Easy Everyday Recipes
Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Pork is a classic Chinese dish. Chewy rice cakes cooked with tender pork and umami mushroom. It’s so good that you will want this every week! I ate lots of rice cakes growing up. On a no-school or half school day, I looked forward to eating my god-mother’s lunch. My god-mother…
Let’s do a count down of 6 of our 2018 favorite recipes! What a year it has been! It continued to be full of surprises and chaos in the news world. Unfortunately, most are not happy news, so let’s not rethink them. We are looking forward and hoping for a better 2019. Personally, Bryan and…
Honey Mustard Soy Sauce Chicken Wings are juicy & finger licking good! Marinate with soy sauce, honey, whole grain mustard, and herbs for just 10 minutes. Great for holiday parties or game day parties! Chicken wings are one of those foods that everyone loves. It’s no exception in Hong Kong. Whenever there is a party,…
Add these Pineapple Lime Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies to your holiday baking list! Sweet pineapple jam with buttery shortbread and a hint of lime. Who can resist to eat only one? When we were in Maui a couple months ago, the one thing I ate the most was pineapple. I didn’t know pineapple can taste that…
When you’re busy and have very little time to prepare dinner, this 5-ingredient Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Shrimp is here to your rescue. Shrimp and potatoes are seasoned with garlic, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Easy & tasty! Don’t forget to enter the cookbook giveaway! As a recipe developer, I have to admit that I use too many…
This Chocolate Torte is a great make ahead dessert to serve this holiday season. Rich and chocolatey. Perfect for any chocolate lover. It’s made with almond flour, so gluten free. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week. I’m not prepared at all. But this non-traditional dessert may just be perfect for your Thanksgiving…
Three Cup Chicken is a classic Taiwanese dish. Seared chicken thighs are tossed in a savory & umami sauce with Thai basil. Perfect over hot steamed rice! A few years back, our close friend Nima asked if I have a recipe for Three Cup Chicken. And no, not only I didn’t have a recipe, I…
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread brings back memory of Maui. It’s moist yet fluffy with a nice brown crust. Aromatic, sweet & chocolatey. Warm a slice in the microwave when you wake up. Pair with a cup of hot coffee, that is how a good day should start! Banana bread is a thing in…
Ice cream is not only for summer, it can be perfect for fall too! This Apple Pie Ice Cream has everything you want for the season. Tender apples, warm spices, buttery pie crust & creamy ice cream. Ice cream is my favorite dessert. My go-to is always chocolate, but there is exception. When we go to Handel’s…