https://thewoksoflife.com/ a culinary genealogy Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-basil-mock-duck/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-basil-mock-duck/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96301 Thai Basil Mock Duck is one of my favorite dishes to order out at a Thai restaurant. I’m no vegetarian, but I love the way the savory mock duck tastes alongside Thai Basil, Thai soy sauce, and vegetables!   Our go-to Thai restaurant charges $19 for a small plate of their Thai Basil Mock Duck stir-fry. […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-basil-mock-duck/feed/ 4 https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta-salad/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:37:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=97020 This spicy sun-dried tomato pasta salad recipe is our new go-to for summer BBQs, potlucks, picnics, and easy summer lunches. It is incredibly simple to make, with just 7 basic ingredients. Somehow though, it is crazy addictive!  Inspired by a Local Deli We have this deli here in North Jersey that makes awesome sandwiches, but […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta-salad/feed/ 4 https://thewoksoflife.com/zucchini-garlic-sauce/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/zucchini-garlic-sauce/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=97296 Add this Zucchini with Garlic Sauce to your rotation when you have more zucchini or yellow squash than you know what to do with! Ground pork, plenty of garlic and scallions, and just a little heat from dried red chilies makes this a new summertime favorite at our house. For Anyone Who Loves Eggplant with […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/zucchini-garlic-sauce/feed/ 22 https://thewoksoflife.com/cucumber-tomato-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/cucumber-tomato-salad/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:57:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=97005 This is my perfect Cucumber Tomato Salad, with just enough mint to bring out the essence of the cucumbers and grape tomatoes. It’s refreshing and pairs beautifully with all kinds of summer favorites, from grilled meat to seafood!  A Simple Salad to Repeat All Summer Long  When summer comes, I’m always ready to embrace all […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/cucumber-tomato-salad/feed/ 10 https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-banh-mi/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-banh-mi/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95607 This tofu bánh mì is a vegetarian version of the delicious Vietnamese sandwich, with so much flavor you won’t miss the meat!  Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking for a reason to eat more bánh mì, this tofu version is the one. We pan-fry the tofu until golden and toss it in a garlicky glaze. […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/tofu-banh-mi/feed/ 9 https://thewoksoflife.com/honey-mustard-dipping-sauce/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/honey-mustard-dipping-sauce/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95881 This Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce ended my search for the perfect honey mustard, and it may just do the same for you! It’s got the perfect look and viscosity, a strong mustardy flavor, creaminess, and just the right amount of sweetness! It also takes 2 minutes to whip up!  Serve it with your favorite dippables: […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/honey-mustard-dipping-sauce/feed/ 22 https://thewoksoflife.com/guacamole/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/guacamole/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96311 This Guacamole recipe is balanced and refreshingly simple, and it always gets compliments from whomever tries it! Ripe avocados, onions, cilantro, lime, salt, and jalapeño are all you need. Our Go-To Guacamole Recipe  Guacamole is one of those recipes that confused me for years. I was young and naive, and for some reason, I was […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/guacamole/feed/ 10 https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-popsicle-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-popsicle-recipe/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=97030 Red Bean Popsicles are an all-time favorite Asian dessert during the summertime. This version is super creamy and sweet, and even better than the ones you remember from childhood. It almost tastes like a red bean ice cream! My grandson Ethan absolutely loved them, and has started asking for them after dinner!  The Perfect Red […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-popsicle-recipe/feed/ 11 https://thewoksoflife.com/side-salad-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/side-salad-recipe/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96025 This is my go to side salad that I make often, whether it’s for two people, four, six, or ten. A good side salad strikes a balance of ease and satisfaction, and this has become my old reliable for simple dinners at home and entertaining.  The Key Ingredient Is Kind of a Big Dill The […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/side-salad-recipe/feed/ 8 https://thewoksoflife.com/shiso-drink/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/shiso-drink/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:17:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=97055 Today we have a recipe for a delicious shiso drink—a uniquely Asian pink lemonade to quench your thirst all summer long. It’s made with purple shiso (also known as perilla), an Asian herb that when combined with acidic lemon juice makes an all natural, herbal pink lemonade.  Shiso Pink Lemonade, with Antioxidants!  This shiso drink […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/shiso-drink/feed/ 11