Recipes & Cooking : Summer

Summer BBQ Recipes

Summer BBQ Recipes

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in the United States and I am sure many of you celebrate the day with barbeque and pool parties. Inspired by Cooking Canuck, I have decided to put together a summary post of the best Asian-style summer barbeque (BBQ) recipes from me and my guest bloggers. It’s always fun and rewarding to…

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Beer Steamed Mussels

Beer Steamed Mussels

Summer is almost here. In fact, in Southern California, I think summer is already here as the sky is blue and the sun has been coming out to play. I absolutely love summer. Summer time is my favorite time of year as the warmth of the sun embraces my body as I say goodbye to pasty skin, frumpy winter clothing,…

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Grilled Five-Spice Pork Sliders

Grilled Five-Spice Pork Sliders

Ever since White Castle introduced the world to their “sliders,” it really is no surprise that these mini-burgers have since become a hit at any party or picnic. As they say, good things come in small packages, sliders are not only visually appealing as appetizers or finger food, but also easily customizable to suit anyone’s tastes. For this recipe, I…

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Ikan Panggang/Ikan Bakar Recipe (Grilled Fish with Banana Leaves)

Ikan Panggang/Ikan Bakar Recipe (Grilled Fish with Banana Leaves)

(Updated with new photos on May 28, 2012) A true Malay classic, ikan panggang/ikan bakar (grilled fish with banana leaves) is very popular in Malaysia. Loaded with dollops of sambal or spice paste, the fish is grilled with banana leaves over charcoal fire. The smell of burnt banana leaves imparts the fish with a smoky flavor and the sambal infuses…

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