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steamed chicken dumplings
The humble dumpling has been around for centuries and was considered the perfect way to stretch a small amount of meat to feed more people. Many cuisines worldwide include dumplings in some form be they stuffed, boiled, or steamed. Filled dumplings have been around in China for more than 1,800 years! While some recipes call…
Read Morethai omelette with minced chicken
Food memories. They are more sensory than any other memories. I remember first watching the food series, Kylie Kwong: Heart and Soul in 2003. Kylie’s style was eclectic with a touch of bohemian. When she demonstrated her Chinese homestyle eggs, I was intrigued. Back then, as a westerner living in an Asian city, the omelette…
Read Morefried chicken
According to Wikipedia, the origin of fried chicken in the southern United States can be traced to Scottish and West African cuisine. Scottish fried chicken was cooked in fat, but unseasoned. West African fried chicken was seasoned, battered, and cooked in palm oil. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morespicy chicken rice bowl (sans the rice)
For the love of carbs! Rice is my comfort food…yep, not potatoes. The thing is, though, I am more conscious of carbohydrates than I was years ago. My recipe does away with rice and piles on more veggies. The spices help steer you away from any carbohydrate cravings. When we lived in Asia (the early…
Read Morechicken noodle soup
When it’s cold out, I LOVE making soup. Soup has been around for thousands of years; the earliest dates back to 20,000 BC in Xianrendong Cave China. One does not need a recipe to make soup but for those who like a bit of guidance, my chicken noodle soup is the easiest to make! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read MoreMediterranean-style Chicken Salad
Mr. S and I have been away and we returned to a heatwave; thank goodness for central airconditioning! We like eating lighter meals when it’s hot out and tend to stick to the cuisine of the Mediterranean – think fresh, full of veggies, fruit, and low on meat. When it’s hot out, the last thing…
Read Morepakoras and chicken tandoori – a taste of India
Mr. S recently came back from India and while he was there, he taunted me with photos of the food he was eating. He’s been to India numerous times for work and I have yet to go. His trip was the inspiration for pakoras and chicken tandoori skewers. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morebraised chicken wings – happy Chinese new year!
With Chinese New Year one week away, this celebration always gets me in the mood for Chinese cuisine. Our time spent in Asia saw us with a keen curiosity for local food and traditions surrounding holidays and events. While I have tried a variety of Chinese food, some came with much distaste (chicken feet, innards…
Read Morechicken noodle salad cups – entertain with ease
Salad cups are one of my favourite ways to serve as an appetizer. You can take pretty much any salad recipe and instead of serving it on a plate, shrink the portion to fit onto lettuce, endive spears, Tostitos scoops, mini fillo shells, wonton cups and so on; you get the picture. December is a…
Read Morechicken stew with olives
Four weeks ago today we were cruising the Bosphorus River, listening to the historical commentary about Turkey and how this river has influenced its shores. As I sit here reminiscing of our trip, it feels as though it was eons ago. All the planning, research, initial deposit to final payment, and the excitement leading up…
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