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 …
Black Sesame Muffins with Cream Cheese
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 …
Double Fromage Cheesecake
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 …
Light Cream Of Mushroom Soup
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 …
Thai Green Curry Chicken
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 …
Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
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 …
Not Your Average Burger
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! …
Beer Braised Chicken
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 …
Panko French Toast
A couple of days ago I “escaped” to Montreal for a weekend getaway (because why not). I finally got to try the famous brunch place called “Le Passé Composé” where there’s always a lineup. One good thing about traveling alone is that you can always …
Lime Ricotta Pancakes
I am such a big pancake lover that I have to make pancakes at least 3 times a week for breakfast. Does this sound boring? The truth is, I always try to make pancakes slightly different from the last time I make them, that’s why …