Teriyaki salmon made simple! Baking salmon in the oven instead of pan-searing it makes life a lot easier. You don’t have to stand by the oven making sure the salmon is not burnt on the outside and under-cooked inside. After the salmon is baked, all you have to do is to transfer the salmon to … [Read more…]
I love fusion cuisines. This type of cuisine can hardly be boring because it incorporates elements from different parts of the world. I tried baking chicken wings using western cooking techniques and then coating them with Chinese sweet and sour sauce. They turned out so delicious that I just wanted to lick my fingers. The … [Read more…]
Madeleine is one of my favorite desserts. Although there are many versions of legends associated with the invention of madeleine, it is commonly accepted that madeleine originates from Northeast France. Madeleine cakes (or cookies? debatable) are so easy to make and they’ll definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. Try dipping Madeleines in white chocolate sauce, and … [Read more…]
Japanese souffle pancakes have become extremely popular on social media platforms especially recently. I have to admit that those fluffy souffle pancakes do look incredibly tempting, plus, they’re very “instagrammable”. Out of curiosity, I visited Fuwa Fuwa, the newly opened pancake shop in Toronto. Different from ordinary pancakes, souffle pancakes are much airy and the … [Read more…]
These stove-top Korean beef short ribs are so easy to make, yet too good to be true! Using only a few ingredients, you can make flavorful, finger lickin’ good spicy beef short ribs (or Galbi in Korean) that taste just as good as those found in Korean restaurants! Ingredients (Serves 2): 250g beef short ribs … [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing a steak frites recipe incorporating some Chinese cooking elements. The steak is 100% not your average steak. I used oyster sauce to marinade it instead of salt and pepper, and the steak turns out very juicy and delicious. You can also make healthier non-fry sweet potato fries with this recipe. I am sure the … [Read more…]
This light ricotta cheesecake will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth without leaving a strong aftertaste. This dessert is relatively healthy because only little sugar and fat are required. Serve the cake with your favorite yogurt and fruits, it will be a perfect breakfast / dessert option on a hot summer day. Ingredients (serves 1): 3-5 … [Read more…]
Stir fried sliced lamb is a very common Chinese dish. It’s very easy to make, flavorful and delicious. People in China usually cook the dish with Allium fistulosum (Welsh onion, 大葱, which is rarely found in grocery stores in North America, so I replaced welsh onion with leek which tastes very similar. With only 4 steps, … [Read more…]
Ricotta stuffed shell pasta always looks more tempting than other types of pasta in my opinion, probably because I am a fan of any food with stuffing. Today I am sharing a really simple recipe of baked shell pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach (a timeless combination). With only a few ingredients and steps, … [Read more…]
You really must try making these healthy crispy chicken drumsticks…they’re almost too good to be true. There’s no need to fry. In fact, no extra oil is even required to make these yummy chicken drumsticks. They’re crispy on the outside, while remain tender and juicy inside. Again, I’m here to prove that healthy food can … [Read more…]