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Green Bean Shrimp Paste Chow Mein

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013 in Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Featured, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian | 0 comments

  Recently, I visited the tiny fishing village of Tai O to get a glimpse of the traditional side of Hong Kong.  The primary source of...

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Silky Carbonara with Smokey Pancetta and Courgette

Posted by on Jun 5, 2013 in Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Featured, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

  When I work late, this classic carbonara recipe (with a veggie twist) is my favourite fallback option.  It has all the trappings of...

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3-Cup Chicken

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Chicken, Featured, Main Courses | 0 comments

    Cooking Chinese food often seems like a daunting task, and conjures up images of practiced immaculate knife work, mysterious...

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Fragrant Tea Leaves Eggs

Posted by on May 16, 2013 in Dairy & Eggs, Featured, Starters | 0 comments

Many of my fondest childhood memories stem from the kitchen, where my amazing chef of a mom would whip up mouthwatering feasts while I...

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Baked Cod en Papillote with Steamed Vegetables

Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Featured, Main, Seafood | 0 comments

Now, depending on where you are in the world, Mother’s Day would have either just passed, or is still happening around you.  Here’s a meal...

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What’s for Dinner? Chicken with Intoxicating Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce

Posted by on May 8, 2013 in Chicken, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Although my family is through-and-through Beijingers, owning another property in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, has made us feel great...

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