frozen yogurt treats
I know, Fall is around the corner and I am posting about a summery snack. These frozen yogurt treats can be enjoyed all year round; if you like ice cream any time of the year, you’ll like this. Serve them as shown or atop a fruit salad. It’s one of the easiest snacks to make…
Read MoreBaked Salmon Parcels
Nothing pleases me more than an all-in-one dish. This recipe is loaded with vegetables along with one of my favorite fish: salmon. Salmon is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Some salmon have more Omega 3 than others such as chinook and sockeye. They are a fattier fish and contain great amounts of healthy omega…
Read MoreIs Hong Kong Smoke Free?
As of January 1st, 2007, Hong Kong declared itself smoke free. There are six types of “qualified establishments” exempt from this current regulation – nightclubs, commercial bathhouses, massage establishments, mahjong parlours, designated mahjong rooms in clubs and certain bars – which may implement the smoking ban by July 1, 2009 at the latest. Click here…
Read MoreCauliflower Soup and Truffle Oil
The addition of bacon gives it a special oomph while the truffle oil adds a bit of class to an otherwise basic soup. This recipe is adapted from January 2007 Bon Appétit. Cauliflower is a nutritious vegetable and by taking three florets a day it will provide you with a good supply of your daily…
Read MoreAsian style Rice Noodle Beef Salad
I love it when people say they want more which is exactly what my 14 year old daughter said. This recipe is adapted from Good Taste magazine. This is quite an easy meal to prepare and loaded with taste! Enjoy! Serves 6250g rice vermicelli noodles2 tablespoons fish sauce1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2…
Read MoreEggplant with Tomato Sauce
I always like the way simple and fresh ingredients make a tasty dish and this recipe is exactly what I am referring to. You can serve this as an appetizer or as a side dish to a main meal. Serves 41 small onion, chopped finelyolive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped3 tablespoons parsley, chopped1-2…
Read MoreChocolate Brownies
Nothing quite smells of home when a pan of brownies are baking in the oven. Families have been used to this baked goodie as far back as 1897 when a recipe for chocolate brownies appeared in a Sears and Roebuck catalog. For more history on the brownie and recipes, click here. Ingredients:250g butter200g dark chocolate4…
Read MoreTurkey Leftover Bake
I love Christmas dinner with all the turkey trimmings! However, what to do with the leftover meat is always challenging. I had intended to send this post out on the 27th but mother nature struck in the form of an earthquake in Taiwan (26 December) damaging not only buildings but also undersea cabling that supply…
Read MoreAsparagus with Tomato and Avocado Dressing
The colors of this dish go well with the festive season! An easy recipe to make and especially one that exudes freshness. Adapted from November 2006 – January 2007 issue of Dish magazine from New Zealand. Serves 8800g asparagus1 red capsicum, roasted and diced2 tomatoes seeded and diced2 cloves of garlic, mincedzest of 1 lemon1…
Read MorePantry Magic in Hong Kong
No fun place to go and shop for kitchen cookware and gadgets in Hong Kong? Not any more! Pantry Magic opened its doors in January 2006 in the Pedder Building, Central and more recently in Causeway Bay on Hysan Street.Robert Esser, Managing Director of Pantry Magic, saw a niche market in Hong Kong. He said,…
Read MoreMenu For Hope update………..
Early this month food bloggers from around the world came together to help support the UN World Food Programme. The total raised thus far is $37,266.70. A number more than double that of last year’s fund raising campaign so congrats to a job well done to those who organized the prizes and those who donated.…
Read MorePumpkin Pasta with Mozzarella Butter
A delicious way to serve pasta! The lemon and sage flavors of the mozzarella butter make this dish a taste sensation and quite easy to make. Serves 42 garlic cloves, crushed3 tablespoons olive oil125g ball mozzarella, drained and roughly chopped50g butter, softenedsmall handful sage leaves, plus extra to servegrated zest and juice of 1 lemon500g…
Read MorePoppyseed Cupcakes with Orange Frosting
With daylight hours shorter, what better way to brighten up a day than with a pretty cupcake. This recipe is adapted from Nigella Lawson’s ‘Forever Summer‘ cookbook. Poppy seeds are a classic addition to buttered egg noodles, fruit salads and fragrant yeast breads. They add a nutty flavor and texture to cookies, cakes, breads and…
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