Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Cake)

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Cake)

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crispy rice flour pancake) These crisp savoury rice flour pancakes are very popular in Vietnam and are generally eaten as a snack.  Some versions are made with coconut milk. This one is both delicious and simple to prepare. The pork is optional...
Fragrant Carrot Soup

Fragrant Carrot Soup

Search for: Fragrant Carrot Soup This lovely bright soup, lightly spiced with coriander, cumin and ginger is just the thing to warm you up on a cool autumn night. View Instructions InroductionAbout this Recipe By: Sheridan Rogers This lovely soup, lightly spiced with...
Kofteh Tabrizi (Persian Meatballs)

Kofteh Tabrizi (Persian Meatballs)

Kofteh Tabrizi (Persian Meatballs) Of the many different types of Koofteh or Kufteh in Persian cuisine, Kofteh Tabrizi from north-west Iran is one of the most popular. Diverse recipes abound but essentially they are meatballs stuffed with dried fruits such as prunes,...
Chinese-style Steamed Fish

Chinese-style Steamed Fish

Chinese-style Steamed Fish Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this fabulous steamed fish as the finale to a banquet – the last main course of any feast must include a whole fish. Many Chinese dishes are rich in symbolism.  In Cantonese the word for fish is...