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. The shape of the pasta resembles cats’ ears, that’s how people come up with the name, mao er duo. So don’t …
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 …
Omurice is a typical Japanese dish cooked both at home and in diners in Japan. It is in fact an example of western-influenced Japanese food. Omurice is basically an omelette with fried rice, topped with ketchup or curry sauce. The fried rice used in omurice can …
Banana bread/ loaf/ muffins found in coffee shops or bakeries are often calorie bombs, although they sound healthy (some how)…A piece of banana loaf from Starbucks contains more than 400 calories! That just repels me from buying banana breads, although they do satisfy my sweet …
I love roasted duck breast perfectly cooked to pink. This magret de canard (duck breast) recipe only requires few common ingredients and is super simple. The resulting duck breast is nevertheless juicy, tender and scrumptious. I also baked some sweet potato fries using the duck’s …
This easy pizza with prosciutto, figs, goat cheese and arugula is so delicious that I think I’m going to be obsessed with it. It perfectly balances sweetness of figs and saltiness of the cured meat and cheese. Together with arugula, this pizza produces a rather …
I am actually a big fan of anything with spinach, cheese and egg, like omelet or frittata. You just can’t go wrong with this combination. This sunny-side-up egg and baby-spinach flatbread is scrumptious, healthy and easy. Just love the crispy crust, savory toppings and runny egg …
Shengjian bao, also known as pan-fried buns or simply shengjian, is a typical Chinese street food found in southern China (Zhejiang province, Shanghai, etc.). The buns are usually filled with pork and fried in a large pan until the bottoms become crispy and golden. Finally, …
It’s final season and yes I still cook myself. This quick and easy fusion pasta dish combines Asian elements (shimeji mushrooms, cabbage, etc.) and western elements. The taste is perfectly balanced. It’s flavorful and filling. Give it a try and you won’t regret. Ingredients (serves …
Glutinous rice flour is a typical ingredient used in Chinese desserts like Tang Yuan and Nian Gao. I love anything made from glutinous rice flour because of its chewy and sticky texture. These glutinous rice balls are easy to make. Simply boil the rice balls, …