Vietnamese chicken noodle soup is comfort food that’s deeply delicious and easy on the wallet, when you make it at home. Dining out has become so expensive. The cost to make this at home to feed your family is less than a single bowl when dining out. This simple recipe will help you get a … Read More
My go-to rib recipe usually involves barbecue sauce but sometimes I just want something different. This is it! These honey garlic ribs are a little crispy, a little sweet, a little garlicky and a lot addictive. If you don’t have an air fryer, see my recipe using an electric pressure cooker followed by a few … Read More
When I think stew, I think of the savoury meat and potatoes version with the rich, dark brown gravy. My mom’s version is more broth-like but she calls it stew. It is light and flavourful and we often have it with rice. Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into eighths2 large potatoes, 1½ … Read More
Instead of picking up a roast chicken from the supermarket or buying those pre-packaged cooked chicken, make this simple basic chicken recipe infused with Asian flavours for salads, wraps or sandwiches during the week. Makes approximately 4 cups of cooked chicken 4 whole chicken legs½ ounce ginger, sliced3 cloves garlic, bruised4 green onions, cut in … Read More
Dude is travelling for two weeks, accompanying his mum to visit her aunt overseas. A lovely Mother’s Day treat for his mum. Meanwhile, I’m at home picking up the slack and while doing dishes last night, I was feeling a bit grumpy. Thankfully, I had enough patience left to hold my tongue and not grumble … Read More
Wow… it’s been forever since I’ve written a blog post but I have been wanting to kickstart it again for some time now. What better way than this?! It was Dude’s 50th this year. I know… it’s hard to believe! He has like three grey hairs on his head and an adventurous spirit like a … Read More
Did you buy an Instant Pot because everyone seems to have one? Is it sitting idle in your cupboard? Whether you are new to pressure cooking or a seasoned cook, you will enjoy making these flavourful recipes for your family. These easy recipes are just some of our family favourites and we hope they will be yours … Read More
I was at the market and came across some beautiful Thai eggplants so I just had to buy some. Here is simple Thai red curry made with chicken and Thai eggplants. Ingredients 1 T oil 3T Thai red curry paste 1 can coconut milk 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-2″ pieces 2T fish … Read More
Having lived in the Bay Area, we enjoyed a plethora of Mexican food. We don’t have nearly as many options here in Vancouver, Canada although it is getting better. More authentic Mexican restaurants are popping up. So for awhile, I had to take matters into my own hands. Here is a super easy carnitas recipe … Read More