Snack

Agedashi tofu

Age (pronounced ah-geh) means deep fried. Dashi, of course, is the stock made from bonito flakes and kelp. This is a dish of fried tofu served with a sauce made with dashi, soy sauce, rice wine and ginger. Hence, agedashi tofu. For me, it’s the queen of tofu dishes. Squares of fried delicate soft tofu served with a light salty-sweet sauce.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Chocolate chip cookie dough brownies

Made by combining my no-fail recipes for chocolate chip cookies and chocolate fudge brownies, these chocolate chip cookie dough brownies are just superb.

Cook time: 1 30

Servings: 24 brownies

Rice paper spring rolls

Stir fried ground pork, swamp spinach, chilies and pineapple seasoned with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce are wrapped in rice paper. Enjoy as a snack or side dish.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people

Pork patty spring rolls

Ground pork seasoned with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce is formed into patties, pan fried, combined with salad greens and herbs, and wrapped in rice paper.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Fettuccine aglio e olio with sun-dried tomatoes

The classic Italian spaghetti aglio e olio has only three basic ingredients: pasta, olive oil and garlic. In this variation, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil are added for more flavor and color.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 4 people