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Continue ReadingVietnamese Curry is a dish near and dear to my heart. I love it and tend to make huge batches that could possibly last for days of leftovers. I was in need of something creative to do with my curry, so I combined my love of baking with curry. I invented these Vietnamese Curry Puffs…
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Continue ReadingDennis’ Famous Whiskey Hoisin Ribs One of the perks to being married to my husband is enjoying the company of his Godparents. Visiting them at their home in beautiful Vancouver BC always leads to numerous culinary adventures—from the best fish and chips at Pajo’s in Steveston, to the amazing home cooked meals from Uncle Dennis.…
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Continue ReadingI make yogurt every week in my Instant Pot, I started making these smoothies to change things up a bit and it’s perfect for a quick breakfast. They’re also a big hit with my kids, I love that I can give them a drink that’s nutritious, packed with vitamins and probiotics. I make them ahead…
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Continue ReadingI love yogurt. Whenever I see a new form of this cultured treat, I have the urge to test it out and compare it to my list of all time favorites. Beijing Yogurt requires no spoon because it’s a drinkable yogurt, it’s sweet and tart at the same time – absolutely delicious! In China its…
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Continue ReadingJapanese Curry is probably the most delicious British Food in existence. Yes-thats right. This delicious staple of Japanese Cuisine was originally adopted by the Japanese Navy from the British Navy as a way to avoid a vitamin B deficiency. Thank goodness they did, because this dish is a hit in any culture. After years of…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite things to get at Din Tai Fung is their Pork Chop Fried Rice. After several attempts of reverse engineering the recipe, I think I have perfected their deep fried pork chops. Hopefully you’ll try out my copycat recipe and let me know how you think it compares to Din Tai Fung.
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Continue ReadingImagine finding the perfect cheesecake recipe—fluffy, creamy, tangy, and rich… This Matcha Cheesecake is made with a foolproof no-bake technique guaranteed to impress your most discerning foodie friends. I served them in mini dessert cups, but you could also use a 6 or 7 inch springform pan if you wanted to make a standard cheesecake.…
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Continue ReadingMy Grandfather was a Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Doctor, so its in my genes to seek out natural remedies to heal our bodies. Around this time of year I always protect my immunity with this special turmeric milk passed down in my family for generations. It has worked wonders for me—often stopping an oncoming cold…
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Continue ReadingPho may be the most beneficial thing that came from the unanimously unpopular French occupation of Indochina. Pho, Banh Mi, Coffee, Banh Xeo—all of these and many more make Vietnamese Cuisine the only asian culinary culture directly shaped by European influence. In fact—the use of beef in Vietnam was scarce before the French demanded this…
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