I love starting my day with some warm, soft crêpes. Crêpes made with this recipe are probably healthier than those containing sugar and butter, but are nevertheless yummy. Plus, these crêpes are just so easy to make. Serve these crêpes with fruits, chocolate sauce, honey, …
Oh-so-good Baked Potato Wedges
Recently I‘ve been craving for fries and potato wedges for no reason. Instead of buying them from fast-food restaurants and being sorry for all the calories, I’d rather make my own healthier version of potato wedges/ fries. This time I tried adding one secret ingredient …
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Japchae is a common Korean dish consisting of glass noodles (sweet potato noodles) and vegetables, flavored with soy sauce and other seasonings. Sometimes beef is added to the dish. It can be served cold or hot, and can be eaten either as a side dish …
Healthy Crispy Shrimp Cakes
Seafood is a very ideal source of protein, it’s low in fat, while high in protein. Today I’m sharing this simple recipe of non-fry shrimp cakes, which I think is perfect for summer days when you don’t feel like turning on the oven or deep …
Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl
Gyudon is a popular Japanese rice bowl dish. It consists of steamed rice topped with beef and onion simmered in seasoned Japanese stock (dashi). It’s usually served with a soft-poached egg. Nowadays, many chain stores specialize in gyudon, such as Sukiya and Yoshinoya. Gyudon is quick, easy, …
Korean Cheese Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
Dakgalbi is a popular Korean dish originated from Chuncheon in the 60s. It consists of gochujang marinated chicken as well as other ingredients such as cabbages and rice cakes. The dish is spicy and flavorful. Dakgalbi is perfect for occasions such as friends get-together. A popular …
Healthy Non-Fry Chicken Tenders
Chicken tender is one of my favorite snacks as a kid. No deep frying, no oven needed, you can also make crispy, delicious chicken tenders. I still remember the chicken tenders KFC used to offer when I was little (almost 20 years ago). They were …
Easy Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet
When it comes to cooking sea fish, I’ve always preferred using a few simple ingredients instead of adding strong flavors to it. This easy seared salmon fillet is healthy, delicious and flaky with a golden crispy skin. Salmon contains good fat which is rich in …
Baked Apple Pancake
This baked apple pancake is actually a variation of another recipe of mine: dutch baby pancake, call it apple Dutch baby if you wish. I really love the texture of Dutch baby pancakes: fluffy and airy on the edges, while the custard-like centre remains dense and …
The Fluffiest Pancakes
What can be better than starting your day with light, fluffy pancakes? Frankly speaking, these pancakes are the fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever made. They’re so light that the texture almost resembles a souffle. No butter, no baking powder, no buttermilk needed. With just a few …