I am a big fan of mochi, just love its texture. Recently I’ve been trying to incorporate mochi into desserts and the results are always surprisingly good. I shared a mochi stuffed no knead bread recipe a while ago and today I‘m sharing this mochi stuffed crumble muffin recipe. They’re definitely not your average muffins. … [Read more…]
I love carbs, love bread, do you? Some people might think that you will need a bread machine to make good breads. But in fact, without any bread machine or much kneading, you can still make soft, delicious bread! This Asian-inspired bread has mochi inside! The mochi melts when it’s hot, it tastes heavenly with … [Read more…]
Steamed spare ribs with black beans is one of my go-to dishes at Cantonese dim sum places. These bite-sized pork ribs are tender, flavorful and juicy, how can you not love it? Plus, you won’t believe how easy it is to make this popular dim sum dish! Why bother spending money in a restaurant when … [Read more…]
I feel like Asian inspired desserts can easily become trendy, that’s why I came up with the idea of baking some black sesame muffins. The earthy taste of ground black sesame seeds is simply satisfying, especially when the weather is getting cold. Cubed cream cheese adds another layer to the texture of this interesting dessert. … [Read more…]
Double fromage cheesecake has become very popular in some Asian cities. Allegedly it originates from a Japanese bakery called LeTAO, but I’m not 100% sure who first came up with this delicious cheesy cheesecake. It basically consists of 3 parts: sponge cake base, baked cheesecake and no bake cheesecake on top. Although it looks very … [Read more…]
When I grew up in China, the exposure to western food was quite limited compared to today. Visiting Pizza Hut once in a while with family was probably one of my happiest moments as a kid. I always enjoyed the cream of mushroom soup with chicken offered at Pizza Hut China, so rich and satisfying. … [Read more…]
The weather is getting cold recently and my body has been craving warm, delicious Thai curry. Green curry has always been my favorite curry, it’s creamy yet not too rich, savory and slightly sweet. Cooking is all about balancing different tastes. I’m sharing in this recipe 2 secret ingredients that will make your curry extra … [Read more…]
I am such a big fan of pancakes that I always try to come up with different pancake recipes. It’s pumpkin season! Time to make pumpkin everything. With this simple recipe you can make fluffy, healthy pancakes with a delightful taste of pumpkin. No additional fat added and low in sugar, you will satisfy your … [Read more…]
I’ve actually shared many burger recipes, and this cheese stuffed chicken burger is definitely not among the difficult ones to make. Making your own burgers saves money, and you actually know what’s inside the burger, so why not? Be your own Burger King / Queen! Homemade can’t be beat! Ingredients (serves 2): 200g ground chicken … [Read more…]
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…]