Sourdough Shio Pan

This is my attempt to a shio pan or Japanese salt bread. Using sourdough starter, this shio pan was had nice chewy sourbread taste. The best part is making this recipe with my 4 year old who wants to bake and cook all the time. Start by mixing 2 cups flour, 1 1/3 teaspoon sugar,…

Baked Salmon and Rice

This is an easy dinner idea that my family really enjoys. Start by making rice. Add some furikake to the rice and mix well. Layer the rice in a baking tray. Next slice some salmon and layer the salmon on the rice. Heat up the oven to 350 degrees C. On the salmon add a…

Mochi Waffles

I love making waffles for the weekend. They are easy, quick and can be saved in the freezer for weekday breakfast. This version of waffles uses sweet rice flour or mochiko to make a chewy gluten free version. In a mixing bowl, add one egg, 1/3 cup corn starch, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon…

Brigeradiero Tarts

Brigeradiero is a Brazilian sweet made with condensed milk and chocolate. I made a variation of the sweet and put it in mini tarts. This is also an easy dessert to make with your 4 year old. My kid loved to decorate the tarts. Enjoy! Ingredients Directions

Chicken Pot Pie

These are easy individual sized chicken pot pies that are a lot easier than you think. Having store bought puff pastry on hand makes this recipe simple! Start with making the chicken filling. Dice the carrots, celery and onions. Add to a frying pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic, thyme and bay…

Baked Chinese Spaghetti Bolognese

This is a simple recreation of a classic Chinese Spaghetti Bolognese dish. It is sweeter than your traditional bolognese. Heat up a pan on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and ground beef. Break up the ground beef and cook for 5-8 minutes or until done. Add salt and pepper. Set aside. Dice up the…

Spam Musubi Bowl

Spam Musubi is a Hawaiian snack made from grilled spam in a sweet soy sauce. Usually served on a block of rice and wrapped in seaweed. This deconstructed version of Spam Musubi is simple and easy. Try different Spam flavours as a variation. To make the Spam Musubi start by dicing up the spam. In…

Spanakopita Spring Rolls

This is a twist on the traditional Chinese spring rolls. I made a spanakopita filling and wrapped it in a spring roll wrapper. It was a great hand held version of the Greek pie. Start by heating up a pan to wilt the spinach. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and then the spinach and…

Jungle Animal Themed Birthday

My kid was introduced to Zobomofoo and could not stop talking about going to Animal Junction. We decided to create his own Animal Junction themed birthday and geared it towards more of a  jungle animal vibe. For the venue, we rented out Elefun Play Center in Coquitlam BC. They had a fun themed play area…

Asian Moussaka

Traditionally moussaka is a Greek dish but I found a recipe with an Asian twist. Start by making the white sauce by mixing the 1 cup cream, 125g cream cheese, 1 egg and 1/2 cup water. Blend with an immersion blender. On the stovetop, heat up the white sauce until thickened. Turn off and remove…