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Pipa tofu is a Chinese delicacy and a most delicious way to enjoy tofu. Each morsel is crispy on the outside and pillowy soft inside. It’s a real treat! Traditionally, the recipe includes minced shrimps, but this can totally be omitted to make a vegetarian version with mushrooms and carrots. You can use any type …
Have you tasted a delicious curry in a restaurant but feel intimidated to make it at home? No more fear with this easy recipe! Thai curries are named red or green after the color of the chili used in making the curry paste. There are also other curries like Panang, Jungle and Massaman curries. Here’s …
What are Fresh Vegetarian Rolls? These are Vietnamese little delicacies – also known as fresh spring rolls – which are perfect for the hot summer days. Traditionally they are filled with boiled pork, shrimps and fresh herbs and called “Goi Cuon”, literally meaning “salad rolls”. Check how to roll the rice paper to make Goi …
Poké is a Hawaiian rice bowl, typically topped with raw fish like tuna or salmon and assorted vegetables. Here’s a tasty vegan Poke rice bowl version. It’s so healthy and easy to put together and you could use your favorite raw vegetables or what you can find in your fridge or pantry. Check this post …
This is an easy and fun recipe using foil to shape the puff pastry into cute carrot-shaped appetizers, perfect for Easter. Click here to view my Festive Easter Lunch menu. Your children could even help you with shaping the foil and making the filling. The recipe is perfect for the hostess as the carrot-shaped puff …
I tasted the best German potato pancakes while visiting Guido’s family home in a quaint town nestled between Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. The authentic German potato pancakes were prepared by Unkel Theo, in his backyard by the Rhine River, at a family gathering. He fried the pancakes till golden on the little stove in the cabin …
Traditionally, on St Paddy’s day, people serve Irish dishes made with corned beef, cabbage and potatoes… This year, how about making a green themed menu, to go with a good Irish Stout! The Soup To start with, here’s a simple yet absolutely delicious pea and spinach soup recipe, shared by my sister Nhumy from New …
This is my sister Nhumy’s go-to recipe for a light and delicious vegetable soup that has won her rave reviews! It’s has no cream and dairy, but is unctuous, almost velvety to the palate. It’s best to use fresh peas if in season, otherwise use frozen green peas, not the canned variety. Home made chicken …
Gado-gado is an Indonesian salad of slightly boiled, blanched or steamed vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, boiled potato, fried tofu or tempeh, , served with a tasty peanut sauce dressing. Actually Gado-Gado means “Mix-Mix” in Indonesian. So basically, you can use any mixed raw or blanched vegetables to make this appetizing and healthy vegetarian dish. Now, …
The Cranberry and Brie Christmas Wreath is a very popular appetizer in our family, and it’s perfect for the festive season. It’s delicious and pretty, don’t you agree? On top, it’s so easy to make with store bought puff pastry, and suitable for a small gathering (4 to 6 people). Here’s the step-by-step guide and …
