K Lee

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,…

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…