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, …
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 …
Crispy-skinned Atlantic Mackerel Fish
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 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 …