Shanghai Fried Noodles

Shanghai Fried Noodles

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This is one of our must haves when we dine in a Shanghainese restaurant. I especially love the chewy texture of these thick noodles. If you cannot find Shanghainese noodles, a good substitute is udon. You can also sub other vegetables in place of the mushrooms and napa. Yue choy, bak choy and shredded carrot … Read More

Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Vermicelli

Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Vermicelli

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What I love about Vietnamese food is how all the flavours come together. You’ve got savoury, sweet, sour and spicy. Then add some freshness using fresh herbs and vegetables. This recipe using beef and lemongrass is so delicious and it’s really quick and easy to make. Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients 1 pound beef flank steak, … Read More

Thai Red Curry Chicken with Bamboo and Tomatoes

Thai Red Curry Chicken with Bamboo and Tomatoes

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I love curry. This easy recipe is perfect for any night of the week because I use a paste here instead of making the paste from scratch. There are some really good pastes on the market nowadays and when I just need to get dinner on the table, this is one of the shortcuts I … Read More

Korean Bulgogi Ground Beef

Korean Bulgogi Ground Beef

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This delicious rice bowl is packed with flavour. It’s simple and quick to make, especially when you’re craving Korean flavours. Level up your ground beef by adding a few aromatics and some basic sauce to prepare a meal your whole family will love!  Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil½ onion, chopped1½ pounds lean … Read More

Minced Beef and Zucchini

Minced Beef and Zucchini

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Very similar to my Minced Beef and Peas recipe but with zucchini. Let’s face it, not everyone is a fan of peas.  Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil½ onion, 1 inch pieces1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 zucchini, 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cool water¼ teaspoon ground white pepper1 … Read More

Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

Asian Ground Beef Spaghetti

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I love cooking with ground beef and am always looking for different ways to make it. I was privileged to know my great-grandparents and this is a dish inspired by my great-grandmother who would make spaghetti with ground beef and oyster sauce for me as a snack. I’ve made some changes to elevate this Asian … Read More

Loco Moco

Loco Moco

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I created this recipe before I ever stepped foot in Hawaii. I had fallen in love with Hawaiian Local food before even trying it! This is easily one of my favourites because you all know my love for gravy. It is super simple to make and such an incredibly satisfying meal. If you don’t have … Read More

Minced Pork and Peas

Minced Pork and Peas

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When you can’t get to that greasy spoon Chinese diner, you can easily make this at home to satisfy the craving! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s yummy and it’s cheap! Bet you have most of the ingredients on hand and ready to go. Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1 pound ground pork1½ teaspoon vegetable or canola … Read More

Crispy Chow Mein with Black Pepper Beef

Crispy Chow Mein with Black Pepper Beef

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Using my Black Pepper Beef recipe on top of Crispy Chow Mein is equivalent to Dude’s top choice at any Hong Kong style café. His choice is always crispy chow mein while my go to is the fried wide rice noodles. Making this at home cuts the costs down significantly since a plate of noodles … Read More