Spanish know how to take advantage of ripe summer vegetables to serve a no-cook gazpacho. Read more
A summery salad
Fresh bulbs of anise-flavored fennel are thinly sliced and served with fresh oranges in this summer salad. Keep the fronds that top the bulbs, as they resemble dill and add a beautiful look and taste to this simple dish. Read more
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A simple summer dish
In southern Europe, especially Spain and Italy, a common pairing is white beans and sardines. Read more
The ultimate breakfast
Mature breadfruit, or ulu, is a great substitute for potatoes since it is readily grown here. Read more
Flavorful flank steak
The city of London claims that this dish is not British, so, it is probably an American invention. Read more
Tantalizing tempura chips
Fresh poke is delicious by itself. But why not add a crunch for extra oomph? Read more
An easy appetizer
A classic appetizer in Italy is to pair a salty and supple ham with a bite of melon. Read more
A spud-tacular side
It’s easy to forget how satisfying a roasted potato can be. Crispy on the outside and sweet and creamy inside. Even the staunchest rice eater will be convinced. Read more
A crunchy cookie
This easy recipe was inspired by Mud Hen Water chef Ed Kenney, who put a twist on a sugar cookie recipe by adding crushed wonton chips for a nice crunch. Read more
A taste of tradition
A longtime easy kine dish for people in China is the canned fried freshwater fish (called dace) that is often eaten over hot rice or stir-fried with vegetables. Read more
A simple salmon
Many of us are trying to eat healthy and that includes adding more fish to our diets. Read more
Mushroom madness
Portobello mushrooms have a strong flavor and hefty texture. Read more
A simple rice dish
Sheila Kagawa says her in-laws invented this flavorful, easy rice dish, which she now prepares for special occasions. Read more
Simple rice balls
One of the best short video blogs about plants and cooking in Japan is on YouTube. Read more
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