Lobster rolls are irresistible. Buttery hot dog buns loaded with juicy, succulent lobster chunks covered in a creamy mayonnaise based sauce. The finely chopped celery adds another layer of crunchy texture… I am already drooling just thinking about it! In fact, it is not that difficult …
This tiramisu Basque cheesecake is literally to die for, and I am not exaggerating! The smooth, velvety basque cheesecake is filled with the amazing scent of coffee, as well as a hint of Baileys Irish cream. The mascarpone cream on top just melts in your …
A while ago, some friends and I visited a Taiwanese restaurant in Paris. A few dishes we ordered, like fried tofu and Taiwanese sausages, accompanied by a vibrant golden colour pickled cabbage on the side. It was delightfully crunchy, tangy with a hint of sweetness, …
A gourmet-style mushroom risotto made with humble seasonings, a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavours. Each grain of rice soaks up the umami rich mushroom-infused broth. As for the scallops, the subtle nutty notes of brown butter complement the sweetness of …
For numerous years, I have held the desire to dine at Septime, but I have never found a date available for reservation on its website. My curiosity about the iconic Parisian restaurant gradually accumulated after hearing epicurean friends saying good things about it. It is …
This is not an average cream of cauliflower soup! Adding just a bit of miso paste will bring more umami taste to the soup, making the hearty dish even more delicious. The soup is easy to make but very refined thanks to multiple layers of …
Recently, I visited a super popular cookie shop in Paris named Scoop Me a Cookie. Seeing the huge lineup in front of the store intrigued me, as it is not very easy for American dessert shops to gain popularity in PARIS. So I tried its Wee …
Potato leek soup (Vichyssoiseis) is magical, I had no idea that such humble ingredients can make a very elegant dish. The method is quite similar to making tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup. In fact, all western style creamy soups are generally easy to make. Basically, you sauté the …
I randomly put several ingredients together to make this red wine based steak sauce, and it turned out surprisingly delicious! The key ingredients of this East-meets-West steak sauce are red wine, oyster sauce, and Port wine. The natural sweetness of Port wine will elevate other …
Adding this common Asian ingredient – miso paste – really takes this classic carbonara pasta dish to the next level! Al dente pasta coated with smooth, silky egg based sauce infused with amazing flavours of Italian cured meat… This pasta dish only requires a few …
Rich, creamy, luxurious, the Beurre blanc is a highly versatile sauce originated from France. In my opinion, it pairs very well with the majority of white fish, as well as scallops. The buttery taste combined with a little tang enhances the natural umami of seafood …