Author: Jenny Lo

Foods, Meals

Butter Chicken

This unique recipe is from family friends. It’s simple and delicious. Spice Paste Ingredients 2 cups (500ml) chopped onion 1/2 cup (60ml) lime juice 2 tablespoon (30ml) fresh ginger 2 tablespoon (30ml) oil 2 tablespoon (30ml) paprika 2 teaspoon (10ml) chili powder 2 teaspoon (10ml) garam masala 2 teaspoon (10ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon( 2.5ml) cayenne […]

Foods, Meals

Thanksgiving Dinner

This year was the first year I did not make a Thanksgiving Turkey since my parents were concerned about social distancing, so it was impractical to bake such a large bird. (I usually brine my Turkey the day before). Instead I opted to make a roast chicken (see previous post) but with thanksgiving sides of […]

Foods, Meals

Thai Green Curry

I am very sensitive to spice. So please adjust the amount of Green Curry Paste to your own liking. Make rice in rice cooker (2 cups). Pan fry 2 chicken breast. Sear each side on high, then cook on medium until cooked. Cut chicken to bit size pieces. In a separate pan, heat desired amount […]

Foods, Meals

Thin Crust 30 min Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough Ingredients 2 1/2 cups to 3 cups all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package or quick active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3 tablespoons oil 1 cup of very warm water Instructions Mix 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt, yeast. Add 3 tablespoons oil and warm water. Mix on […]

Desserts, Foods

Chocolate Cake

8 inch Triple Layer Sour Cream Cake (serves 12-16) I have a massive sweet tooth for chocolate cake. But I can not justify spending $7.99 on a gourmet bakery slice chocolate cake so I used to treat myself to a surprisingly decadent chocolate cake slice for $2.99 at Safeway. Their cake was so delicious that […]

Desserts, Foods

Dalgona Coffee Challenge

This was more of a science experiment as many of you know I do not drink coffee. To make this drink it uses a 1:1:1 ratio of sugar, warm water, and instant coffee. Mix on high for 2-4 minutes. Serve over cold milk or warm milk.

Foods, Meals

BBQ Pork Steak

I don’t cook or eat pork much at home but when I saw two pre-marinated pork steaks at No Frills for $6.00 how could I resist. These pork steaks are not pork loin or pork chops. We cooked them on the BBQ several minuets a side until the internal temperature reached 145°F. Served with a […]

Meals

Roasted Garlic Chicken

Here is another example of a delicious meal! Simple no-fuss dinner. Buy a whole chicken, clean and wash it. Spread Garlic Butter, parsley, salt and pepper all over the chicken. Put minced garlic and garlic butter under chicken skin and inside the chicken cavity along with half a lemon and springs of rosemary. Keep the […]