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 item 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 …
Onigirazu おにぎらず (Rice Sandwich)
Onigirazu おにぎらず,also 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 …
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. The shape of the pasta resembles cats’ ears, that’s how people come up with the name, mao er duo. So don’t …
Healthy Banana Muffins
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 …
Prosciutto, Figs, Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza
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 …
The Very Basic Granola
Who doesn’t like crunchy, sweet granola? I find the granola that we can get from grocery stores usually overly sweet, although tasty (sometimes addictive even). So why not make your own healthier version? This basic granola with only 3 main ingredients is so simple and …
Oil Free No Fry Popcorn Chicken
I used to be a big fan of KFC’s popcorn chicken (KFC’s everything actually). Those golden, crunchy bite-sized chicken pieces are delicious indeed, but too fatty and high-calorie. In addition, a study shows that KFC’s popcorn chicken only contains 66% chicken meat (Wikipedia). So I …
Healthy Version Super Crispy Tonkatsu
I know it looks so tempting, but don’t drool. My grandmother and my mom used to make breaded pork chops / tonkatsu when I was a child. The pork chops are seasoned, coated with bread crumbs and then fried until crispy and golden. Back home, …