Author: Jenny Lo

Foods, Meals, Salads

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients A head of cauliflower rinsed and chopped to bite size pieces Breadcrumbs (I used panko) 1/2 Cup Flour 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup water cilantro and green onion for garnish optional – fried onion and peppers chipotle mayo sauce […]

Desserts, Foods

Hawaiian Butter Mochi

This is an easy mix everything in a bowl and bake recipe! Ingredients 4 oz unsalted butter = 1 stick (melted & cooled slightly) 2 cup granulated sugar (400 g) 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz) or 2 cups of skim milk 1 can unsweetened coconut cream (or coconut milk, 13.5 oz) 1 box of Mochiko rice flour (16 oz) – you […]

Foods, Meals

Chicken Picadillo

Recipe brought to you by Margot Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken or pork (I used chicken things) 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup of chopped onions 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup of bottle salsa (medium) 1/3 cup of raisins […]

Foods, Meals, Salads

Ahi Tuna

We bought a Ahi Tuna steak (not sushi grade – do not eat raw, which means no poke) from Save-ons and marinate it with the following for at least 30 min or overnight: 2 tablespoon regular strength soy sauce 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Asian toasted sesame oil (found in the Asian aisle) 2 teaspoon garlic […]

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Red Lentil Dahl Coconut Curry

Serves 4. Cook time 20 min. Ingredients 1 or 2 onions chopped 4 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garam masala or other curry 1.5 cups of split red lentils 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 1 […]

Desserts, Foods

Apple Pie Crisp

Ingredients 1 Tenderflake pie crust 4 apples cut to bite sized pieces 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, toss together all of the filling ingredients. Put into pie crust. Topping Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats, divided. Process one cup of rolled oats in the food processor. 3/4 cup packed light brown […]

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Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Mousse)

Ingredients Serves 4 2 large ripe avocado 5 Tablespoons of Cocoa Powder 6 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup 1/4 – 1/3 cup of milk Sprinkle of sea salt Intstructions Put all the ingredients in a blender. Chill for 2 hours before serving. *Adjust sweetness and cocoa powder to taste

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Pork Bao

After going to Momofuku last year in Toronto, we wanted to see if we could make this from scratch. This recipe is based of David’s Chang’s Momofuku Pork Belly. Step one – The cure 3 pounds of skinless pork belly 1/8 cup table salt  2 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp black pepper Combine the sugar, salt and black pepper and […]

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Butternut Squash Lasgna

Butternut Squash Filling 2 cups butternut squash puree – instructions below (about half of squash) 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup milk or more, if needed 1/4 teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon more 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg For this filling, you will need to have pre-cooked butternut squash puree. Using food processor, combine 2 cups of butternut squash puree with Ricotta cheese, milk, salt and nutmeg. Add more milk if […]

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Pork Ribs Adobo

Based on the NYT Cooking Serves: 4. Time : 1.5 hr. Ingredients 1 cup apple cider vinegar, preferably organic and unfiltered update: reduce by half or add brown sugar to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 small bay leaves 1 side baby-back pork ribs (about 2 pounds), cut into individual ribs 2 teaspoons sea salt 6 garlic cloves, peeled 2 teaspoons […]

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Grilled Turbot Fish

Serves: 4. Time : 20 min. Ingredients Frozen turbot fish (defrosted over night) Fresh ginger Salt Tip – no oil required as turbot fish have lots of oil! Instructions Pre- heat BBQ on high. Rinse and dry the fsh and use paper towel to rub away black lining in the tummy. Use knife to make […]

Appetizers, Meals

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Based NYT Cooking – Easy Weeknight Meals Serves : 4 Time : 45 min. Ingredients 2 eggplants or 4 small Italian eggplants (about 3/4 pound)  Salt to taste 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus additional for the baking sheet 1 tablespoon mirin modified : rice wine plus teaspoon of honey 1 tablespoon sake or white wine 2 tablespoons white or yellow […]