Food to gladden the heart
These buttery Cashew Nut Cookies have a crumbly sandy texture and a deliciously nutty flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or the holidays.
The Chinese New Year is only 6 days away from today. I am happy that it falls on a Saturday this year because that means both my sons will be able to come home for the celebration. I have more or less decided on the menu for the Reunion Dinner and have started baking some cookies.
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These tasty Black Olives Sausage Cups are the perfect appetizers for Game Day or any social gathering. Very quick and easy to prepare.
Use leftover cranberry sauce to make this moist, tender Cranberry Sauce Pork Loin Roast with creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Only an hour to prepare.
This rich, creamy Nutella Hot Chocolate with a hint of hazelnut is a treat for the winter months. Delicious topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
If you have never eaten Oven Roasted Chestnuts, it is time to give them a try. They are sweet, nutty, and perfect for the holidays.
Singapore Teochew Bak Kut Teh is a version of pork ribs tea with a clear garlicky and peppery broth. Only a few ingredients and very easy to prepare.
A beautiful Green Tomato Tart layered with cheese, caramelized onions, green tomatoes, feta, and mint leaves. Perfect for the weekend or holiday table.
Use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make an amazing Turkey Broth Hot Pot. Perfect for another delicious family bonding time around the holiday table.
This eggless Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumb Topping is like a dessert. It is creamy, not too sweet, and perfect for your holiday table.
Thailand Sojourn Part 2 – a 5-course Thai cooking class, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and an excursion along the Chao Phraya River.
Thailand Sojourn Part 1 – highlights of the beginning of my visit to Bangkok and Nakhon Rachasima (a.k.a. Korat) complete with two market tours.
Delicious Apple Recipes to get you in the mood for fall/autumn. Choose from smoothies, salads, side dishes, main dishes, and desserts.
These simple and tasty Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are a great way to enjoy the abundance of a fall harvest. Only 20 minutes to prepare.
Soft, chewy, not too sweet, and almost addicting Chocolate Chip Cookies. So tasty and comforting, it is hard to stop at just one.
A collection of the Best Ever Hearty Soups and Stews on the blog with heart and belly warming dishes for cooler days and colder months.
Fabulously tasty and attractive Seafood Paella with sausage, salmon, shrimps, and mussels. it is an experience you don’t want to miss.
A combo of sweet and tart flavors and a variety of textures make this Fresh Fig Lettuce Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing a must-try when figs are in season.
This creamy Fig Banana Smoothie with luscious figs, ripe bananas, and your choice of a non-diary milk is a must-try. Has a honey sweet, mildly earthy taste.
Learn how to make Sweet Red Bean Mash in this video tutorial. It is a popular ingredient used in many Chinese and Southeast Asian desserts.
Ais Kacang Gula Melaka (Shaved Ice with Beans and Palm Sugar Syrup) – a Malaysian dessert with a medley of toppings. Very cool and refreshing on a warm day.
Crunchy green beans and flavorful spice paste makes this Green Beans Belacan Stir Fry a tasty side dish. Best eaten with lots of rice.
