Recipe ideas and commentary on the new food culture by professional photographer Tom Schmidt in Chicago. Get inspired to cook something awesome!

Adventure Eating

Bak Kut Teh (BKT) Pork Soup Recipe – Singapore’s Hokkien Style

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I am sure you are wondering what does "bak kut teh" mean and aren't you from Missouri, Tom?!?  Yes, yes, still the same Tom here, but my wife, Priscilla is from the faraway land of Singapore where "bak kut teh" in Hokkien translates to "meat bone tea." This soup was developed as a hearty meal for the working men called "coolies" who labored loading and unloading boats at the ports of Singapore in the colonial days.  The workers believed the combination of fragrant herbs and hearty pork could …

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Green Beans Stir Fry with Tempeh – Vegan Dinner!

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Stir fry this and stir fry that... You can basically stir fry anything!  This is a great combo (Green Beans, Carrots and Tempeh) for a meat-less option that will still keep ya full past dessert. The unassuming fermented soybeans (tempeh) wear a meaty disguise to this veggie party with an amazing ability to soak up the dark soy sauce flavors. Add a pile of fresh crunchy green beans, a few carrots, with plenty of garlic and ginger for a bright and satisfyingly hearty ethnic taste. Your …

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Asian Inspired Broccolini Recipe, Edamame, Coconut

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Broccolini Recipe with Edamame, Coconut and Kaffir Lime Leaves   Fresh and light with tons of lime and coconut. Take a ride around the world with this tropical vegetable dish. The Kaffir Lime leaves give an amazing aroma of lime throughout the dish without citrusy bitterness. Finished with heaping handful of cilantro for an ultimate fresh taste. Over the Christmas break, I was back at home perusing cookbooks and found "Plenty More" by the uber famous Yotam Ottolenghi. At first …

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