Did we just make adult chicken fingers? Yup. Looking for another spin on our go-to stir fry dishes, we decided to try out baking chicken in the oven vs. tossing on the stove. Kicking it up a notch with some panko crumbs and a sweet and spicy saucy glaze, we found ourselves a winner. This … Continue reading
Winter is in full-effect right now and that means not wanting to leave the house. At all. For anything. I scavenged around the fridge and deduced that I had the perfect everyday ingredients for Shrimp Fried Rice: ~1/4 lb of shrimp (I had some in the freezer!) 1 1/2 cups of brown rice 2 tablespoons … Continue reading
Having recently traveled to Las Vegas for work, one of the restaurants I found myself in more than a few times over 11 days was Wazuzu in Encore. The Pan-Asian spot draws flavor and menu inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. Late work nights (and late party nights) called for a one dish fix — … Continue reading
Let me start by saying that I am no expert on “real” Chinese food. I have not been to China, nor are there many sit-down Chinese restaurants in Buffalo that I have been too. HOWEVER, if I had to put money on it, I would say that Red Pepper, located in Amherst, NY across from … Continue reading
Could there be such a thing? Yes. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all about tacos. I love the shells. I prefer soft over crunchy. White, wheat, corn flour…each just as tasty as the next. I enjoy burritos, enchiladas, open faced, and melted shut with cheese. I would even consider wraps as part of the … Continue reading
In terms of culinary variety, Buffalo is really a gold mine for good food. Every year, new and exciting establishments are popping up with an incredible display of food while household names are innovating and improving menus like never before. Growing up in the Queen City, we were lucky to be exposed to a great … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
