Pan fried dumplings (aka pot stickers), a typical Chinese street food, always remind me of good childhood memories. I enjoyed watching people make them at those breakfast stands in China when I was a kid. Usually the filling is pork. You can always make fancier pan fired dumplings at home. Today I’m sharing a pan … [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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]