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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 […]

kabocha miso udon noodles
Main Dishes, Rice / Noodle

Kabocha Miso Udon Noodles

If you like noodles, this Kabocha Miso Udon Noodles recipe is for you. This noodle dish is hearty and flavourful. The kabocha is sweet and the miso is umami-rich with a nice bouncy texture from the udon noodles. This meat-free recipe is creamy and luxurious thanks to the smooth addition of pureed kabocha. Kabocha is […]

cheesy gochujang star bread
Appetizer, Side Dishes

Cheesy Gochujang Star Bread

Here is my tested recipe of Cheesy Gochujang Star Bread. This bread is easy to make and is such a crowd pleaser. It is so cheesy with a hint of heat from the gochujang. If you want to impress your family, this is it! It is truly a piece of art! If you like carbs […]

Cheung Fun
Dim Sum, Rice / Noodle

Cheung Fun

Cheung fun (腸粉), also known as Chinese rice noodle roll, is a classic dim sum dish. This is a quick and easy version that will satisfy your dim sum cravings! What is dim sum? Dim sum is traditionally enjoyed in restaurants during brunch. There is a large range of dishes, each with delicately prepared bite […]

Din Tai Fung copycat green beans
Side Dishes

Chinese Garlic Green Beans

These Chinese garlic green beans are a must! No special sauces are required and it is so simple to make – using garlic and salt. Inspired by Din Tai Fung green beans, you will definitely want to recreate this restaurant dish at home! Ingredient List Yes, you read this right! Only 4 ingredients. How to […]

Thai Red Curry
Rice / Noodle

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

This richly spiced, Thai red curry noodle soup tastes like it has been simmered for hours. But my recipe comes together in 30 minutes! Yes, you can have Thai takeout right at home on a weeknight! This soup is creamy and has a beautiful coconut base. It is packed with so much complex flavour with […]

Chinese stuffed peppers
Dim Sum

Chinese Stuffed Peppers

Chinese Stuffed Peppers are commonly served from a dim sum cart. Typically, dim sums restaurants use green bell peppers, eggplant and even tofu. But this time, I opted for the sweeter version with yellow, orange and red mini peppers. In this recipe, I combine vibrant mini peppers with savory meat fillings. The shrimp adds bounciness […]

lemon loaf
Breakfast / Brunch, Dessert

Lemon Zucchini Loaf

This olive oil lemon zucchini loaf is so moist. Top it with a sweet lemony glaze and enjoy it as a snack, dessert or even for breakfast! It’s a great way to sneak extra veggies in. I love growing vegetables in my garden for the summer. I am no expert by any means but I […]