Here is a new recipe from my mom. I am excited to try this one out as it looks pretty simple and easy to throw together on a weeknight. She has sent me pictures every time she has made it, and it makes me wish that I was at home in California so I could taste it.… Continue reading Shanghai Vegetable Rice
Lately, my mom has been sending me all these photos of her version of Takoyaki. I was surprised because she has never made it for me before but she has made it a few times now and seems to have perfected her recipe. I asked her to share her secrets and she has below: “I… Continue reading Mom’s “Takoyaki”
A new recipe from my mom: “It is getting warmer outside so I sometimes try to eat lighter meals but I don’t want to sacrifice on the flavor. Now my new goal is to eat until I am only 80% full, so maybe I can lose a couple of pounds without too much effort! I know I need to… Continue reading Bean Thread Noodle Salad
Here is a quick and easy recipe, courtesy of my Mom: “I used to have the impression that orzo is kind of boring food, and I did not know how to dress it up or make it tastier. A few years ago, when my husband and I were looking for a place to host a brunch for the day… Continue reading Mom’s Orzo Salad
When Suzy and I have our nightly phone conversations, we always ask each other “what’s for dinner?” to stay updated on each other’s culinary adventures. Lately, I have been thinking of the homemade dishes I had when I was little. I love carbs – bread, rice, noodles. One dish that I have not found in local Chinese restaurants… Continue reading Childhood Pancake Stir Fry
I asked my mom to share her recipe for one of her specialties. My dad and I are spoiled and have had the chance to eat hundreds of homemade potstickers over the years. My mom’s recipe is below: “It is getting close to Chinese New Year which reminds me of potstickers. Keep in mind 60… Continue reading Homemade Potstickers
Here is a new recipe from my mom. I haven’t tried her potatoes yet, but they look pretty tasty! However, I can vouch for the broccoli and fish chunks! “My husband is a meat and potato person, and I don’t want to make a big bowl of potato salad, mashed potatoes, or scalloped potatoes! I had been checking different potato… Continue reading A Balanced Meal: Pan Fried Potato Cakes, Fish, and Steamed Broccoli
This is a soup my mom often makes for me when I am visiting home. We usually eat lots of rich food during the holidays (prime rib, popovers, cakes, etc), which I love, but sometimes your body craves something lighter but still nutritious. My mom will whip up this chicken soup in minutes whenever I… Continue reading Twice Cooked Chicken Soup
This is a dish that my mom used to make when I was little. It is tasty and quick and she has shared the recipe below. “After I saw Suzy’s dish—Blackened Pork Chops and Veggies, I was hungry. Today in Aptos, it is not too cold, but very wet, and we all welcome the sweet little drops!… Continue reading Ants Climbing the Tree
This is a recipe that my mom taught me over the phone. She kept telling me how tasty these chicken thighs were that she had made and then she sent me a picture. I knew right away it was something that I had all the ingredients for already and that my husband would love. This… Continue reading Chicken with Garlic and Ginger
Little Bun, Big Steamer 