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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …