If you’re a fan of Asian barbecue, an Asian “charcuterie” board is a creative twist to the traditional meat platter. A beautiful board filled with char siu, sweet sausage, crispy pork, spring rolls and potstickers will entice a large group to dig in! Asian snacks are perfect to create a cravable board of barbecued meats,…
Kid-friendly, easy-to-make healthy dinner choice for the family? Yes please! This easy oven baked soy maple glazed salmon is super quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients to whip up. Jammy green onions slathered in caramelized sweet maple syrup and savory soy sauce – absolutely delicious! A family favorite amongst kids, you’ll want…
Saucy beef chow fun and vegetables is a classic Cantonese dish the whole family will love. Also known as “wet” beef chow fun or fried rice noodle beef with vegetables, strips of tender beef flank and crunchy bok choy sprouts are tossed with ho fun noodles in a flavourful brown sauce. This recipe stacks up…
A sweet and velvety soup, this chicken foot soup recipe is made with traditional Chinese ingredients. A super tasty soup that’s also good for you – rich in collagen, vital nutrients and minerals! Chicken foot soup is a definite must try recipe for those loving the benefits of bone broth. For me, it also brings…
Thick centers, crisp edges and a moist crumb these chewy chocolate chip cookies are just as addictive as their chemically leavened counterparts. Soft and rich, this cookie recipe without baking soda or powder will still be a raving success! No chilling needed either if you’re in a bind! It’s all happened to us before. We…
Cooking hacks are those ‘aha’ moments that make mealtime easier and more successful in any home kitchen. They’re like cooking ‘street knowledge’ that helps speed up cooking or impress your guests 🙂 As a mom, a busy professional or a beginner home cook, helpful tips like these (69 and counting!) will always increase your confidence…
For anyone that needs to put together a meal quickly, stir-frying is probably the easiest way to get dinner ready. You can put almost anything in a stir fry but there are a few tips and tricks that elevate them into restaurant worthy status. Whether you’re just starting out or cooking regularly, these secrets will…
The best way to enjoy the natural flavors of a good quality chicken. This 4 ingredient roast chicken is so easy with just a few of my simple techniques. Crispy, savory skin with tender flavorful meat, this will become a busy weeknight staple but equally a hit at any dinner party! This is probably the…
With crisp edges and thick soft middles, this matcha cookie recipe combines the perfect chocolate chip cookie with delicious matcha! If you love matcha, you’ll love these cookies! Melted butter and an extra egg yolk ensure a chewy texture with the nutritional antioxidant boost from matcha. Plus no need for a mixer! Cookies are always…
Black bean chicken stir fry is such a flavourful delicious option for a weeknight dinner. This recipe uses only one tablespoon of oil and a healthy method to make the most tender chicken breast slices! Add crunchy sweet bell peppers and umami rich black beans and you have a low-fat crazy delicious dish! What are…
Chinese ginger scallion sauce is a a traditional classic that highlights quintessential Cantonese flavours. Made from simple aromatics of ginger and green onions, this easy recipe takes only 5 minutes to put together. Try this sweet and savoury flavour bomb on poached white cut chicken, roasted meats, noodles or rice and you’ll wonder why you…
Stir fried shrimp with ketchup sauce is perfect when you’re limited on time but doesn’t limit great flavour. Pair these juicy shrimps slathered in savoury ketchup on top of steamed rice and dinner is ready in 10 minutes. Ketchup shrimp will be your busy mom’s secret weapon because your kids will love it too! This…
Piping hot, savoury and sweet, you’ll want to make this spam fried rice over and over again! A sleeper comfort dish, this recipe comes together quickly with any ingredients you need cleared from your fridge. This Spam fried rice is an homage to my Chinese Canadian roots, is kid friendly and reheats well. Follow my…
My Chinese shrimp omelet is so simple SO delicious. Sweet tender shrimp wrapped in a silky fluffy egg scramble. This traditional Chinese dish is ridiculously quick and easy to make. Just add my two foolproof ingredients for fluffy eggs every time! There are a few things in life as simple as scrambled eggs, it’s kind…
For Chinese BBQ lovers everywhere, this sweet and savoury char siu chicken is finger licking good! This super easy marinade produces the most tender and juicy chicken I’ve ever had. Oven baked or barbecued, this char siu chicken is sure to become a definite crowd pleaser. Every time I serve this char siu chicken at…
Sweet, tender and nutritious, Chinese yu choy (a.k.a choy sum) is a delicious vegetable dish you’ve got to try. Top them in a bowl of noodles or as a side dish with a protein of your choice. Blanched or stir fried, yu choy is so easy to make it might become your weekly dinner staple….
Nothing says healthy comfort like a hot bowl of wonton soup with vegetables! Flavourful broth, juicy pork wontons mixed with crispy sweet vegetables. Ready in 25 minutes this light tasty meal is good for you too! Swap out the wonton noodles and replace them with my recommended vegetables and I guarantee you won’t miss the…
These easy homemade pork wontons are juicy, delicious and simply the best. Made with simple authentic ingredients you’ll never go back to the packaged stuff! These pork wontons are easy to make and freeze beautifully. Make a batch ahead of time and pull them out for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve them with my easy…
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Chinese pork chow mein recipe will definitely become a favorite! Pan fried chow mein noodles, juicy pork slices and crispy mung bean sprouts will make this authentic Cantonese style dish a weeknight dinner staple you’ll love. What is Chinese Pork Chow Mein? Chinese pork chow mein is pronounced “yuk…
Lunch box cakes, also known as Korean bento cakes, are mini versions of full sized cakes. Perfect for a beginner baker, they’re simple in design and easy to decorate. My step by step instructions will create the most incredibly delicious and fluffy cake! Frosted with fresh whipped cream, this lunch box cake is super light…
Made popular by Asian takeout, this Chinese brown sauce is an addictive and flavorful sauce perfect for stir fry entrees and noodles. Also known as Chinese garlic sauce or stir fry sauce, this simple base recipe can be made in less than 5 minutes! Incorporate additional aromatics of your choice and pull together your own…
This tender, fall off the bone, braised garlic soy chicken wings recipe is a flavourful and comforting dish to be enjoyed any night of the week. It’s prepared all in one pot and ready in 20 mins from start to finish! Enjoy over rice or on its own!! It’s honestly finger lickin’ good! (Side note:…
How about a roasted vegetable salad that eats like a MEAL?? Roasted sweet potatoes, peppers, eggplants and zucchinis are tossed with field greens in a sweet and savoury maple dressing. You won’t believe how easy it is to prepare and so delicious, you’ll want to have this for lunch and dinner! Now with spring in…
Last Updated: November 5, 2021 A simple, easy and delicious way to get your daily intake of veggies! This Shanghai bok choy recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is a great compliment to rice or noodle dishes, pot stickers or just on its own. Whenever I’m not sure what kind of veggies to…
This is a classic Chinese pork chow mein recipe with earthy shiitake mushrooms and crunchy mung bean sprouts. Passed down by my mom, it’s a recipe that I absolutely loved eating as a kid and now my own daughters love it too! If you enjoy chow mein noodles, this is a healthier take that you…
Tender, moist white cut chicken breast served with ginger scallion sauce – this is a quick and healthy meal for one or the family. With minimal prep and active cook time, it’s a great emergency dinner to have in your back pocket! I’ll be honest, this steamed chicken breast isn’t really exciting. Not by itself…
Flaky tender butter infused salmon with a savoury soy sauce. This umami bomb is ready in just 15 minutes! If you’re a salmon lover you will be making this pan seared salmon recipe again and again! So tasty with some mixed greens tossed in olive oil or a bed of fluffy steamed rice. Your choice!…
Super soft and fluffy banana cake that melts in your mouth. It’s honestly the best way to make use of overripe bananas. Made with cake flour, this banana cake recipe is extra moist and tender with a super soft crumb. I always think there’s something really satisfying about eating a piece of a cake with…
Last Updated: January 7, 2022 Crunchy toasted almonds, rich peanut butter and chocolate chips make these no bake granola bars a treat and a healthy(ish) snack at the same time! These super easy bars use every day ingredients and come together in just 15 mins. Make these ahead for the week and quell those hangry…
Fork tender zucchini and minced pork slathered in a flavourful oyster soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes! I serve this with freshly steamed rice as a weeknight staple for the whole family! I’m definitely all about comfort food and I have a weak spot for saucy soy based dishes you can pour over a hot…