Author: Jenny Lo

Appetizers, Foods, Meals

Latkes

3 grated potatoes 1 grated onion 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper 1/4 cup of flour 1 tablespoon oil 2 teaspoon baking powder Oil for frying Drain water from the potatoes (squeeze the fluid out using a cheesecloth or bake potatoes). Blend other ingredients. Fry in oil thin and crisp. Can […]

Foods, Meals

Butternut Squash Risotto

*Click here for an a oven baked risotto Ingredients 7 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons of butter, divided 4 cups of cubed butternut squash (from a 2 1/2-lb. squash)  3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups of arborio rice 1/2 cups of white wine 1 cups of freshly grated Parmesan 2 tbsp […]

Desserts, Foods

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup dutch-process cocoa powder 2 cups sugar (may reduce to taste) ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup of powdered sugar Instructions In a small bowl combine flour, salt, and baking powder. […]

Appetizers, Foods, Meals

Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2-3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste optional spices: paprika, cumin, garlic salt, curry powder etc. Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees.Cut or break the cauliflower into small florets. Place in a colander and rinse. Grate parmesan […]

Foods, Meals

HK Beef Finger Curry

At the end of the year we were cleaning out the freezer and discovered “Beef Fingers” gifted from my parents. There is no definitive answer on google until we came across a Hong Kong curry recipe. After consulting with my parents, they agreed that beef finger is meat is best for stewing or braising. After […]

Appetizers, Foods

Yam Fries with Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large or 3 medium) 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Peel […]

Meals

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Ravioli Dough Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 3 eggs, plus 1 for the egg wash 2 tablespoons olive oil In a large bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour and add in the eggs all at once. Mix them together well […]

Meals

HK Style Breakfast – Instant Noodles

Growing up we would sometimes go to a HK cafe for breakfast. This is by far one of the most common dishes. Makes for a great afterschool snack or dinner! I’m not talking about Mr. Noodles. There’s something about asian branded instant noodles that is irreplaceable. Simple, warm, and hearty. Traditionally served with an over […]

Meals

Dan Dan Noodles

This is a 3 part recipe Noodles Sauce Pork Topping and Vegetable This recipe will guide you to make noodles from scratch. Alternatively you can buy noodles. If you choose to buy noodles skip to this part of the recipe. Ingredients on how to make noodles from scratch 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon salt 220 ml […]

Desserts, Foods

Churro

Ingredients Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup of flour 1 large egg Instructions Fill a pot or dutch oven 2″ deep with oil until oil reaches 375°F In a saucepan combine water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium […]

Foods, Meals

Salad Rolls

Salad Rolls are so versatile, you can have a few as a meal or as a snack and they are so easy to make! Ingredients Rice paper Shrimp, cooked, deshelled Cucumber, thinly sliced Carrot, shredded Vermicelli noodles cooked according to package Basil Cilantro Green Onion Hosin Sauce Peanut Sauce Lime juice To make the salad […]

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Lamb Popsicles with Fenugreek Curry

This recipe is based off of Vij’s lamb popsicles Lamb Ingredients ¼ cup sweet white wine ¾ cup grainy yellow mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 pounds French-cut racks of lamb, in chops Curry Ingredients 4 cups whipping cream 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 […]