Author: Jenny Lo

Foods, Meals

Shakshuka with Feta

Based on the NYT Cooking recipe Yields 2-4. Ingredients 2 Tablespoon of olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 clove of garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional) 1 (28oz or 795ml) of whole tomatoes with their juices, chopped. salt […]

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Gyoza (Potstickers)

Filling Ingredients 1/2 pound ground pork 4 cups of shredded napa cabbage (or any other leafy vegetable – bak choy), Blanched for 30 seconds. Drain and squeeze out excess water. 1 clove of garlic, smashed. 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon of soya sauce 3/4 teaspoon of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 […]

Foods, Salads

Tomato Parsley Salad

Chop up parsley, grape tomatoes, feta, scallions, and green onions. Soak Bulgur in hot water as directed, chill and add to salad. Add lemon juice and a dash of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Desserts, Foods

No bake Peanut butter Energy Balls

Ingredients 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or any nut butter) 1 cup of oats 2 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup) 1/4 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup of ground peanuts (or nut/flaxseeds) Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from fridge and roll out into individual balls. I used […]

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Banh Mi

Making this Fusion Banh Mi was lots of fun! We essentially made a hot dog on the grill and used pickled carrots and cucumbers and added some fresh cilantro and basil from the garden. We used regular mayo mixed with with a little bit of chipotle powder and hoisin sauce as the spread. Don’t be […]

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Sweet Potato Spinach and Feta Quiche

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cast iron pan (or pie plate). Cut sweet potato in thin rounds. Layer sweet potato in concentric rounds on the bottom and sides of cast pan as this is your crust. Bake for 20 min and remove from oven. In a separate pan, saute 1/2 onion and 1 […]

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Chocolate Coconut Mousse

What to do with that leftover coconut milk? You can make this incredibly quick and easy 3 ingredient chocolate coconut mousse. Ingredients 1 can of refrigerated (overnight, or freeze for 10 min) full cream coconut milk. The cold temperature holds the shape. 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3-4 tablespoon of powdered sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon of […]

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Tenderflake Pizza

Tenderflake crust is very light and buttery! Defrost the tenderflake overnight. Preheat 375°F and prepare a greased baking sheet. Cut the pastry in half and roll out the pastry to desired size. Lightly oil the pastry. Add desired cooked toppings and bake for 15 mins. Click here for my 30 min pizza dough recipe

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Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash

Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Prepare a greased baking sheet. Prepare the squash by cutting it lengthwise in half and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil on the flesh side of the squash and sprinkle salt over the squash. Place cut side down on the greased pan and bake for 40 minuets until […]

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Delicata Squash Taco

Delicata squash are very versatile and can be served as a side on its own or part of the main dish, anywhere from taco to pasta. Unlike other types of gourds, delicata squash cooks very fast. Pre heat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet. Prepare delicata squash by cutting it in half lengthwise, and […]

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Fried Rice

Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten Day old rice Chopped green onions Diced onions and garlic Chopped Ham Shredded lettuce Any other vegetable you have on hand! (carrots, peas, sprouts). 1 to 2 tablespoon of soya sauce optional: toasted sesame oil Instructions First heat the frying pan to medium high. Add 1-2 tablespoon of oil. Make sure […]