A delicious and simple tart made from caramelized onions, wild mushrooms and topped with fresh goat cheese.

Pungent, sweet, savory. Star Anise is a key ingredient in one of my favorite Thai dishes of ethnic Chinese origin: Pork hocks braised in soy

Gravlax hors d’oeuvres are easy as well as tasty. This post includes step-by-step in instructions and photos on making homemade gravlax.

Composed Summer Garden Salad with Salmon Croquettes and Pepper-Parmesan Dressing

An infusion of lemongrass syrup adds a sparkle to a gin martini. I call it a Siam Sapphire.

A refreshing way to enjoy oysters on the half shell, topped with a salsa of cucumber, pickled ginger, cilantro, mirin and ponzu sauce.

Lemongrass soda made with a simple syrup imbued with lemongrass and mixed with sparkling water is a refreshing summer drink.

Smoked Salmon Salad Sandwich with Pickled Red Onions, Capers in a Tarragon Vinaigrette

A sauce of fermented black beans, garlic, ginger and sweet dark soy sauce add a delicious savory Asian touch to oven-roasted rockfish.

Cold somen noodles in miso sauce act as a foil for grilled Pacific spot prawns. This marriage of salty and sweet is perfect for a light meal

Blueberry Barbecued Chicken – A full-flavored blueberry barbecue sauce for glazing a grilled whole chicken.

Grilled Marinated Baby Artichokes

Guava-glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Habañero Orange Mojo

A refreshing taste of spring conbines Kohlrabi, dried cherries, oranges and sunflower sprouts in a light mirin dressing.