Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Author: annathetwinkie
It's August 15th, which means only 15 more days until school starts (remotely)! I spent a LOT of time in the kitchen this quarantine/ summer, so I thought I'd share some of the highlights. As much as I hate being stuck at home, this has been the perfect opportunity to try some more Western cooking. … Continue reading Summer Recipe Roundup
Hi! The plan was to do a summer recipe roundup, but.....we took a trip to a Chinese market and came back with some gold. Beef shank isn't just delicious (HELLO TENDON!), it's leaner and cheaper than most other cuts, which makes it a perfect new addition to the repertoire. Let's get cooking! Ingredients 1lb beef … Continue reading Recipe Post: Red Braised Beef Shank
Hi!!!! I'm back after an (unannounced) summer break- sorry about that.... But, I'm here to catch everyone up with all the summer happenings. As crazy as everything has been, I must say I got a lot done. Research- Research has definitely been the highlight of the summer. Our school has a cool program called SURA, … Continue reading Summer Happenings!
Hi, I'm back and very lucky to be safe with my family. The US has gone crazy over the past week, but it's not my place to comment. What I do know is that during stressful times, there's nothing like comfort food to calm those nerves. So, I'm here with some serious comfort food: Chili! … Continue reading Recipe Post: Classic Chili
Hi!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! The annual neighborhood BBQs and parties might be canceled, but I hope everyone still had a great time. We had a couple of family friends over and had a nice get together on Friday (early celebration 😉 ). But... now that the leftovers are gone, … Continue reading Easy Mozzarella Meatball Bake
Hi!! It's been a LOOONG while. There hasn't been much happening in our kitchen, but I'm back today with a delicious recipe. Just in time for Florida's slow reopening too! So...let's get cooking! Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal 5 tbsp cream cheese 4 tsp honey cinnamon, to taste 1/4 cup egg whites Directions Preheat oven to … Continue reading Recipe Post: Oatmeal Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Another week, another recipe! One of my favourite dishes of all time in steamed fish. Unfortunately, we neither have good fish nor a steam pot. Well, I came out a hack! This recipe is simple, healthy and delicious. Let's get cooking! Ingredients 4 4-6oz tilapia filets 1 cup chicken broth seasoning, to taste Directions Preheat … Continue reading Recipe Post: Foil Steamed Tilapia
Hi! It's been a while, but I'm back! Cabin fever is seriously setting in, but we're holding up surprisingly well. With that said, I have a delicious, healthy breakfast recipe to kick off the day. Ingredients 2 cups oats 4 small bananas 1/4 cup egg whites 1tsp baking powder cinnamon, to taste Directions Place oats, … Continue reading Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Another day, another recipe! My parents got some kimchi and tofu before the Asian store closed, and I decided to dip into the precious Asian stores. I must say, it was 1000% worth the splurge. Ingredients 1 package (16oz) firm tofu, cubed 1 large onion, sliced 1 cup kimchi, chopped 6 cups chicken stock 3/4 … Continue reading Recipe Post: Kimchi Tofu Stew
Hi!!! The situation has unfortunately turned for the worse. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves physically and mentally. As we batten down the hatches, it's time to pull out the non-perishables. These easy, delicious bean burgers are the perfect for those grey days at home. (lighting isn't the best LOL) Ingredients 1 can … Continue reading Recipe Post: Bean Burgers
