Choco Zucchini Cupcakes
Looking for more ways to get the kids to eat vegetables? Try these Choco Zucchini Cupcakes. Trust me, they won’t know :P… Read More Choco Zucchini Cupcakes
Category: Snack
All-In-One-Place Recipes
I admit that when it comes to writing down recipes I’m that person who scribbles it down on the nearest piece of paper. I have sticky notes on the refrigerator and half-written recipe cards shoved into what’s supposed to be a recipe binder. And the next time I want to use the recipe again, I’m… Read More All-In-One-Place Recipes
Chocolate Weight Loss Muffins
Do you know the muffin man? He lives on Drury Lane, or at least he does in the Mother Goose rhymes. Muffins as Americans know them are very different from those of British, or English, muffins. British muffins date back to the 10th century and are made with yeast and have a flat shape; American… Read More Chocolate Weight Loss Muffins
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour dishes can be found throughout Asia, with the protein being anything from seafood to poultry, beef, and pork. I find that chicken is more tender, so today’s recipe consists of poultry. Sweet and sour chicken dates back to 18th century China, with many provinces claiming its first creation. My recipe is a… Read More Sweet and Sour Chicken
New Year’s Rice Cakes
The best way to ring in the New Year, in my opinion, is with some rice cakes. For my people–the Hmong–rice cakes, or ncuav, signify a good harvest. It means everyone has labored well for the year, so we take a break from our hard work and celebrate the coming of the new year–with family,… Read More New Year’s Rice Cakes
Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls
When it comes to gift-giving over the holidays, many of us think of chocolates, gingerbread men, fruit cakes, and hard candy. But why not give a savory rather than a sweet? As a sign of love and appreciation, my mother always made egg rolls for friends and family. This year I’ve decided to do the… Read More Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls
Fish and Chips
One advice I give myself is to not watch cooking shows at night, and yet I do. This causes me to crave that particular food I’m watching. For instance, the other night I decided to watch Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets and instantly wanted a slice of French silk pie; last night while watching Testing the… Read More Fish and Chips
Chinese Green Onion Pancakes
Green Onion Pancakes, or congyoubing in Chinese (蔥油餅), are a traditional snack that can still be found on the streets of China today. Made from flour, green onions (scallions) and water, these layered, crispy, thin pancakes are quick and easy to make–though greasy–and make a great breakfast or snack food. As someone who enjoys cooking… Read More Chinese Green Onion Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve been wanting to make some pumpkin muffins for many years now, but every time I buy a squash or pumpkin puree I end up making a pie. Fast forward to the present and what did I do with half a can of puree from the fridge?–bake some muffins! The name “muffin” was first printed… Read More Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Onigirazu (Cabinet Cookery)
Onigirazu is a rice ball that one does not need to roll in their hands, or touch the filling, as it is wrapped in seaweed wrap. The end result is a sandwich-like onigiri, or rice ball. The making of this is very recent, having first appeared in 1990 in the manga “Cooking Papa”. Like many… Read More Onigirazu (Cabinet Cookery)