Over the summer, I introduced my young kids to a cold noodle dish. Mind you, they love this source of carbs, but typically eat them hot, either as a stir fry, pasta with tomato sauce, or with soup. Nervous to let them try something completely out of the ordinary, I was pleased to find that they both ...
Chinese-style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋排骨)
Gosh I love ribs, and it can be cooked any way, any style! Steamed, barbecued, pressure cooked, baked, braised, give me them all!!! I've shared a recipe for Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans, a popular dim sum dish that my family eats for dinner (well, because I make them). In today's post, I will ...
Acai Bowl (using Acai Powder)
Back in April, I traveled to Hawaii with my in-laws, where I had one too many acai bowls. It's been unbearably hot and steamy in New York this summer and I haven't had much of an appetite for heavy meals, so figured incorporating acai bowls into my diet will be appropriate!What is Açaí?Açaí, which ...
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) with Oyster Sauce 蠔油芥籣
I say this understandingly: vegetables aren't everyone's cup of tea. If I had to choose between a savory steak or a salad, I'd likely go for the former (although it would be ideal to have it served WITH a salad). BUT as we all know, since we need vegetables in a well-balanced, nutritious diet, ...
Easiest One Pot Rice Cooker Rice Recipe
There's only so much time in a day, let alone 24 hours to prep and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner, work 8+ hours, do household chores, etc. That is the sole reason why I’ve created rackoflam.com, because I am aware that life as a working parent, or a busy person in general, can be challenging. By ...