Oriental cooking
All sort of Middle East and Asian dishes.
The emergency pantry dinner
Transform pantry staples into authentic global meals. From Italian aglio e olio to Middle Eastern mujadara, discover 5 easy recipes using dry goods you already have.
Longevity noodles (Cháng Shòu Miàn)
Longevity noodles are one of China's most symbolic dishes. Served at Lunar New Year celebrations and birthday feasts, these extra-long wheat noodles represent wishes for a long, healthy life. The rule is simple and absolute: never cut or break the noodles. Their unbroken length is the whole point.
Why cooking chopsticks should be your new favorite kitchen tool
Discover why long cooking chopsticks are superior to tongs for stir-frying and deep-frying. Learn how this versatile tool protects your hands and cookware.
Discover the best food in Japan
Let us uncover the signature dishes that are essential for anyone craving a true flavor of food in Japan.
Food in South Korea
South Korea is a symphony of age-old traditions and avant-garde modernity, and nowhere is this harmony more evident than in its rich food culture.
Oriental salmon
Dinner for two? Keep it simple but flavorful with a dis from Oriental inspiration.
Peking duck
The key to good Peking duck is the elaborate preparation that takes place before cooking. The bird should be thoroughly plucked and cleaned. Then it must be wiped, preferably with a bit of gin and hung to dry. Let the air flow through the bird for several hours. Keep the mouth open, a small cardboard tube works well.
Japanese pantry
Japanese food and cooking evolved influenced mostly by the particular geography the country has. Meat does not make a large contribution to the culinary history; fish, seaweed, rice, and soy do.
The art of dining Chinese style
Chinese dining traditions go back thousands of years. The elaborate customs are an interesting mixture of practicality, superstition and social inertia. Westerners aren't expected to know the details but, as with learning a bit of the local language, it always helps. Following them will make for an enjoyable new experience and bring pleasure to a gracious host.
Szechuan style cuisine
Surrounded by mountains, including the famed Himalayas to the north, Szechuan province has given the world a unique cuisine.