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…]
I craved for some muffins the other day, so I made these cinnamon muffins with apples cooked in white wine. ?Apples always go well with cinnamon, and cooking them with white wine just gives the muffins more layers of flavor. These muffins will be a wonderful breakfast option to kick off your mornings! Ingredients (makes 6 … [Read more…]
Pearl meatballs 珍珠圆子 are a traditional Chinese dish commonly eaten during Chinese New Year. These meatballs are covered with sticky rice, then steamed. The sticky rice resembles small pearls after the meatballs are steamed, that’s why we name them pearl meatballs. Similar to tang yuan 汤圆，pearl meatballs also implies “reunion and happiness“. They are very … [Read more…]
I am a big fan of teriyaki dishes, because I love everything that is sweet and savory. Traditional teriyaki dishes usually require using mirin, a kind of sweet rice wine. However, for many people, mirin is not an essential condiment that they’ll use on a regular basis. So today I am sharing a teriyaki chicken recipe … [Read more…]
Tang Yuan (汤圆 in Chinese) is one of my favorite Chinese dessert dishes. With tomorrow being Chinese New Year 2018, it’s probably a good time to share some a recipe of this traditional Chinese dish. Tang yuan is mainly made of glutinous rice flour and can be with our without filling. I like tang yuan … [Read more…]
French toast, pancakes and crepes are probably the most regular “visitors” to my breakfast table. I serve them with different toppings every time, that’s why it’s very unlikely I’d get tired of them. Today I’m sharing a simple (as always) recipe of blueberry & cream cheese stuffed French toast. Serve it immediately and you can … [Read more…]
Salmon fish is one of my favorite source of protein. I feel like salmon is always delicious no matter how you cook it. Today I am sharing a salmon recipe with a Japanese twist: baked miso salmon fish. It only takes about 3 minutes to prepare. Serve with any carbs and veggies you like, voila, … [Read more…]
Gnocchi actually has lots of variations across different regions in Italy, but the most common ingredients used are potatoes, flour and eggs. Gnocchi can be served as an appetizer or a main. I love the texture of gnocchi. It’s tender and light, yet filling. I think gnocchi goes well with cream-based sauces. So today I … [Read more…]
In Korea, dumplings are called mandu 만두. I find it interesting because in China mandu means steamed buns… Fillings of mandu, as well as ways to cook Korean dumplings can vary. I think all that matters is that the dumplings are tasty. The Korean dumplings recipe I share today uses one of the most popular Korean side … [Read more…]