Cantonese dishes can be very heavy, with lots of breaded and deep fried meat. So when I want something lighter, I try to add in this mushroom and […]
Main Dish / Summer
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Lemon herb chicken thighs are a great sheet pan recipe for weekly meal prep. The marinade is zippy, lemony, and bright. Perfect with a cold salad for a […]
Breakfast / Vegan
Vegan Coconut Overnight Oats
If you are looking for extra fiber into your diet, look no further than overnight oats. They are easy, delicious, and very filling. These vegan coconut overnight oats […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Lotus Root Pork Bone Soup
Chinese lotus root pork bone soup is one of my all-time favorites of Cantonese soups. Most Cantonese meals feature a bone-broth based soup that has been simmering for […]
Asian / Dessert
Snow Ear Fungus Dessert Soup
Chinese herbal medicine is all about dried herbs, fruits, and other plants being simmered for hours, creating a sweet or savory soup that is full of nutrients. Snow […]
Appetizer / Vegan / Vegetables
Easy Crispy Chickpeas
Crispy chickpeas are a super healthy and wonderful alternative to chips. I usually can never get my husband to eat chickpeas, but when I put these easy crispy […]
Main Dish
Low Carb Lasagna
Traditional lasagna is incredibly comforting and indulgent. But as you grow older, many of us cannot have too much pasta, or the weight gain is real. Diabetes is […]
Asian / Main Dish / Seafood / Soups
Easy Miso Hotpot
Who doesn’t love a full hotpot setup? It’s interactive, very fun. You dip and cook items as you eat. But sometimes, you don’t have the time or energy […]
Asian / Main Dish / Seafood
Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce
A classic Cantonese dish with fish that is easy and super fast. This steamed fish with black bean sauce will wow you with its punchy umami flavor. It […]
Asian / Main Dish / Vegetables
Spicy Garlic Eggplant
Most eggplant dishes in Chinese cuisine are overly oily. Eggplant is basically a natural sponge. It craves moisture and absorbs whatever you cook it with. Many Chinese recipes […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Vegetables
The bone broth trend is awesome. I’m glad that the general public now understands how nutritious and delicious bone broth is. Asian people have been making bone broth […]
Asian / Side Dish / Vegetables
Easy and Healthy Tofu and Snow Pea Stir Fry
When you are a busy parent, budgeting student, or busy worker bee, getting dinner on the table can be a struggle. It’s great to have some easy and […]
Asian / Main Dish / Soups
Classic Chinese Pork Wonton Soup-The Ultimate Comfort Food
Pork Wonton Soup for Cold Weather On cold days, there is nothing you crave more than a huge bowl of piping hot, steamy, soup. Especially pork wonton soup. […]
Main Dish / Seafood / Summer
Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce
Seared salmon with chimichurri sauce should be one of your go-to weeknight dinners! Salmon is so tasty, healthy, and quick and easy to cook. There are so many ways […]
Soups
Mexican Albondigas
Soup soup soup! I love you so! Let me count the ways! Soup is such a yummy, nourishing, and healthy staple in almost every culture. It makes the […]
Appetizer / Sauces / Vegan
Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce is essentially a Catalan/Spanish-style pesto featuring red bell peppers rather than basil. It is garlicky, rich, sweet, and super yummy! You’ll love it as a spread […]
Appetizer / Seafood
The Best Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Authentic ceviche involves cooking raw seafood in citrus (usually lemon or lime juice) for many hours. But if you are someone who is concerned about food-bore illnesses, then […]
Salads / Vegetables
Chinese Salad with Tangerines
Do you ever get tired of balsamic vinaigrette? Crave different flavors? That may be a sign that you’re in a bit of a salad rut. I’ve been there. […]
Salads / Vegetables
Refreshing Salad with Apple, Craisins and Blue Cheese
If you are feeling the heat of summer, you will probably want to cool off with food. What better way than with salad? You’ll love this salad with […]
Breakfast / Dessert
Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Have More Yogurt for Dessert If you are like me, then you sometimes struggle to maintain your weight. Your love for food is over-powering. And it is so […]
