You really don’t see this dish anywhere outside of the Zhejiang/Shanghai area. Zhejiang is famous for its seafood, as well as its ancient water towns like Zhou Zhuang (周庄), Wu Zhen (乌鎮) and Xi Tang (西塘). Fun fact: They filmed a good portion of Mission Impossible III in Xi Tang! If you ever travel to China, make a point to visit as least one of these ancient water towns. It’s extremely picturesque––all your photos will resemble ancient Chinese paintings!...
If you know us at The Woks of life, you may be wondering why Bill, the American Born Chinese (ABC) guy, is presenting this Shanghainese ji cai tofu soup and why Judy, the native born Shanghai city girl and now assimilated Chinese American is not making it. I think it must be the same “wife technique” she used to make me cook our Ma Lan Tou with Spiced Tofu and the Sauteed Clover Cao Tou stir fry, both of which are iconic Shanghainese dishes....
Posted Dec 15, 2019, Updated May 05, 2024 Is it even Christmas if you don’t make gingerbread cookies? I’d have to say no, because no other cookie in our repertoire (click here for our favorite cookie recipes) smells and tastes like the holidays quite as much as these soft gingerbread cookies! Plus, they are legitimately the best gingerbread cookies you’ll ever eat! They have crispy edges with soft and chewy centers and are perfectly spiced!...
I posted this picture to my Instagram of breakfast I made for my husband’s day off - Sooji Ka Halwa leftovers from the night before, cumin-spiced potato cubes and pooris The only step that has potential to ruin this recipe is the roasting of the semolina - the rest of the steps are remarkably difficult to mess up. You must ensure that the semolina is heating at medium-low and that you stir constantly....
With a container (or two!) of fresh sour cream and some herbs and spices from the pantry, this dip comes together in mere minutes! And it’s totally customizable with extra seasonings and other favorites add-ins available right in the pantry! Quick & Easy! This dip uses simple ingredients you most likely have in your fridge and pantry right now. It’s so easy to make and only takes minutes! Just mix all ingredients together and chill so flavors can blend!...
A Long Journey to Clam Appreciation (If you want to get straight to the nitty gritty of this recipe, skip down to the next section. If you’re open to a little storytime, keep reading!) There was a time when the idea of me posting a seafood recipe would’ve been laughable—bordering on absurd. Here’s a somewhat shocking fact about me, Sarah Leung, food blogger, recipe developer, and self-professed lover of all things food: I HATED seafood when I was growing up....
A flaky pie crust is filled with a rich and creamy sweet potato filling and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve this delicious pie on the picnic table or the holiday table, and watch it disappear! We Love Sweet Potato Pie Homemade pies are the perfect way to end a holiday meal. Use a pre-made pie crust or a homemade crust if time allows. It uses ingredients you likely have on hand, don’t wait for Thanksgiving, this pie can be made any time of year....
December is the busiest month in our house because of course, it’s Christmas, but we also have 3 birthdays on top of countless parties and gatherings. It just seems I can never catch a moment in the month of December. I love to have baking to share with guests and friends but I really don’t always have a ton of time. Being short on time, I came up with this easy recipe using a Betty Crocker™ mix while adding in some delicious holiday flavor....
The colours, the speckling of nuts and jewel-coloured raisins, the texture. And I haven’t even yet talked about just how satisfying a plate of warm Zarda is after a spicy meal. Or eaten alongside a hot biryani or pilau - iykyk 😉. Traditionally served on special and happy occasions such as weddings and Eid, I made this particular batch to celebrate landing my first official job! What is Zarda? Zarda is a traditional Pakistani sweet dish made with rice, sugar, nuts and cardamom seeds....
I think it’s because we’re all scrambling to make up for lost time, and the old distractions of everyday life are (thankfully) starting to crop up again. It seems everyone is determined to have the best summer literally ever—no hyperbole intended. Now that we’re vaccinated, we’re looking to balance everyone’s safety with our excitement over having the great summer that we decidedly didn’t last year. I think the best part has been seeing the friends and family that are close to home, but have felt worlds and oceans away for the past year and a half....
Man tou delivery guys, with bags and bags of man tou hanging off their electric mopeds and bicycle carts, can be see criss-crossing the streets of the city to deliver these warm buns to restaurants and markets. In their many shapes and varieties, people eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In general, people from southern China often prefer rice as their primary starch, but people from Northern China often prefer noodles and man tou....
Aloo Anday is simple, basic and economic. It reminds me of lazy afternoon lunches at home, or days when you’re completely hungover and in a food-induced coma and just need the simplest of the simple. These Aloo Anday are also approved by my 2 year old daughter, Z. I actually had a pretty hard time trying to take these pictures! She was busy by my side trying to prod and poke the Aloo and Anday, as children do with food they want!...
This melt-in-your-mouth recipe combines tender pastry with apples baked in a deliciously spiced, buttery sauce. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream these homemade apple dumplings will give everyone warm fuzzy feelings. What is an Apple Dumpling? If you’ve never had apple pie dumplings, then you’re in for a special treat. With flavors that are similar to apple pie, this is a favorite dessert recipe. Whole apples are peeled, topped with cinnamon sugar, wrapped in flaky pastry dough, and then baked in a spiced sauce until bubbling and syrupy....
Posted Aug 07, 2023, Updated May 11, 2024 The next time you have some overripe bananas, consider trying something new (don’t worry banana bread, I still love you), and make these banana cupcakes! They’re just as yummy as banana cake only in single-serving portions, making them perfect to serve at a party or brunch! Banana Cupcakes: Ingredients & Substitutions All-purpose flour. Cake flour can be used in place of all-purpose flour for a slightly lighter texture....
If you love Enchiladas and you love dip, then you’ll LOVE this Beef Enchilada Dip! Made with ground beef, the secret ingredient is refried beans which makes it gorgeously creamy and dip-like. The Genesis of This Enchilada Dip As the cook, I declare it my right to do as much taste testing as I deem “necessary”. The problem, however, is that when I’m making Beef Enchiladas, the amount of taste testing I do of the fragrant creamy filling is far more than necessary....
How To Use Belacan Sauce We used the belacan sauce most often as a condiment with rice or congee as it’s quite salty. We would also sometimes use it as an add-in for cooking certain dishes. If you can’t find belacan, shrimp sauce also works as a substitute. I remember having a tablespoon or two with some warm white rice, and I personally think that is the best way to eat it....
Posted Dec 05, 2023, Updated Aug 11, 2024 This is the best waffle recipe ever. Once you try it, you’ll say, “Goodbye” to boxed waffle mixes forever! These homemade waffles are rich and flavorful, light and crispy and absolute breakfast perfection. Skip the processed ingredients found in freezer waffles or store-bought mixes and make your own at home with simple, organic ingredients. This waffle recipe makes a large batch, which is perfect so you can freeze and enjoy them all week long....
The sauce is extra easy to make from scratch (no roux required) and full of flavor for a quick weeknight meal. The Best Broccoli Casserole My family absolutely LOVES broccoli rice casserole but I have to say we love this pasta version just as much! It’s filled with all of the things we love best, but it’s versatile enough for mix-ins and substitutions! Ingredients BROCCOLI This recipe is full of fresh crisp broccoli of course!...
Similar to early Chinese American dishes like Egg Foo Young, Chop Suey, and Chicken Chow Mein, this recipe barely resembles anything you can find in China, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious! What is Chinese Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon? Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon is made by layering bacon on a large butterflied shrimp, dipping it in egg, searing in a wok, and serving on a bed of savory ketchup-y onions....
Posted Oct 21, 2020, Updated Mar 18, 2024 These homemade candied almonds are better than the cinnamon roasted nuts you find at the mall or fair (like these cinnamon sugar pecans)! They are easy to make with only 6 ingredients and make your house smell like absolute heaven while they’re roasting! These cinnamon roasted almonds can be eaten warm as a sweet snack, served as a salad topper, etc. They also make great gifts for friends and neighbors for the holidays!...
