Super Crispy Roast Pork Belly

Super Crispy Roast Pork Belly

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I have eaten a lot of roast pork belly in my lifetime. This is one of those meats you can find hanging in the window of Chinese BBQ shops. There are a lot of different methods to make this at home and you all know I can’t be bothered with anything that is too complicated … Read More

Spicy Chili Wonton

Spicy Chili Wonton

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This recipe makes about four dozen wontons. My original recipe makes twice as much. I figure if you’re going to make the effort, why not make the most of it and freeze the extras to enjoy at a later date. But this still makes enough to make several servings and you’ll love the spicy chili … Read More

Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

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I remember my mom making this a lot. Probably because she worked all day and it was easy and tasty. There are just a few ingredients but the end result is delicious. Serve with rice and a simple green vegetable, it is a complete meal with minimal effort. Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil1 … Read More

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Shrimp Wonton Soup

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Back in the day, the only place to get wonton soup was in Chinatown. We lived out in the sticks, but my dad would pile us into the car and drive the 30-40 minutes into the city to have wonton noodles. Such sweet memories. But even wonton noodles are at least $15 a bowl these … Read More

Quick Curry Laksa

Quick Curry Laksa

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Dude’s family is from Malaysia and his grandmother would make this from scratch for Sunday dinners, which was a whole day affair! I am so thankful for really good packaged pastes that eliminate a lot of work but still give you a super satisfying bowl of noodles, in a fraction of the time! Makes 4-6 … Read More

Deconstructed California Roll

Deconstructed California Roll

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Imagine sushi deconstructed. This makes it so much easier to enjoy at home without all the fuss of rolling sushi. This deconstructed California roll will be a hit at your next party. Or simply adjust the ingredients to serve for dinner or as rice bowls. Anyway you eat this, it is still way easier to … Read More

Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

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One of Dude’s favourite dishes is Filipino chicken adobo. This tangy and peppery chicken recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavour, using just a handful of ingredients that you likely will have on hand. Dude especially likes the vinegar in it and if it was up to him, he’d make me double the … Read More

Singapore Fried Noodles

Singapore Fried Noodles

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Singapore fried vermicelli is a Hong Kong café favourite and does not originate in Singapore at all. This super popular noodle dish is incredibly easy to make at home. Make sure to prepare all your ingredients before cooking, because the stir frying part goes by very fast. You’ll be so delighted, you’ll never order it … Read More

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young

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Fluffy egg omelette filled with ground pork and bean sprouts, smothered in an awesome gravy. So good! You can pretty much use whatever you like in this omelette. My original Egg Foo Young recipe has char siu and shrimp… The options are endless! Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil4 ounces ground … Read More