Who knew that the one question that would haunt us everyday of our lives would be “what’s for dinner?” I face the same challenge that you face every single day but keeping a well stocked pantry is key. I hope to help you create delicious homestyle Cantonese meals that are not necessarily restaurant quality but … Read More
Happy New Year! I love bringing you simple recipes that deliver big flavours. This recipe is no different. Just simple ingredients and so easy to make. With leftovers filling up our fridge and freezer, I wanted to use up what I had to make a meal that is much less rich than the amazing dishes … Read More
My first encounter with Filipino adobo was chicken adobo. I didn’t realize there were multiple ways to make Filipino adobo until a friend suggested adding coconut milk to it. I was initially mistaken that the coconut milk was what made it a “white” adobo. Upon further research, I found out that white adobo uses salt … Read More
This will be one of the easiest meals you ever make and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much flavour there is in such a short amount of time. Shaking beef is a Vietnamese style dish. The “shaking” part of the name comes in the shaking of the pan while cooking. The steak is tender … Read More
SPAM is one of Dude’s favourite ingredients for fried rice. This is actually his recipe since I’m not a huge fan but I will make it for him and the kids since they love it so much. I have to say it is a great staple to have on hand and it is also great … Read More
Have you ever tried a Chinese meatball? These delicious lion’s head meatballs are incredibly tender and juicy. They are braised in a flavourful broth and usually served on a bed of baby bok choy. We often enjoy these at our favourite northern Chinese restaurants but they can be easily made at home at a fraction … Read More
Thanks to Dude and his Malaysian roots, I have been exposed to a whole variety of flavours I didn’t experience growing up in a Cantonese home in Canada. This popular noodle dish is a takeout favourite but it is also a dish that every Malaysian family would have a version of. The proteins and vegetables … Read More
This smoky Korean chicken recipe blends all the right flavours together for chicken that is not boring. I especially love that the gochujang paste is not particularly spicy but brings out the smokiness and umami that takes this chicken dish over the top. Every gochujang paste has a different spice level so use your own … Read More
You’ll find this delicious soup in Hong Kong style cafés. It’s full of warm and tangy flavours, it’s rich in texture and it’s super comforting. This is often served as part of a set meal at Hong Kong style cafés, where your choice is either red or white. Red is usually this borscht and white … Read More