Mickey Pretzels

I love soft pretzels especially from Disney. We had a Disney themed party so I decided to pair up some Currywurst with some pretzel bites. At first I thought this recipe would be tricky and challenging but it turned out to be very easy to make. My kid also enjoyed helping me and loved rolling…

Chinese Mayo Fruit Salad with Shrimp

When I was a kid, I remember having this salad at Chinese restaurants. It’s an easy salad with simple ingredients. Yes, the name sounds strange. Yes, there is shrimp with mayo with fruit salad. Begin by draining the fruit in a sieve. Toss the fruit with salad and let it continue draining for at least…

Soy Sauce Braised Drumsticks

Easy and quick, this soy sauce braised drumsticks make a simple dinner. This dish reminds me of home cooked meals made by my grandpa. Ingredients Directions

Cinnamon French Toast

French toast is a favourite in our house especially after a week of toast. It is an easy way to use up older bread. In a mixing bowl, add 2 eggs, 2/3 milk, 3 tsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix until combined. Heat up a frying pan on medium heat. Dip…

Purple Sweet Potato Pancake

I have been addicted to purple sweet potato. I love the colour and candy like taste when you bake it just right. Here is a recipe to incorporate sweet potatoes into pancakes! Begin by making your sweet potato paste. Wrap the purple sweet potato in aluminum foil. Bake the purple sweet potato in a 350…

Strawberry Tiramisu

This dessert is an easy no bake dessert that isn’t too sweet. I made this kid friendly with no caffeine or alcohol. Make strawberry compote. Start by finely cutting up 1 – 1 1/2 cups of strawberries. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Mix well and set aside for at least…

Rice Cooker Mochi

I’ve have an addiction to mochi and have a lot sweet rice in the pantry so I decided to give this recipe a try. Begin by soaking the sweet rice overnight. Cook the rice in a rice cooker. I have a handy measure on the side of my rice cooker but it is usually a…

Purple Sweet Potato Salt Bread

I have been addicted to making salt bread after it became a thing in Vancouver. This recipe is similar to my other salt bread (shio pan) recipe. Check this recipe out for photos of the different steps. Begin by preparing the sweet potato by poking holes in it with a fork. Try to just pierce…

Miso Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts might be one of my favourite vegetables to bake in the oven. This variation combines roasted brussel sprouts and miso. Miso paste gives it a wonderful umami flavour. Begin by washing and cutting the brussel sprouts in half. Turn the oven to 400 F. Place the brussel sprouts on a baking pan and…

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,…