Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: International
Hi! As you've probably noticed, I'm on a bit of a brownie kick 🙂 Last week was black bean brownies, this time it's protein brownies. These brownies have the deep richness and dense texture of the real deal, but get this: The entire recipe has less than 400 calories, no sugar AND 45g of protein! … Continue reading Unbelievable Protein Brownies
Hi! I'm back! I was supposed to post this last week (and actually had the draft written), but forgot to post... oops 😉 This week's recipe is three tries in the making. One of my favourite snacks (yes snack) growing up were the mini brownies from Costco. Of course, I've long since given up such … Continue reading Healthy Black Bean Brownies
Hi! I hope everyone had a great July 4th weekend. It was raining all weekend so no fireworks 😦 but I still had a great time. My friends in Pittsburgh did a livestream of cooking and fireworks. This online thing might not be too bad after all..... (just kidding, I can't wait to see them … Continue reading Homemade Smoked Salmon
I'm back in the kitchen! The last two recipes were heavy. For dessert, I thought I'd go back to my roots- healthy takes on indulgent favourites. What's more delightful than cream puffs! Instead of the butter and carb laden choux pastry, these cream puffs use whipped egg whites. Baking them creates a nice airy but … Continue reading Keto Cream Puffs
Hi! Fall's in full swing! It's the season for pumpkin spice everything, and the holidays are just around the corner. For me, the best part about fall is the harvest season. So, I'm going to celebrate one of my family's favourites Ingredients 8oz green beans, washed4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped1.5-2Tbsp soy sauce1.5-2Tbsp oil1/8 tsp salt1/4 … Continue reading Garlicky Green Bean Stir-fry
Hi! Another day, another recipe! I'm always surprised at how quickly the year passes, but this year, everything's been a blur! Before I know it, It's fall again! Well, I'm just in time for Pumpkin Spice Lattes and some seriously hearty meats. Here's an easy, delicious pot roast recipe for the chilly days to come! … Continue reading Simple Potato Beef Pot Roast
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, 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
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
The Red-braised Twinkie 