Thanks to our global food community, we have more opportunities than ever to sample cuisines from the farthest corners of the world. Even in America’s smallest towns, food lovers are exploring ...

Crispy asparagus tempura served with a light dipping sauce. In a medium pot, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. You can ...

It’s farmers market day in Santa Monica and I have tempura on my mind. The Japanese farmer carries most of my staples -- shishito peppers, burdock, kabocha squash and daikon radish, which I like to ...

Nothing is better than fresh-from-the-dirt asparagus, and we're entering into the season now. I don't do much with those babies; just a 10 second blanch and a squeeze of lemon. That's it. That's the ...

Most of us have had tempura. It’s the name given in Japan to usually fish or vegetables deep fried in a thin batter. According to the Oxford Companion to Food, it is one of the most important and ...

Frying can be light and delicate when done the Asian way. Tempua-battered food fries up light. Traditional Japanese cooking is much simpler than that of the Western world. It is an uncomplicated way ...