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baked crispy garlic chicken wings
Appetizer

Baked Crispy Garlic Chicken Wings

Bursting with flavour, these baked crispy garlic chicken wings offer a combination of crispy skin, succulent meat and the aromatic allure of garlic. Chicken wings have become a beloved staple in my home and I’m sharing this with you! I don’t know about you but when I dine in or take out, I can’t resist […]

Banh Hoi Board
Main Dishes, Rice / Noodle

Banh Hoi Board

The Banh Hoi Board is probably my favourite board to assemble and eat. The banh hoi rice noodles are folded neatly on this board, creating an intricate layering effect. Wow your guests with this presentation. Not only does it enhance the dishes visual appeal, but it also allows for easy portioning and sharing among family […]

creamy black garlic udon
Main Dishes, Rice / Noodle

Black Garlic Creamy Udon

This black garlic creamy udon is umami-rich with a nice bouncy texture from the udon noodles. You can make this regardless of cooking skill level and it’s ready in under 30 minutes! This recipe is creamy and luxurious thanks to the sauce. I bought my black garlic from Trader Joe’s and it gives a nice […]

lemongrass Thai basil pork
Main Dishes

Thai Basil Lemongrass Pork Bowl

This Thai Basil Lemongrass Pork Bowl is ready in 20 minutes! Exploding with bright and fresh flavours, the sweet and savoury Vietnamese rice bowl will have you going for seconds. Looking for a super easy rice bowl that comes together in minutes? I use this recipe on busy weeknights or when I’m pressed for time. […]

Chinese peaches and cream shrimp
Main Dishes

Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp

This Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp dish is commonly served at Chinese banquets and I promise you that this recipe is better than takeout! Surprisingly, the peaches and shrimp work so well together with the mayonnaise and condensed milk sauce. It doesn’t sound harmonious at all but until you try it, you will be hooked! […]

yuzu danish
Breakfast / Brunch, Dessert

Yuzu Danish

If you like yuzu as much as I do, this yuzu Danish recipe is for you! These pastries are buttery and flaky and oh so yummy! This Danish pastry is a shortcut version. The butter is worked directly into the dough, which is different from laminating it with separate layers of butter. Who likes a […]

Chinese jellyfish salad
Appetizer, Side Dishes

Chinese Jellyfish Salad

Chinese jellyfish salad is commonly served at Chinese banquets. This salad is tangy, crunchy, savoury and refreshing. Make this restaurant quality dish right at home! Jellyfish itself isn’t very flavourful but it offers a distinct chewy and crunchy texture. Typically, a seasoning packet comes with the jellyfish. I wouldn’t recommend using it. Dressing it with […]

salted egg yolk lava croissant
Breakfast / Brunch, Dessert

Salted Egg Yolk Lava Croissant

This Salted Egg Yolk Lava Croissant recipe is buttery, crispy and oozing with creamy salted egg. This is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Be forewarned, this mouth watering pastry will make you want more! Check out my shortcut recipe using Costco croissants! You won’t regret making this croissant with silky lava custard. Even […]

Lunar new year braised shiitake mushrooms
Side Dishes

Chinese Braised Mushrooms

Chinese Braised Mushrooms are commonly served at lunar new year. It is a traditional dish that you will also find at your Chinese restaurant for weddings or special events. Make this restaurant quality dish right at home! I promise you will get your parents (and grandparents) approval! The shiitake mushrooms are tender, flavourful and oh […]

Hawaiian shrimp truck recipe
Main Dishes, Rice / Noodle

Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Recipe

This Hawaiian shrimp truck recipe is easy to make and has a lot of garlic! Serve the succulent shrimp with rice and drizzle the garlic butter sauce ALL over the dish. Don’t forget a squeeze of lemon too! Hawaii shrimp trucks are known for their garlic shrimp, otherwise known as shrimp scampi. I miss Hawaii […]