Asian Delights with a Hint of Sweet P: Asian Grilled Salmon, Shrimp-Stirfry

Let's all take a deep breath.........

And relax! Another test down. Half a white coat to becoming a M.D.

It's snowing again. I'm gonna curl up with a cup of hot tea and chill (with my Bloo). Let me know if you want recipes!

You Make Me Smile

I smile most when I see the smile on someone's face when they taste my food for the first time.

What makes you smile?

A Twist to the Marsala Chicken

Bored of using the same ol' recipe for Chicken Marsala? This smooth and creamy twist to a classic dish is enhanced by adding mascarpone cheese. Serve over Fettuccine and a sprinkle of parsley. Enjoy with a glass (or two) of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir :)

Recipe can be found  here on Food Network with Everyday Italian.

HK Style Beef Chow Fun/Hor Fun (乾炒牛河）

It's my dearest Mommy's birthday today and we all know she's only turning 25. :P How better to celebrate her special day than with a tribute to her favorite dish from Hong Kong --- Stirfry Beef Chow Fun.

This is a quick and easy dish you can whip up at home. The ingredients are simple and easy to find in your local Asian supermarket but the technique to making this dish memorable may take a little practice. Typically, this dish is cooked with a hot, firy wok, preferably with a gas flame stove. I had to make do with my little electric stove and non stick pan. Even so, this dish never fails to remind me of home.

Mom, hope you enjoyed this dish virtually as much as I did.

Simple Stir-fry: Green Beans with Chinese Mushrooms and Garlic

Another simple but delicious Chinese stir-fry dish for the busy students, tired moms and plain lazy bums like me :p. Back from a great reunion in NY for MLK weekend means I have to work doubly hard to catch up on our Cardiology course this week. I will still stay true to my New Year resolution and blog as much as possible!

Ingredients
Green beans with the tips chopped off
4 Chinese Mushrooms, soaked till soft & sliced
3 cloves garlic, mashed and diced
Vegetable oil ~ 2 tbsps
Dash of Rice Vinegar/Chinese Cooking Wine
1tsp of soy sauce
Salt to taste

Directions
Once you've prepared your ingredients, heat up the pan with the oil. Add garlic and fry till fragrant. Throw in the green beans and add a dash of rice vinegar or Chinese Cooking Wine. This brings out the flavor of the dish more. Add salt and soy sauce to taste. Turn heat to medium and add mushrooms. Cover and cook for another 5 min or so, until green beans are slightly soft but still crunchy.