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    • Soups and Appetizers
      • Yellow Croaker and Clover soup (黄鱼草头汤)
      • Bone Soup 骨头汤
      • Duck soup (老鸭汤)
      • Oxtail Soup (牛尾骨汤)
      • Salted Duck Eggs (咸鸭蛋)
      • Quick Chinese-style Pickled Daikon (泡萝卜)
      • Turtle Soup (甲鱼汤)
      • Fishhead Soup (鱼头汤)
      • Recipe Post: Pickled Chinese Lettuce Stems
      • Recipe Post: Sweet Pickled Daikon
      • Recipe Post: Stewed Cabbage and Tofu
      • Fat Choy with Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots
      • Egg dumplings (蛋饺)
      • Julienned Potatoes (土豆丝)
      • Recipe Post: Marinated Beef
      • Recipe Post: Rich Fugu Broth
      • Recipe Post: Upgraded Singapore Style Bone Tea (Bak Kut Teh)
      • Recipe Post: Snakehead Fish Soup
    • Meats
      • Braised Lamb
      • Red Braised Pork (红烧肉)
      • Steamed Short Ribs
      • Recipe Post: Steamed Pork Trotters (香蒸猪蹄)
      • Recipe Post: Steamed Pork Trotters (香蒸猪蹄)
      • Braised Ham Hock with Pickled Mustard Greens
      • Oven Roasted Cod Head
      • Beer Marinated Roast Squab
      • Fireball Shrimp
      • Grilled Blue Crabs
      • Recipe: Dry Wok Chicken (干锅鸡)
      • Recipe: Stir Fried Peppers with Pork (辣椒炒肉)
    • Breakfast
      • Epic Kitchen Hack and Sweet Potato Tortilla Española
      • Healthy Breakfast Pizza
      • Mung bean Sweet potato Porridge
      • Pumpkin Pancakes (南瓜饼)
      • Perfect Chinese Steamed Egg
      • Recipe Post: Sunny Side Up Pancakes
      • Recipe Post: Violet Love
      • French Toast Sandwich
      • Homemade Yogurt (手工酸奶)
      • Perfect Chinese Steamed Egg
      • Amazing Protein Bars
      • Happy Birthday Mom! Blueberry Muffin French Toast
      • Ridiculous Bread Pudding
    • Drinks
      • Recipe Post: Beer Latte
      • Recipe Post: Creamy Spiced Almond Cooler
      • Recipe Post: Spiked Sweet Tea
      • Egg White “Nitro Brew”
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5 Fun Facts About Me

5 Fun Facts About Me

Hi- Happy Labour Day!!!! First week of school done! I must say, I actually like taking lecture classes remotely- who knew? Also, it's nice to have a day off to process the new schedule. With that said, sophomore year is definitely more work (differential equations anyone?). I'm also starting my own research project along with … Continue reading 5 Fun Facts About Me →

  • annathetwinkie
  • September 7, 2020
Favourite Costco Finds!

Favourite Costco Finds!

Hi!!! As the title suggests, I'm trying something new. I'm never one to catch trends, but taking over 5 years to do one of the simplest, most well received type of posts: Favourite Finds Costco has been an absolute life saver the past couple of months, so I figured I'd give it some love. Here … Continue reading Favourite Costco Finds! →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 24, 2020
Summer Recipe Roundup

Summer Recipe Roundup

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 15, 2020
Recipe Post: Red Braised Beef Shank

Recipe Post: Red Braised Beef Shank

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 12, 2020
Summer Happenings!

Summer Happenings!

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! →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 9, 2020
Recipe Post: Classic Chili

Recipe Post: Classic Chili

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • June 3, 2020
Easy Mozzarella Meatball Bake

Easy Mozzarella Meatball Bake

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • May 26, 2020
Recipe Post: Oatmeal Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Recipe Post: Oatmeal Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • May 15, 2020
Recipe Post: Foil Steamed Tilapia

Recipe Post: Foil Steamed Tilapia

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • April 25, 2020
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • April 19, 2020

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