Kat Lieu

Seattle

Author and Food Writer at Freelance

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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Tomato Sandwiches

4 days ago | simplyrecipes.com | Kat Lieu

Simply Recipes / Mark BeahmWhy Make This• A little miso mixed with mayonnaise gives tomato sandwiches an umami punch. • For every 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, combine it with 1/2 teaspoon red miso. • Spread the miso mayonnaise on toasted bread and add tomatoes. The first time I had a tomato sandwich at a Manhattan deli over a decade ago, I was smitten. Unfortunately, enjoying them at home has been a lonely affair.
My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Tomato Sandwiches-It's So Delicious

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Kat Lieu

Why Make This• A little miso mixed with mayonnaise gives tomato sandwiches an umami punch. • For every 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, combine it with 1/2 teaspoon red miso. • Spread the miso mayonnaise on toasted bread and add tomatoes. The first time I had a tomato sandwich at a Manhattan deli over a decade ago, I was smitten. Unfortunately, enjoying them at home has been a lonely affair.
The 3-Ingredient Pudding My Mom Taught Me To Make

1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Kat Lieu

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Growing up, I loved making ginger milk pudding (姜汁撞奶) with my Cantonese mother the way she had it in her youth in Hong Kong. I adore this dish so much that I even included a recipe for it in my first cookbook. Ginger milk pudding is a not-too-sweet dessert originating from Guangdong, China that comes together like magic. Without any cornstarch, gelatin, or agar-agar, hot milk thickens through the magic of chemistry into a silky, panna cotta-like pudding within minutes.
Why Cucumber Never Belongs In Hot Soup

1 week ago | tastingtable.com | Kat Lieu

Why Cucumber Never Belongs In Hot Soup Wirestock/Getty Images A few cucumbers have been sitting in your fridge for a while now, and this may just be the week they'll be put into good use. You're thinking of making something comforting, like any one of our best vegetarian soups. But, if you're planning to use those cucumbers in a warm recipe, think again. There are a few reasons why cucumbers are one of the ingredients that don't work well in hot soup.
I Can't Resist Andrew Zimmern's Favorite 3-Ingredient Midnight Snack

2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Kat Lieu

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty ImagesWhy Make This• This version of Andrew Zimmern’s go-to midnight snack features a grilled sourdough toast sandwich made with unsalted butter and anchovies. • Mild-flavored anchovies, like those from Ortiz or Merro, enhance the snack without overpowering saltiness. • The snack is quick to make, deeply savory, and satisfies late-night umami cravings.
Don't Know Where To Start With Your Kitchen Remodel? Here's Your Outline - Tasting Table

3 weeks ago | tastingtable.com | Kat Lieu

Don't Know Where To Start With Your Kitchen Remodel? Here's Your Outline Ignacio Lazo Arteaga/Shutterstock Looking to give your home an upgrade? Maybe it's because you've recently noticed some signs that it's time to remodel your kitchen. But maybe you just don't know where to start. We don't blame you, because remodeling a kitchen is a daunting task.
Seattle Is The Home Of Unapologetically Asian Craft Beers

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kat Lieu

Did you know that as of 2024, there are nearly 10,000 breweries across the U.S., but less than 200 of them, or 2%, are Asian-owned? While California is the beer-loving state that has the most breweries in America, I reside in Seattle, and I'm quite proud of the fact that my city is home to at least three Asian-owned breweries: Lucky Envelope Brewing, Ladd and Lass, and Reuben's Brew. Together, these breweries are quietly but powerfully reshaping the trendy craft beer landscape.
5 Ritz Crackers Snack Ideas You Can Make With Just 3 Ingredients

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kat Lieu

Picture this: It's getting late, perhaps around midnight, and your stomach rumbles. It craves a quick snack — one you can whip up without turning on the oven or the stove. Plus, it would be great if the snack required only three ingredients that you already have in your pantry or refrigerator. Well, you're in luck because I've got five different snack ideas for you. They're each made with three ingredients, one of which is the always-cravable, buttery, and accessible Ritz crackers.
4 Expert Tips To Keep Your Dough From Puffing Up In The Oven

3 weeks ago | tastingtable.com | Kat Lieu

4 Expert Tips To Keep Your Dough From Puffing Up In The Oven Vik93/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Picture this: you tried out a new dish this week, like our beer-based pizza dough recipe. You want to bake the dough naked and load up with toppings afterward. As the dough bakes in the oven, it puffs up in the middle, like a balloon. While still edible, the aesthetics of the pizza is lacking.
Stanley Tucci's 4-Ingredient Midnight Snack is Sweet, Salty, and Comforting

4 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Kat Lieu

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Why Make This• Stanley Tucci's 4-ingredient midnight snack features toasted bread smeared with peanut butter and topped with sliced bananas and a drizzle of honey. • Change it up with your favorite bread, another nut or seed butter, a different fruit, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of sea salt. These days, as a cookbook author and food journalist, I usually write about food close to midnight.