Category Archives: Appetizers

Pyogo Jeon, Korean Stuffed Mushrooms, Lunar New Year

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

I started hunting around for a good Lunar New Year recipe from any appropriate Asian culture that celebrates this time of year.  I stopped dead in my tracks with this potentially gluten-free Korean recipe that incorporates… mushrooms!  And, you can … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Cauliflower and Onion Pakora

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

Several months back, I stopped at an Indian restaurant, the Aroma Bar and Grill, on my way home, and ordered a meal.  My meal came with pakoras (among other things) on the side.  Seriously, those things ranked 10 out of 5, and … Continue reading →

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Squid Stuffed With Seafood (and Some Veggies)

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

I like food challenges, as long as they’re not of the ilk of “Combine Ritz crackers with Marshmallow Fluff and hazelnuts, and show us your dish”, which is what a lot of Chopped seems to be.  Indeed, I like to … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Posted on October 28, 2017 by

Yes, I am referring to the rolls make with the rice paper.  The rice paper itself is labeled “rice spring roll wrappers”.  But recently I ordered Vietnamese spring rolls out at a restaurant… and got served skinny greasy rolls with … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao, Flushing, NYC

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao (Chinese: Jiangnan, Shanghai, Wuxi, Sichuan), 59-16 Main St,  Flushing (Queens) New York City, NY 11355  (This experience with a couple of friends was a jewel of an event!  Okay, it was back in mid-March this very year, but … Continue reading →

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Eyes of the Forest Deviled Eggs

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

This one would be great for Halloween, or as in this case, fun to do for a Murder Mystery Dinner, of which I participated in last this past Saturday.  Or, you could leave the decorations off, and serve just – … Continue reading →

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Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) with Lamb

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

I’ve done the lamb variant twice now, and the vegan/vegetarian variant once.  I want to work with the vegan Dolmas a time or two more before I post that recipe; I found my venture to be a bit too “soggy”. … Continue reading →

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