Is it getting HOT IN HURRRR or what?? (By the way, where has Nelly gone? 🤔) Temperatures have been rising in New York, hitting temperatures in the mid-80's to low 90's! However, I am NOT going to complain because this beats snow and New York winters any time!!So what have you guys been doing to stay ...
3 Ingredients Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe)
Temperatures have been rising lately, putting me in the mood for some refreshing ice cream! What's great about making this treat at home is: you do not need an ice cream maker! The only appliance necessary is a hand mixer, alternatively a standing mixer or your hands + a whisk! As if that is not ...
Air Fryer Plantain Chips (Tostones)
I love a good, healthy snack, especially during movie nights with my other half (when the toddler's asleep). Some of my favorites include dried mangoes, popcorn (all kinds), taro chips and plantain chips!! The latter can be quite costly when you buy them in stores. May I add, one bag just isn't ...
Instant Pot Fish Congee (魚片粥)
There's a reason why Goldilocks was eyeing the three bears' bowls of porridge - it's a comfort food that warms our bellies AND our hearts! I grew up eating rice porridge, or congee, often for breakfast or when I was feeling ill. My parents typically made us plain congee with a variety of side ...
Air Fryer or Oven-Baked Japanese Mussels Dynamite
AYCE (All You Can Eat) buffets - do you dig it? I certainly do, and I prepare for them by wearing loose sweatpants and an empty stomach. If you decide to walk in for unlimited eating with a belt, please loosen it up or remove it halfway through the meal. What is the purpose of paying a flat fee to ...
Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls) 肠粉 Shortcut Recipe
Cheung fun (steamed rice noodle rolls) is a Cantonese street food that is topped with tasty sauces and often eaten as breakfast, lunch or a snack. The most common pairing with cheung fun is curried fish balls. When I used to reside in Lower Manhattan, specifically Two Bridges, my family and I would ...
Steamed Mussels in White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Have we had enough of this pandemic or what? Besides a normal lifestyle, I truly miss dining out - being seated by friendly staff, presented with a warm bread basket and ordering some delicious starters, like a pot of mussels! With dining restrictions still enforced, I have no choice but to make my ...
Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Daikon & Carrots)
There are a handful of items that I can eat once a week and not get sick of, bánh mì being one of them! If you're not familiar with bánh mì, it means bread in Vietnamese and is a term used to refer to a popular sandwich that is typically filled with a variety of meats, pickled daikon & carrots, ...
Red Bean Pudding Cake (Boot Jai Go 砵仔糕) Recipe
If it is not obvious enough, I love the Hong Kong cuisine and street foods! A huge contributor may be my upbringing - being raised in a Cantonese-speaking household that lived just a few blocks away from Chinatown and went to TVB series for entertainment 😁. For these reasons, I've discovered foods ...
Asian SMASHED Cucumber Salad Recipe (拍黄瓜沙拉)
I love a delicious salad, whether there are 15 ingredients or just a handful. As long as the components are fresh and the dressing is flavorful, I'd dig in! It is a great way to squeeze in some greens and vegetables, creating a more well-balanced diet! While you don't often find salads in Asian ...
Instant Pot Japanese Curry Recipe (日本咖喱)
A couple of decades ago (yes I am old), one of my sisters made me Japanese curry over rice and I fell in love with the flavors, ingredients and ease. Surprisingly, the curry was not made with what I am used to seeing - curry powder and spices that I can't count with all my fingers. All that was ...
Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry Recipe (西芥蓝牛肉)
Fried rice, chicken wings, French fries and egg rolls are NOT the only items you can order off of a menu at a Chinese takeout joint! Food from these establishments once had a bad rap for potential MSG, high sodium content and/or being too caloric. However, I must add my two cents: as with all ...
