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Food Challenge: Pesto…Cilantro Pesto!
I have to make a tiny confession: I’ve never had pesto before. Not with pasta, not in sandwiches, nothing. I have, however, seen many lovely pictures of bright, vibrant pesto on difference food blogs and those pictures always make me drool. But then when I read through the recipe instructions, I just don’t get excited [...]
Asian-style Marinated Eggplant
After spending nearly 3 months in Hong Kong – the place with the most amazing food in the world (in my eyes) — I am finally back in Vancouver. Home Sweet Home. In Vancouver ,the air is fresher, the sky is blue-er and the kitchen is three times as big! Tweet This Post
Best Soft-Boiled Eggs Ever
It’s just been about 3 weeks in HK now. The kitchen still feels amazingly tiny and lacking (which makes me that much more thankful for all the space and tools I have in Vancouver). Anyways, enough whining from me! Tweet This Post
Oyakodon
I think I found myself a new comfort food dish – oyakodon. It takes no forethought, only requires about 30 minutes to prep (the longest part is cooking the rice) and gives me that much desired soul-comforting feeling without weighting me down and making me feel sluggish afterward. Oyakodon is a traditional Japanese meal consisting [...]
Mushroom Risotto with Japanese Sushi Rice
I’ve been told numerous times that the key ingredient to an amazing risotto is Arborio rice. Being the frugal me, however, I would not go out to buy Arborio rice just to make one type of food. Thus, risotto rarely, if ever, makes an appearance on my dinner table. However, this weekend this random crazy [...]
Daring Cooks April 2011: Baked Egg in Tomato
It’s been such a frantic month and that’s why I’m posting late for my second Daring Cooks Challenge. I thought about skipping this one but it sounded so fun and I really did not want to miss out! Renata of Testado, Provado & Aprovado! was our Daring Cooks’ April 2011 hostess. Renata challenged us to [...]
Kitchen Tip: Toast Nuts with a Microwave
When I only want to roast a small batch of nuts, turning on the oven is definitely not the best option. Instead, I like to use the microwave – that’s my secret trick for making toasted nuts fast and fuss-free! How To Toast Nuts with a Microwave: Tweet This Post
Avocado and Corn Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
When it comes to salad, I’m not too creative. I use the same ingredients over and over again. Avocado, corn and bell peppers. These are my three must-have ingredients. Don’t need any mixed greens. Just toss these three ingredients with a miso vinaigrette and that will make me a happy fed girl. Tweet This Post
Daring Cooks March 2011: Scallop Ceviche
I knew about the The Daring Kitchen for a while now, but until this month, I just didn’t muster up enough courage to join it. No idea why the simple act of signing up took me so long, but that doesn’t really matter anymore – the key is that I’ve finally joined it. I am [...]
Time For Squash! 10 Tasty Ways to Enjoy It