Articles written by June Chua

Mai Pham's Chicken Pho recipe from her newly-released Flavors of Asia cookbook recalls the delicious smells emanating from the noodle soup bowls of Vietnam.

May 25, 2009 - June Chua

Award-winning restauranteur and chef Mai Pham has culled 40 recipes from leading chefs in Asia and the U.S. for her gorgeous new Flavors of Asia cookbook.

May 19, 2009 - June Chua

Nepal cuisine is a delightful combination of Chinese and Indian influences, lightly-spiced and delicious.

Dec 13, 2008 - June Chua

The cuisine of Kerala, India is spicy and not hot, brimming with lots of savoury and piquant smells and tastes, especially this Oyster Stew recipe.

Dec 5, 2008 - June Chua

There's a wealth of culinary experiences to be had in India and in particular, cuisine from the south coast - Kerala.

Nov 25, 2008 - June Chua

Two chicken dishes from Persia use saffron, cardamom, lemon juice and paprika, creating two subtlely-flavoured dishes.

Oct 31, 2008 - June Chua

If you are fascinated by the foods of SE Asia, you'll never forget the intense aroma of satay cooking on the grill. Get some great Malaysian satay at these restaurants

Oct 9, 2008 - June Chua

Pork Bone Soup has many variations within the Chinese, Korean and generally, East Asian cultures.

Sep 21, 2008 - June Chua

The West Lake Restaurant in Changsha, China is listed as the largest one in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Sep 7, 2008 - June Chua

Rellenong Bangus is the national fish dish of the Philippines using milk fish, a food staple in the country.

Aug 28, 2008 - June Chua

A Toronto actor has created a unique play in the form of a cooking lesson that layers in years of history.

Aug 19, 2008 - June Chua

Cookbook author and chef extraordinaire Carol Selva Rajah has a host of flavourful recipes from her latest cookbook, Heavenly Fragrance including Chili Crab.

Jul 3, 2008 - June Chua

Aussie Chef Carol Selva Rajah has concocted a beautiful, spicy blend of the foods of SE Asia using her nose as her guide. It's a divine cookbook to add to your shelf.

Jun 22, 2008 - June Chua

With the warmer weather it's time to explore the world of seafood and some spicy fish dishes from Southeast Asia.

Jun 3, 2008 - June Chua

Sago Gula Melaka (which refers to palm sugar) is a common and lovely dessert in South East Asia. Served primarily in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

May 24, 2008 - June Chua

Many Caribbean dishes contain the history of the region: from French influences to English hints. What dominates are the Indian and Chinese influences on the food.

May 14, 2008 - June Chua

Take Chinese food and add dollops of Jerk sauce, plaintains or some quick curry and you might have a Caribbean twist on an old favourite.

May 2, 2008 - June Chua

Beef dishes needn't be too chili-hot to be good. Malaysian beef rendang fits the bill: a mouth-watering stew of spices.

Apr 24, 2008 - June Chua

Soups are great tummy fillers! Hot and Sour Soup and Mulligatawny Soup are two terrific winter dishes to spice up cold nights.

Apr 14, 2008 - June Chua

Shed Old Man Winter and embrace the coming sun with BBQ Coconut Shrimp using Thai green curry, a tasty mango salsa and a thirst-quenching ginger drink.

Mar 14, 2008 - June Chua

Uncover the delicious possibilities of Hmong food, a combination of Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese and Chinese foods with healthy servings of veggies and spices.

Mar 8, 2008 - June Chua

Fortune cookies are not an ancient Chinese tradition, but are either a North American invention or a Japanese treat.

Mar 1, 2008 - June Chua

While we're in the doldrums of a long, harsh winter let's consider spicing things up with some Thai chicken and a refreshing mango salad using arugula and jicama.

Feb 22, 2008 - June Chua

Yaya's Thai Beach Bungalow transports the diner to a beach hut atmosphere in the heart of Norway's capital.

Feb 15, 2008 - June Chua

It's a rather plain locale but the food is delicious. Maroli in downtown Toronto delivers a spicy, unique blend of Kerala tastes to this Northern clime.

Feb 1, 2008 - June Chua

Celebrations are sure to be big this year for the Chinese New Year festivities to mark the beginning of the Year of the Rat. Check out this scrumptious shrimp appetizer.

Jan 15, 2008 - June Chua

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, could be considered the spiritual home of Japanese cuisine.

Jan 10, 2008 - June Chua

The New Year, 2008, marks a beginning for many people. And in February, the Chinese will celebrate the Year of the Rat with lots of great food, such as this fish recipe.

Jan 1, 2008 - June Chua

Turkey and goose are fairly common Christmas meats as well as ham and perhaps even roast beef. Occasionally, it's good to mix it up and try to cook up some duck.

Dec 24, 2007 - June Chua

Another festive treat from the Philippines, cassava cake is a common dessert.

Dec 13, 2007 - June Chua

Nuts are a huge part of the Asian diet: everything from peanuts to cashews to almonds. These almond and peanut cookies would be a festive treat.

Dec 7, 2007 - June Chua

People of the Philippines have a reputation for being family-centric and incredibly warm and hospitable. It's no wonder Christmas is a special time of year for treats.

Dec 1, 2007 - June Chua

We all have those impeccable gift books that sit on our shelves. Here's a set of cookbooks that will get tons of use, the Authentic series from Periplus Editions.

Nov 23, 2007 - June Chua

Morocco is a country with a myriad of cultures, from Arabs to Berbers to Andalusian Jews - uncover its mixed cuisine with Authentic Recipes From Morocco.

Nov 21, 2007 - June Chua

TV Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto has included several traditional Japanese recipes in his first cookbook. Grilled Pork Chops with Tonkotsu Broth is a tummy pleaser.

Nov 16, 2007 - June Chua

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto has come out with his first cookbook and this spicy lobster recipe is one of his signature dishes.

Nov 9, 2007 - June Chua

Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking is a splendid first cookbook debut from TV's Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Nov 3, 2007 - June Chua

New York is a brew of brilliant cuisines and cultures and recently, I was lucky enough to visit a Malaysian restaurant in Soho called the Franklin Station Café.

Oct 27, 2007 - June Chua

Chinatowns are enclaves where Chinese people congregate. Ubiquitous around the world, these communities of cuisine and culture have since embraced other Asian cultures.

Oct 21, 2007 - June Chua

Indonesian egg sambal and nasi goreng are popular dishes eaten in this country of 234 million.

Oct 16, 2007 - June Chua

Indonesia is a conglomeration of more than 17,000 islands with a cuisine that borrows from the Indians, Chinese and the Dutch.

Oct 11, 2007 - June Chua

Sri Lanka is beautiful spice island known for its quality cinnamon and cloves and food that is often compared to Indian and Thai cuisine.

Oct 1, 2007 - June Chua

Here are a few tips and tricks about getting into and enjoying restaurants while you're in Japan.

Sep 26, 2007 - June Chua

Chinese red cooking is a way of deeply simmering meats in a rich, red-like broth brimming with rice wine, soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger, cardamom and star anise.

Sep 21, 2007 - June Chua

Try out these great fall recipes involving gourds and roots: stick-to-your-ribs and deliciously spiced stir-fried chayote and Chinese jicama salad

Sep 17, 2007 - June Chua

With the coming of colder weather, cosy up to some earthy Asian vegetables such banana stems, lotus roots, cassava and yams.

Sep 13, 2007 - June Chua

Koreans are great party-goers - they are exuberant, welcoming and love a good drink. The primary libation of choice is a potent drink called soju.

Sep 8, 2007 - June Chua

Fire up the BBQ for delicious, spicy Thai grilled beef and pork and toast the coming of fall or the end of the summer.

Sep 3, 2007 - June Chua

Go to any Thai restaurant or have dinner with a Thai and you'll always spot a little serving dish of chili paste. Here are two recipes for chili dips.

Aug 30, 2007 - June Chua

Experience the majestic and graceful flight of the condor at Peru's glorious Colca Canyon.

Aug 28, 2007 - June Chua