I am a big fan of lasagna. Each bite of this pasta dish is happiness made of layers of sauces and ingredients, it’s so flavorful and hearty. This time I am too lazy to cook the lasagna pasta, instead, I replaced it with potato. This new version of lasagna …
Korean Style Bibim-Noodles
Summer is officially here and I have been craving something that’s not hot, yet flavorful, filling and healthy (definitely not a salad, thank you). Inspired by the popular Korean rice dish bibimbap (bibim means mixing ingredients), I came up with this delicious bibim-noodle served with …
卤肉饭 Braised pork rice bowl
If you haven’t tried Lu rou fan卤肉饭, AKA Chinese braised pork over rice, you should definitely try it. It is a type of comfort food especially popular in Taiwan. The pork belly is braised until super tender and the pork fat just melts in your …
Vanilla Pear Muffins
Have you tried incorporating pears into muffins? If you have not, I highly recommend you trying to make these light vanilla pear muffins. They are not as guilty as those butter rich pound cakes, yet still buttery. These lovely golden muffins are just super satisfying …
Kimchi Noodle Soup with Beef
I was once a big fan of Nongshim kimchi ramyun, a type of instant noodle with spicy kimchi soup base, rich and flavorful. I always say that junk food is good for your mental health: your brain is happy when you eat it, although you …
Deluxe Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings with whole shrimps are definitely not your average dumplings. Each dumpling contains pork & shrimp filling plus a whole shrimp. These dumplings are juicy, filling and full of protein. When you are bored of making regular dumplings, why not try making these beautiful …
Tom Kha Gai ต้มข่าไก่ ( Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Tom kha gai (ต้มข่าไก่), namely Thai coconut chicken soup, is one of the most famous and popular Thai dishes. It is a flavorful, yet refreshing soup based dish consisting of some typical Thai ingredients such as coconut milk, galangal and lemongrass. It can be challenging …
荷香糯米鸡 Sticky rice chicken in lotus leaf
If you have been to a cha chaan teng, you probably have seen or tried Lo mai gai (sticky rice chicken), which consists of glutinous rice,chicken and various other ingredients wrapped in a lotus leaf, then steamed. It is a warm and comforting dish. My …
Croque Monsieur & Croque Madame
When we talk about French cuisine, many of us would picture something classy, upscale in our mind. However, French food that brings you happiness does not always require fancy ingredients. Croque monsieur is the perfect example. This type of hot ham and cheese sandwich has …
So Easy Spicy Chicken Wings
These baked spicy chicken wings are just too damn simple, not even 3 steps are required, yet so good! Isn’t that the best thing for a lazy person? Flavorful, crispy, spicy with a subtle hint of cheese flavor, they are the best companion for your …