Atlantic mackerel fish (aka Boston mackerel, Scottish mackerel, OR just mackerel) is one of my favorite protein sources. It contains abundant nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and protein, and it’s cheap…For sea fishes such as Atlantic mackerel and Pacific saury, I find the best way …
Banana Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is relatively healthier than other types of cakes because it does not contain butter or egg yolks. It’s high in protein and low in fat, perfect as a breakfast/dessert option for people who are working on their fitness. This recipe only requires …
Rice Pudding Two Ways
Rice pudding can be found in almost every country in the world, although ingredients and methods may vary. I love the creamy texture of rice pudding. It is also very easy to make and satisfying. It’s delicious alone, and even more scrumptious when topped with …
Healthy Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Burger
McDonald’s just released a new itemĀ in the China market: the cheese-stuffed chicken burger. This new burger has since created a buzz among people in China. Cheese-stuffed burger is actually not that hard to make. This non-fry burger recipe is much healthier than that of fast …
Porcini Risotto
A couple of weeks a go I visited a much-hyped restaurant in Hangzhou called Osteria Pelecanus. This tiny restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes created by the chef and receives almost all 5-star ratings on Dazhongdianping (a Chinese version of Yelp, Tripadvisor, Opentable etc.). People would wait …
Onigirazu ćć«ććć (Rice Sandwich)
OnigirazuĀ ćć«ćććļ¼also known as rice sandwich, has become a popular Japanese dish in recent years. In fact, Onigirazu was first introduced more than 20 years ago in Cooking Papa, a Japanese manga series. Compared with traditional Onigiri, Onigirazu is easier to shape and less messy: simply …
Kimchi Fried Rice with Beef
I am a fan of kimchi because we can make a wide range of dishes with it. Kimchi fried rice is a common dish found in Korean restaurants, but it’s actually very easy to make at home. You can use almost any kind of protein …
Matcha Green Tea Tiramisu
This easy matcha green tea tiramisu recipe only requires a few common ingredients, it does not even require heavy cream or gelatin like many other recipes do. It’s not overly sweet. The green tea flavor is perfectly suitable for the summer days. The tiramisu is …
Chinese Traditional Mao Er Duo Pasta
Mao Er Duo literally means cats’ ears in Chinese, but it’s actually a type of traditional Chinese pasta dish. It’s similar to Italian Orecchiette pasta.Ā The shape of the pasta resembles cats’ ears, that’s how people come up with the name, mao er duo. So don’t …
One Pot Meatballs with Mozzarella
I really love cooking, but hate washing dishes like most people do (probably). This Italian meatballs dish, however, requires only one pot. It’s simple, filling and delicious (of course). Who can resist these flavorful meatballs with melted mozzarella cheese? Ingredients (serves 1): 100g lean ground …