Crispy Chicken Wingettes
on Nov 16, 2009 in Poultry Appetizers and Snacks This is a recipe for Crispy Chicken Wingettes, marinated with Peri-Peri Sauce. So, how did I make the chicken crispy? I coated the chicken with sweet potato powder before deep-frying them. I had learnt this secret from one of my friends who operates...

Banana, Chocolate, And Bacon Spring Rolls
on Nov 14, 2009 in Dessert Appetizers and Snacks Ever tried having bacon in your dessert? A bizarre combination I have to admit, therefore, I am sure the majority of the response to the question will be a big “no” :-) The recipe consists of Banana, Chocolate, and of course, Bacon. The end resul...

Pistachio Macarons
on Nov 13, 2009 in Breads and Bakes Dessert This is a great French Macarons recipe for pistachio lovers. I must admit, I did have more than 3 of these little cuties. So, do check out Canelle et Vanille’s blog for the full recipe.Recipe adapted from Cannelle et VanillePistachio Macarons(Prin...

Baked Penne With Chorizo
on Nov 11, 2009 in Meats Italian Pasta and Noodles This is a fantastic Baked Penne with Chorizo. I used some fresh chorizo which are full of flavors and they tastes really good with the penne. I added the penne with mozzarella cheese after cooking the meat mixture, and topped it with some freshly gra...

Yakitori
on Nov 9, 2009 in Poultry Grilling Vegetables Japanese Look, I made some Yakitori for dinner. As many of you probably know, Yakitori is grilled chicken on sticks. Basically, you skewer the chicken pieces and vegetables of your choice and start the usual grilling and basting process. I like to have my Yak...

Chocolate Macarons
on Nov 7, 2009 in Breads and Bakes Dessert Earlier this year, I tried baking some Macarons which turned out pretty good; but, I felt there was room for improvement. Hence, recently I had another go at it, made them with different flavors as well this time. They turned out great this time, I t...

Grilled Lemongrass Pork
on Nov 6, 2009 in Meats Grilling Vegetables Vietnamese This is my take of the Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork. A must order dish for me whenever I dine at my favorite Vietnamese Café here in Vancouver. Between the chicken and the pork version of this dish, I somehow prefer the latter version as I thi...

Warm Chickpea Salad
on Nov 5, 2009 in Rice and Beans Salads North American I made this delicious Warm Chickpea Salad yesterday. For convenience, I used canned chickpeas for this recipe. It is a faster and cheaper alternative. However, if you are not into chickpeas, you can substitute it with other canned beans instead. Just...

Char Kway Teow/Fried Flat Rice Noodle
on Nov 3, 2009 in Seafood Malaysian Pasta and Noodles Char Kway Teow or Fried Flat Rice Noodle is another famous Malaysian hawker or street food. Similar to most Asian dishes, the secret to making a perfect plate of this noodle is to have all the ingredients at room temperature and fried quickly over so...

Stir-fry Clams With Roasted Chili Paste
on Nov 1, 2009 in Seafood Thai Condiments and Sauces Stir-fry clams with roasted chili paste is one of my family’s favorite dishes. To make this dish, you will need to make the roasted chili paste first. I used a recipe that originated from Thailand, but, decided to omit the usual shrimp paste. The c...