I am not a beer person at all. In fact, I bloat whenever I drink beer ( and all other carbonated drinks), it’s really not a pleasant experience…… The best way to use free beer from promo events? Cooking. Today I’m sharing this easy beer braised chicken dish. The chicken is super tender, flavorful. Just … [Read more…]
A couple of days ago I “escaped” to Montreal for a weekend getaway (because why not). I finally got to try the famous brunch place called “Le Passé Composé” where there’s always a lineup. One good thing about traveling alone is that you can always grab a seat at the bar instead of waiting to … [Read more…]
I am such a big pancake lover that I have to make pancakes at least 3 times a week for breakfast. Does this sound boring? The truth is, I always try to make pancakes slightly different from the last time I make them, that’s why I’m never sick of pancake dishes. A small change can … [Read more…]
I’ve been living in Toronto for over four years. Toronto never lacks interesting restaurants, but if I were to describe Toronto’s food scene with one word, I’d probably say inclusive. You can easily find cuisines from all around the world scattered in different neighborhoods in this city. It is also not unusual to discover food … [Read more…]
Gamja-tang (Korean pork bone soup 감자탕) is one of my favourite Korean dishes and I finally made it myself! The pork neck bones are cooked with a variety of vegetables and seasoning ingredients. The meat is so tender that you can easily remove it from the bones. This popular Korean spicy soup is just so … [Read more…]
Singapore style noodles is one of my favourite dishes at Hong Kong cha chaan teng. It consists of rice vermicelli stir fried with vegetables, seafood and meat, seasoned with curry powder. The name of the dish is interesting (and misleading) because it is commonly believed that Hong Kong is the origin place, not Singapore. I … [Read more…]
Tomato basil sauce is the perfect pasta sauce for the summer. It’s fresh, tasty and relatively healthier than most creamy white pasta sauce. I added a little pancetta to the dish and it definitely helped add more flavor to the pasta. Time to get your pasta fix with this recipe! Ingredients (serves 1): 1 serving … [Read more…]
Layer cakes are actually not that hard to make. Consider a layered cake as a basic sponge cake with whipped cream and some fruits, sounds much more easier, doesn’t it? Making small changes can effortlessly bring your cakes to a next level, for example, incorporating earl grey tea into your cake batter and adding mascarpone … [Read more…]
This vegetarian naan pizza is super simple–only three steps required! It is actually a creation of me being super lazy… Regardless of how easy it is, the naan pizza is very yummy and satisfying. It’s the perfect light lunch or appetizer option. Naan bread is not a must. If you don’t have naan bread at … [Read more…]
This oven baked honey garlic chicken is super simple, you don’t have to do much except for waiting. Chicken skin is baked to perfectly crispy; the meat is juicy, tender and flavorful. Serve the chicken hot with rice or any carbs you prefer, voila, an easy and delicious meal. Ingredients (serves 3-4): 2 chicken … [Read more…]