Green Tea Mille Crepe

by Yi April 22, 2012
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Let me preface this post by saying again that…I am not a huge fan of desserts and pastries and then I’ll immediately make another BUT exception to that claim The newest addition to my ever [...]

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Braised Spicy Pumpkin (肉碎燜南瓜)

by Yi April 15, 2012
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I mentioned in the past that Chinese cuisine puts a big focus on the balance between protein and vegetables. In a given meal it is very common to see a good combination of protein dishes [...]

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Dry-Fried String Beans (乾煸四季豆)

by Yi April 6, 2012
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String beans are loved by many people because they are healthy and delicious.  Like all legumes string beans are rich in protein and fiber and low in fat. If you are like me who is [...]

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Hokkien Fried Rice (福建炒飯 )

by Yi March 31, 2012
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That’s right, fried rice, or 炒飯 in Chinese, is probably one of the most well known stables in Chinese cuisine.  In North America, fried rice has been popularized in the form sold at Chinese takeout [...]

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Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

by Yi March 17, 2012
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Pineapple is a popular tropical fruit in many countries around the world. In Chinese cooking, you can find the traces of pineapple from sweet and sauce pork to pineapple fried rice, to Chinese pineapple shortcake. [...]

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Cola Glazed Wings (可樂雞翼)

by Yi March 11, 2012
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While some eat to live, others live to eat. I like to think myself as an adventurous eater, someone who likes to embrace different cuisines from rudimentary to refined, someone who likes to try new [...]

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Easy Stir Fry: Bamboo and Pork (竹筍炒肉絲)

by Yi March 4, 2012
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Let me tell you that one of the reasons I enjoy blogging is that I get to interact with readers and other bloggers that share the same interest as me. So if you have anything [...]

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Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot (麻辣火鍋)

by Yi February 26, 2012
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This is Part II of the Hot Pot Series. Here are the other posts in this series: Part I – Introduction to Chinese Hot Pot Part III – Clear Soup Hot Pot In Part I [...]

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Zen Rolls and More {Marx Foods Recipe Contest}

by Yi February 19, 2012
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Let’s admit it. If you are a food blogger, an avid home cook, a long time food network devotee, or just someone enjoys being in the kitchen, you’ve probably at some point thought of competing [...]

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Chocolate-Strawberry Panna Cotta

by Yi February 12, 2012
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! IF finding that perfect gift for your loved one and planning the most romantic dinner for two of you have not wearied you down at this point congratulations you’ve survived this [...]

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