Tag Archives: chicken

Cupcakes and Chicken Curry

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Kira

So M. and J. got married yesterday in the City Hall. It was a beautiful fall New York day, and the ceremony was filled with laughter and friends. I threw a small wedding reception at my apartment and here is … Continue reading →

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Tom Kha Gai

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Kira

Ben got sick again.  He was hoarse and completely congested and miserable, and he had no appetite and was bored with your normal chicken soup.  I decided to be adventurous and make Tom Kha Gai (Thai chicken coconut soup).  It … Continue reading →

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Arroz con pollo with a twist

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Kira

I love any kind of rice dishes (okay, I am a Korean, so that goes without saying), and I love any version of Arroz con pollo or what I call Mexican paella. I wanted to make a version of this … Continue reading →

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Sweet and sour chicken

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Kira

Another one of my standby 30 minute dinner idea is Sweet and sour chicken.  I add pretty much any vegetable that I have around, but broccoli and red pepper are really nice choices. I always stir-fry the chicken that has … Continue reading →

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Korean Chinese better than American Chinese?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Kira

I had dinner at Shanghai Mong, a Korean-Chinese restaurant on 32nd Street with Ben last night.  It’s the only Chinese place on the strip of all Korean restaurants.  I normally go there to eat Jajangmyeon (also spelled jjajangmyeon; 자장면; 짜장면),  which … Continue reading →

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Thai Noodle Salad with Chicken

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Kira

What’s for dinner?  Ah, the eternal question, especially when the refrigerator seems almost bare and you are exhausted from working all day.  I looked inside my fridge and faced that dilemma tonight.  And my stomach cried, “Hungry, feed me!”  But … Continue reading →

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