Skip to content

The Pasadena Chef

Travel widely. Cook authentically, Teach generously.

  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Recipe Index
  • Join the Kitchen
  • The Pasadena Chef Cooking School
  • My Favorite Recipes
  • Essential Cookbooks

Tag: Mushrooms

Authentic Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe

March 30, 2025August 12, 2026Leave a comment

This is a traditional Thai soup. To make it properly, you need to layer the flavors, rather than throwing everything into the pot at one time.

Continue reading “Authentic Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe” →

Coq au Vin: A Bistro Favorite Made Simple

October 27, 2011November 8, 2026Leave a comment

Coq au Vin is a staple in bistro menus all around France, and it is a favorite dish of mine. There are so many complicated ways to make this, but I have discovered that complexity does little to add to the flavor – the key is slow cooking.

Continue reading “Coq au Vin: A Bistro Favorite Made Simple” →

Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe from Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

February 3, 2011August 19, 2026Leave a comment

This classic Beef Stroganoff is a dish that has fallen off of many European restaurant menus, but has remained as a house specialty in a few. The Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa is just such a place.

Continue reading “Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe from Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town” →

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent Posts

  • Spiced Whole Masoor Dal
  • Brined Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme and Lemon
  • Gaeng Hung Lay- Northern Thai Pork Curry
  • Chinese Pan-Fried Dumplings with Spicy Dipping Sauce
  • Authentic Cajun Catfish Couvillion: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Pasadena Chef

Travel widely. Cook authentically, Teach generously.

Powered by WordPress.com.
Loading Comments...