Sprinkle Cookies I admit- I’m one of those people who gets easily attracted to fun colors when in a sweets shop, even though I know I’m likely not going to like the goods after I buy them. That’s because most shops make their cookies overly…
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The Easiest and Best Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe One of my all time favorite dish to order at Chinese restaurants is Salt and Pepper Fish. Generally, I try to avoid eating fried foods but every now and then, who can resist a crispy, salty…
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Overnight Oats a.k.a. Bircher Muesli Over the last few years, Overnight Oats has been a big thing on food blogs and picture-heavy social media site Pinterest. It seems like everyone who’s into breakfast has their own version of this nutritious, delicious dish and I’m throwing…
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Strawberry Water- Easy Flavored Waters While smoothies are a wonderful way to get the nutrients of fruits and vegetables in an easy and quick drink, sometimes you just don’t feel like drinking a thick consistency of a beverage. Sometimes you want a drink that’s as…
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Shrimp Tacos Nearly all my friends and family adore soft tacos, especially with seafood filling. These easy Shrimp Tacos are fun to make, simple and great for both simple everyday dinners or parties where guests can assemble their own tacos. I added a touch of…
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Healthy Smoothies- Asian Pear & Almond Milkshake I’m officially obsessed with healthy smoothies and milkshakes. And why not? Just like real fruit and veggie smoothies, milkshakes made out of the right ingredients can be so good and good for you. This easy milkshake recipe calls…
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Soft Boiled Egg with Miso Crostini I’ve always been a huge fan of deviled eggs but sometimes it’s nice to have a completely different twist on similar components. Here, I turn heart-healthy avocado into a smooth paste by adding savory Miso paste and charred Poblano…
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Garlic Herb Brie En Croute with Asian Pear Some friends say I’m obsessed with Brie; I say I have a longstanding love affair with any cheese that is soft and creamy. While I do love the traditional pairing of baked cheeses with grapes or figs,…
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Healthy Smoothies- Autumn Apple Smoothie What speaks more lusciously about autumn than sweet apples and spices? This healthy smoothies recipe results in a naturally sweet drink, making it perfect for breakfast time or an afternoon dessert. Talk about getting your day’s nutrients in one glass! If…
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Edamame Bruschetta An easy and healthy appetizer to add to your bruschetta repertoire is this Edamame Bruschetta which you’ll fall head over heels in love with at first bite. Don’t be intimidated by the number of steps here- this is a super easy recipe that…
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Best Healthy Desserts- Cantaloupe Popsicles It’s important to note that in this recipe, I used this nifty little tool for popsicles called Zoku Classic Popsicle Maker. If you’re not familiar with Zoku, I strongly urge you to check them out as making popsicles will not…
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Chocolate Strawberry Popsicles- Healthy Popsicle Recipes For all of my healthy popsicle recipes, I used one of my favorite kitchen gadgets- the Zoku Popsicle Maker, which makes 3 regular sized popsicles. If you’re not familiar with Zoku popsicle makers, you should definitely check them out as they…
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Lychee Creamsicles- Easy Popsicle Recipes There’s nothing quite like the delicious burst of juicy lychees, especially during hot summer months. This past year I’ve become obsessed with creating healthy and easy popsicle recipes to make eating dessert guilt-free. This is one of my very favorite easy…
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Melon Bowls with Overnight Oatmeal- Easy Breakfast Ideas The first time I remember having these adorable melon bowls with overnight oatmeal for breakfast was at a resort in Bali when I was a little girl. I wasn’t crazy about oatmeal back then (though I love…
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Squash Salad with Soy Ginger Dressing The first time I bought pattypan and sunburst squash, I wasn’t sure what to do with them. They were such adorable little vegetables that they seemed almost too cute to eat. I knew I didn’t want to cook them…
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Iced Mocha- Healthy Coffee Drinks Unbeknownst to many people, Mocha is not actually the blended coffee drink (typically with chocolate and milk) that has become ubiquitous across America and Asia. Mocha is in fact a type of coffee bean with a characteristic bold and slightly…
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Blueberry Chia Pops- Healthy Popsicle Recipes With hot summer months, everybody loves a cold, refreshing popsicle so I spend a lot of time developing healthy popsicle recipes. What better way to indulge in a treat than to have a popsicle made of all good-for-you ingredients…
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Peach Ice Cream- Easy Summer Desserts I’ve had a peach tree a few times in my life in different homes and few things remind me of warm summer days more than fresh ripe peaches plucked from a tree. My favorite easy summer desserts are those…
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The Best Chocolate Cheesecake Ever You love cheesecake? You love chocolate? This is one of the best cheesecake recipes you’ll ever come across! This easy chocolate cheesecake will have family and friends begging you to tell them where you bought it and you can bask…
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Crispy Shrimp with Spicy Lemongrass Sauce I’ve made these crispy shrimps at so many gatherings and they are always among the first to go. People can’t resist the crisp, warm shrimp with this tangy, spicy dipping sauce. Whether you’re making this for a regular family dinner or a…
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Swordfish Steak with Sweet Corn Salsa Swordfish is a little more expensive than tilapia or salmon, but it’s a great choice for a change in taste and texture. Here I’m fusing a very simple western pan-frying technique for the fish and twisting the traditional Mexican…
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Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie- Healthy Smoothie Recipes This Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie is perfect for rushed mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. I have so many fond childhood memories of my parents getting me all kinds of frosty drinks and treats at various Disney parks around the world that…
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Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Saketini- Chocolate Cocktails For those of you who adore chocolate and the divine combination with salted caramel, this easy chocolate saketini is for you. I use ZERO sugar in the actual cocktail to avoid an overly sweet concoction, instead allowing for the…
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Chilled Mango Custard with Chia Seeds Few things in life give me as much pleasure as creating recipes that are both good for my parents and that they will fall in love with. Believe me, given their recent propensity towards sugar-laden desserts, this is no…
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Lychee Ice Cream- Easy Ice Cream Recipes One of my all time favorite summer fruits is lychee, that sweet, aromatic fruit from Asia with a slightly rough reddish exterior. Since childhood Lychee Ice Cream has been a staple in my family’s household, a delicious, naturally…
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Easy Piña Colada- Low Calorie Summer Cocktails This easy Piña Colada recipe comes from my friends at TasteNirvana, producers of one of the best coconut water lines in America. Contrary to popular belief, when done correctly, Piña Colada is not an unhealthy beverage. In fact,…
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Coco Pod- Easy Summer Cocktails If you are a fan of coconut and rum, Coco Pod- one of the easy summer cocktails series courtesy of my friends at Taste Nirvana, is the cocktail for you. If memories of lounging on the white sand beaches of…
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Coco Loco!- Easy Summer Cocktails Beat the summer heat with refreshing, easy summer cocktails like rum infused Coco Loco from my friends at Taste Nirvana, who produce one of the best coconut waters on the market. Love the taste of rum and a twist of…
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Layered Coconut Cake- Best Coconut Cake Recipe This is the best coconut recipe derived from memories of a cake my mother used to buy for my sister and I when we were kids in Southeast Asia. The layered cake was perfectly moist laden with layer upon layer…
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Healthy Chocolate Milkshake I’ve always strongly believed in listening to our body’s natural cravings and satisfying them properly to avoid unhealthy binges. About a week before “that time of the month” I often find myself craving chocolate and milk- a signal that my body is…
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Easy No-Knead Herb Cheese Bread Just about one of the easiest no-knead breads I’ve ever created- so cheesy and delicious with a trio of herbs. This is one loaf of bread that will disappear as quickly as you slice it up! With the layers of…
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Pear & Fennel Smoothie- Healthy Green Smoothies Out of all the green smoothies I’ve ever made, this is definitely one of the most powerful when it comes to adding a boost of fiber to your diet and clearing out skin problems. Admittedly, it’s not the…
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Butter Coffee- The Truth & A Simple Butter Coffee Recipe With this easy butter coffee recipe I want to set the record straight about this beverage’s origins because as of the writing of this (May 4, 2014), there is an enormous amount of misinformation circulating…
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Apple & Asian Pear Sangria- Best Sangria Recipes A departure from the regular red wine with citrus fruits, this refreshing white wine sangria pulls extra crisp flavors from Granny Smith apples but has a touch of sweetness from Asian pears, making it one of the…
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Basic Frozen Yogurt Recipe- Healthy Desserts Unlike when making ice cream, you might start with 4 cups of cream and milk and end up with 6 to 7 cups of ice cream because of churning and incorporating air into the mixture, when making frozen yogurt,…
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Bok Choy & Red Cabbage Slaw The best side dishes are the ones that pack huge flavor yet go easy on the calories. This bok choy and red cabbage slaw is super easy to put together with almost no prep time and goes perfectly with…
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Cinnamon Almond Milk- Spiced Milk Recipes Cinnamon has been shown to be a powerful fighter against many conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cancer. Paired together with calcium-rich milk and protein-rich almonds, you’ve got a healthy beverage for breakfast or an afternoon energy…
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Citrus Fish Kabobs One of the best parts of hot summer months is marrying tangy citrus flavors with simple fish kabobs to create a simple but super flavorful appetizer. Put a bunch of these skewered fish on a plate with a side salad or a…
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Strawberry Cabbage Smoothie Don’t get turned off by the thought of drinking raw red cabbage in your smoothie. Red cabbage contains high levels of phytonutrients beneficial in fighting all types of inflammation in the human body, up to 8 times that of green cabbage. Coupled with…
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Kiwi Mint Smoothie- Healthy Green Smoothies The last few years have seen a huge surge in the popularity of healthy green smoothies but most of the smoothie recipes focus on incorporating green vegetables. Having studied Chinese medicine on and off through the years, I’ve come…
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Mango Chardonnay Frost- Easy Summer Cocktails Ripe mangoes are one of the most divine aspects of spring and summer and what better way to celebrate the seasons than with easy summer cocktails like my Mango Chardonnay Frost. If you’re not a big fan of Chardonnay, you can…
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Tomato Berry Smoothie – Smoothies For Beautiful Skin There are few combinations of foods as powerful as that of tomatoes and berries to create smoothies for beautiful skin. The list of health benefits for both tomatoes and berries is too long to list here but…
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Easy Soup Recipes- 3 Minute Spinach Soup I came up with this idea one evening driving home from the gym, hungry and tired. I wasn’t in the mood to cook a full meal but still wanted something that would be healthy and quick. It was…
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Banana Blueberry Smoothie- Easy Breakfast Smoothies Drinks don’t get easier or more delicious than this Banana Blueberry Smoothie where in one glass, we get one day’s worth of antioxidants, probiotics and a good dose of fiber. I love the tartness of Greek yogurt in this smoothie…
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Best Bruschetta Recipes- Brie & Asian Pear Bruschetta I’m a huge cheese lover, particularly of the soft, creamy kinds. I wanted to create an interesting twist that brought together my favorite elements from Italy, France and Asia using the simplest of ingredients and relatively no…
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7 Easy Recipes for Tofu Tofu has come a long, long way from the days when most people thought it was a food relegated only to health obsessed hippies. Newer to the West, tofu has been a staple in Asian cuisine for 2000 years. Made…
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Brandy Hot Chocolate Ok, so I had a sip of this decadent brandy hot chocolate as a child. I didn’t know there was brandy in it and by the time my neck grew warm, my parents and grandparents were too late to stop me. Ok,…
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Okra Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Some months I have an abundance of all types of mushrooms and one of those times I came up with these Okra Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms that incorporate other mushrooms and a salty, sweet sauce to drizzle on top. My kitchen is…
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Spicy Green Mango Salad- Easy Thai Salads Ever since childhood, I’ve loved spicy Thai food, especially dishes like this Green Mango Salad. I never get bored of eating dishes with fresh ingredients that have a full range of robust flavors from the tangy to the…
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Best Asian Appetizers- Bacon Wrapped Mochi I kid you not when I say that you should make three times as much as you think will be eaten of this sweet and savory appetizer. Every single time I have made this for dinner parties or beach…
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Warm Potato & Brussels Sprouts Salad Brussels sprouts is one of those vegetables that I wasn’t crazy about as a child but as an adult, I can’t get enough of it. I’m always thinking of new recipes to incorporate these little green globes and recently,…
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Javanese Sugar & Mustard Chicken Many of my friends who are parents of young children are always asking me for recipe ideas that the entire family will love and that are easy to prepare. This roast chicken recipe is as easy as it gets with…
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Butter Toast with Condensed Milk All over Asia, people love their snacks and street food. One of my all time favorite indulgences is this Sweet Butter Toast drizzled with condensed milk. Thick, dense Asian white bread is so good on its own and in this…
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Sweet & Spicy Beet Salad I was never crazy about beets but with friends who love it, I created this beet salad recipe to find a happy medium. This easy beet recipe allows the beautiful, vibrant color of the beet and its natural flavors to…
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Healthy Breakfast Recipes- Savory Salmon Roti In Asia, breakfast used to be a big deal. Nutritionists will say the same- that starting off your day with a powerful breakfast not only puts you in a better mood but it’s just the health-smart thing to do.…
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Creamy Orange Blast Inspired By Orange Julius Some of my childhood years were spent in beautiful California where afternoons at local malls were a quintessential part of weekends. One of my favorite parts of going to the mall was getting a drink made by a company called…
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Easy Blueberry Scones When I think of England, I think of scones and the truly fantastic bakeries over there have long held secret recipes that are a little more complex than I’m willing to tackle for those times when I just feel like simple homemade…
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Mango Smoothie- Healthy Smoothie Recipes Having lived in Asia during different parts of my life, I miss a lot of aspects of those beautiful countries. One of them is easy access to healthy smoothies recipes like this Mango Smoothie. All metropolitan cities in Asia have…
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Quinoa Pancakes with Papaya Salsa Always on the quest to create simple, delicious and nutritious breakfast dishes, I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this winning Quinoa pancakes after throwing a bunch of ingredients left over in my kitchen together. At first I wasn’t sure…
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Tropical Fruit Smoothie Fruit smoothies are my favorite way to pack in daily essential nutrients and antioxidants in a quick and effective way. While there are many smoothie stores to choose from, I find that most of these stores add unnecessary syrups and preservatives to…
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Easy Asian Appetizers- Chicken & Vegetable Skewers Maybe I’m biased but I think a party isn’t a party without Asian appetizers in the mix and skewering meats and veggies are one of the easiest ways to have fun flavors while still eating healthy. The spicy…
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Easy Almond Cake with Mango Buttercream Frosting It’s no secret that I have an obsession with incorporating fresh fruits into desserts, finding interesting ways however I can. This light and easy Almond cake is so addictive with its moist texture and fragrant aroma. Pairing it…
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Easy Asian Appetizers- Chef Chu’s Goat Cheese Wontons Glenn Chu is one of my favorite chefs of all time. While he was at Indigo Hawaii, he shared this Goat Cheese Wontons for my easy Asian appetizers collection. Chef Chu is famous for many of his Asian…
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Pandan Crepes with Raspberry Glaze- Asian Desserts These delicately flavored crepes find their origins in the tropical islands of Indonesia, where the Pandan plant’s vibrant and aromatic leaves are widely used in Asian desserts. Pandan leaves have a gentle but distinctive scent and flavor, often…
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Coffee Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting Coffee and Mocha are hugely popular flavors in Asian desserts, particularly in variations of cakes. Here, I take those same aromatic flavors to create robust Coffee Cupcakes paired with a decadent Mocha Buttercream Frosting where the balance of sweetness…
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Easy Asian Snacks- Pork Sung Sandwich Some of my fondest childhood memories are of exploring the old establishments of Singapore with my family. In doing so, we came across tiny cafés that are rare treasures nowadays. No frothy coffee drinks made with fancy machines, no…
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Lychee Mozzarella Salad At first glance, you might think lychee and mozzarella to be a strange combination. However, once you taste this amazingly simple recipe that can serve as either an appetizer or light salad, you’ll be hooked. The creaminess of the mozzarella contrasts the…
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Healthy Smoothies- Antioxidant Berry Blast Drinking your way to a healthy existence has never been easier than with healthy smoothies. Packed with antioxidants, this water based strawberry smoothie is light, refreshing and frothy. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon boost, this healthy smoothies recipe is great…
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Grandpa’s Almond French Toast French Toast was one of my grandfather’s favorite breakfast dishes so this recipe always brings back fond memories for me. Grandpa’s Almond French Toast is also one of the very first recipes I ever learned as a child. There’s something so…
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Agedashi Tofu- Easy Tofu Recipes Authentic Agedashi Tofu like it’s made in Japan is difficult to find even in the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan. In Japan, the best Agedashi Tofu is made with silken tofu and has a perfectly light crisp exterior but a chewy…
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Asian Fusion Guacamole This is the most addictive guacamole ever and I thank the culinary Gods for allowing me to accidentally create this on a day when I was desperately craving a particular flavor and nothing else satisfied me. I kept mixing and mixing until…
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Molasses Chicken Wings Every time I make this dish I rarely get a chance to eat it myself. Everybody grabs at them before I can even get from the kitchen to the dining room. Slow baking the wings in the oven allows for a lot…
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Herbed Mini Pancakes with Smoked Salmon Okay, maybe I’m a tad obsessed with making party-style finger foods. They’re just so fun to make and eat and everybody loves them! These Herbed Mini Pancakes are delicious on their own but get elevated to a whole new…
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Spicy Soy Avocado Appetizer When I reached my late 20’s, I reached a period of life where my hatred for avocado turned into passionate love. I now can’t recall why I would ever have hated this heart-healthy fruit that is mellow flavored and super creamy.…
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Banana Bite Fritters aka Asian Fried Banana Every Asian nation seems to have its version of this classic dessert and who wouldn’t love warm bananas wrapped in a crisp exterior drizzled with sweet condensed milk? Here’s my twist on this ever popular banana fritter, aka…
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Crispy Pork Belly It’s a well known fact that Chinese people love their pork and this crispy skinned, tender pork belly gives credence to the other white meat addiction. I’ve searched the world for great pork belly dishes and recipes, finding but a handful of…
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Honeydew Soybean Smoothie- Healthy Asian Smoothies One of the best aspects of living in Asia is having easy and plentiful access to juice and smoothie bars that serve up healthy Asian smoothies like my Honeydew Soybean Smoothie where no sugars or syrups or added and…
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Pandan Cupcakes with Lychee Buttercream Frosting If you’re familiar with Southeast Asian desserts, you might have heard of an ingredient called Pandan- an aromatic green leaf that lends a distinctive flavor and sweet scent. When I think of Pandan I automatically think of Indonesia and…
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Mango Coconut Ice Cream- Easy Ice Cream Recipes Like most other Asian countries, Thailand integrates a lot of fruit into its national desserts. Mango is of course one of Thailand’s greatest exports. Numerous types of the juicy fruit abound in Thailand. For easy ice cream…
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Garlic Honey Cashews- Healthy Homemade Snacks I was a tot when I first had honey cashews on a Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Hong Kong. I remember thinking how wonderfully sweet and crunchy they were. Years later I understood that the bagged version of…
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Easy Banana Flambe with Coconut Ice Cream Here’s what I’ve learned from years of entertaining at home- you have to have basic ingredients on hand at home at all times and you’ll never be in trouble with unexpected guests or a difficult dessert that went…
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Chicken Rice Porridge aka Congee or Juk This hearty rice porridge, also known as Congee in Singapore and northern Asia or Juk in Korea, is a fusion of Chinese and Indonesian flavors and techniques, one that is often eaten when feeling a cold coming on as well…
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Rose Young Coconut- Popular Asian Drinks Asia is well known for exotic cocktails and tropical drinks, many of which use coconuts. With the simple addition of one key ingredient, fresh young coconut is transformed into a refreshing, tropical dessert drink. This recipe works well for…
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Typically I’ve served these spicy garlic shrimp as appetizers at dinner gatherings or finger food at larger parties. Always a crowd pleaser with the pungent garlic and lovely contrast of fresh cilantro and lime. The prawns can be served as they are…
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Blueberry Oat Pancakes For The Perfect DIY Brunch Makes 12 mini pancakes Ingredients 2 cups pancake mix 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/3 cups raw oats 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries ( 1/2 for batter + 1/2 for garnish) 1 1/2 tablespoons…
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Hong Kong Milk Coffee If you’ve ever set foot in Hong Kong or Southeast Asia, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered this delicious concoction known as Hong Kong Milk Coffee. What’s the difference between Hong Kong Milk Coffee and regular Cafe Au Lait or Lattes?…
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Sweet Garlic Almonds- The Perfect Afternoon Snack I created this recipe one day when I discovered that I had accidentally bought a bag of raw almonds instead of already seasoned ones. Wanting my father to get his healthy dose of nuts, I knew I needed…
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Sausage Stuffed Peppers These sweet peppers are packed with flavors and great as a filling appetizer or as a light main meal. The sweetness of the bell pepper blends well with the ground pork in the sausages. Crisp bacon bits add a smoky saltiness while…
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Onion Rings with Chaat Masala Indian street food goes gourmet with my friend Monica Bhide’s Onion Rings with Chaat Masala. These are deliciously crisp, savory and earthy all in one bite. Her recipe begins here. Several fast food places in India serve these light, crispy…
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Blackberry Almond Smoothie The blackberries I’ve encountered in the West have mostly been sour, regardless of whether they were picked at their prime or not. Because of their extreme tartness, I like to throw them in a smoothie with a banana and a touch of…
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Detoxifying Green Smoothie If you’re going to drink a detoxifying Green Smoothie, let’s do it right and start off with a White Tea or Green Tea base liquid. Cooling cucumbers and the powerhouse detoxifiers of organic parsley and celery need to be tempered with naturally…
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Spicy Salsa with Lemongrass Here’s a twist on a classic favorite. Incredible bursts of flavor with super fresh ingredients and unique touch of fish sauce instead of salt adds a whole new dimension to this spicy salsa. Aromatic lemongrass lends a lovely fragrance and light…
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Very Berry Almond Milk Smoothie- Healthy Smoothies Makes 4 small glasses Ingredients 1 cup crushed ice 2 cups almond milk 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 medium sized red tomato (heirloom or beefsteak are best though any variety works)…
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Vegetable Dumplings- A Classic Dumpling Recipe Let’s face facts here- if you’ve never made dumplings before, it’s not going to be easy but if you follow these steps carefully, your dumplings will turn out just fine. Vegetable dumplings are a staple all over Asia, not…
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Recipe by Anjali Shah Follow Anjali onTwitter|Website Easy Indian Roti- Spelt Rotis & Chapatis These rotis are soft and fluffy – you’d never guess that it’s unleavened bread. When I was growing up, it was common for us to have four or so dishes for…
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Easy Vietnamese Sandwich- Vietnamese Sausage Sandwich We may have the French to thank for their influence on Vietnamese sandwiches but today, Vietnamese sandwiches are quickly taking the world by storm. The real ones are few and far between outside of Vietnam proper, though there are…
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Hong Kong Milk Tea Just like its counterpart- Hong Kong Milk Coffee, Hong Kong Milk Tea is one of the most popular drinks in Asia, spawning other sub-cultures with drinks like Hong Kong Milk Bubble Tea. Hong Kong Milk Tea uses creamy Evaporated Milk instead…
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Coconut Water Spritzer- Popular Asian Drinks Many people confuse the nutritional content of coconut water with coconut milk. While the latter does have a high fat content, the former is one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature, long used in Asia both for consumption…
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Frothy Brandy Milk- Spiked Milk Drinks As a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime, hiding under huge tables at dinner parties my parents hosted. One of the most fun parts of my naughtiness was getting to taste dishes and drinks that…
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Singapore Smoothie- Tropical Fruit Smoothies It’s a common known fact that skipping breakfast is never a good idea. It’s also a common fact that most of us are in a constant rush from day to day trying to maintain a packed schedule. Sitting down to…
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Tamarind Tilapia Bites- Easy Fish Appetizers This easy fish appetizer is meant to be served as little bites (though you could alter the proportions for a main dish), particularly a lovely presentation for a festive occasion. Every sense of your palate will be awakened with splashes of salty,…
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Crunchy Garlic Pasta Chips This is one of those appetizer recipes that came about from an afternoon of experimenting with everything in the cabinet. I was in one of those moods where I just wanted to create something new with mundane ingredients, this time being…
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Easy Pork Dumplings While dumplings are now widely available in supermarkets around the world in the frozen section, there’s nothing like the taste, texture and aroma of freshly made pork dumplings. With a little time and patience, these dumplings will go as fast as you…
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Easy Appetizers- Avocado & Corn Confetti I didn’t learn to appreciate the mild creaminess of avocado until I was in my late 20’s. Once I did though, I fell completely in love with this super food that contains healthy fats we need for bone and…
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Easy Pizza Recipes- Roasted Squash & Tocino Pizza If you’ve never had Filipino Tocino (sweetly flavored boneless meats), you need to go to your nearest Filipino restaurant and try it. The Tocinos I’ve tried have all been either pork or chicken but as I’ve been…
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Sweet Banana Rice Porridge- Easy Breakfast Recipes All types of porridge are eaten across Asia as a very popular breakfast item. From the salty kinds to the sweet, every Asian nation has its homegrown version of this comfort food. Easy breakfast recipes like this lightly sweetened…
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Blueberry Kale Smoothie- Healthy Smoothies Kale has been and will probably continue to be one of the Western world’s favorite leafy green vegetables and with good reason. Its health benefits are numerous and combined with blueberries- a superfruit that have been shown to help improve…
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Endive Salad with Plantain Chips – Easy Appetizers A little trivia here- endive is popularly believed to be European due to its French name but the plant’s actual origin is traced back to Indonesia or Africa. Health benefits of endive (also known as Belgian Endive)…
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Butternut Squash and Mushroom Stir-fry It’s been about five years since butternut squash and I became best friends and in those years, this Butternut Squash and Mushroom Stir-fry has become a bi-weekly staple in my home cooking repertoire. It’s super easy and quick to prepare,…
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Sweet Potato Fries with Gochujang Sauce Sweet potatoes have long been a staple in Asia and South America and the craze with sweet potato fries is no surprise. After all, sweet potatoes do pack a wallop in vitamins, more so than their plain potato cousins.…
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Easy Egg Recipes- Baked Eggs in Shiitake Mushroom While I love breakfast, admittedly I don’t always make the time to eat it given a hectic schedule. Every now and then, I take a few weekends to sit down and create a few interesting and easy…
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Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas I absolutely adore creating fusion recipes that bring flavors and ingredients from Asia and Latin America together. These Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas are super easy to prepare and require little time; they’re great fun for kids to make as well. Sweet and savory…
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Easy Breakfast Recipes- Egg, Spinach & Tomato Loaf Given the size of this dish, it’s easy to make and multiply for a brunch gathering or an entire family. I’m a huge supporter of inserting fresh vegetables wherever possible and here, adding spinach and tomatoes gives…
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Best Bruschetta Recipes- Brie & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta This party favorite is a marriage of two ingredients I adore- Brie cheese and sweet onions. These bruschetta are amongst the first to run out at gatherings. Crisp French baguette sliced thinly contrasts beautifully with the warm…
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Garlic Edamame Recipe- Healthy Eating Made Easier By now, parboiled Edamame lightly salted is standard appetizer fare at Japanese restaurants the world over. Edamame, or soy bean pods, have a high nutritional content with a major dose of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. This easy…
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Roasted Red Cabbage Many of us forget that cabbage exists; it’s not the tastiest of vegetables and for a long time, it was ignored for more trendy leafy greens. Red cabbage deserves more than a passing glance though- this powerhouse vegetable has an enormous amount…
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Quinoa Egg Tartlets- Easy Breakfast Recipes Talk about getting your healthy proteins and vegetables in early in the day- these egg tartlets blast the notion that breakfast has to be time consuming or complicated to taste good and be nutritious. Prep time is all of…
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Smoked Salmon Tapenade in Cucumber Cups Smoked salmon with cream cheese on bagels used to be one of my favorite comfort foods. Knowing how caloric that little sandwich is, I decided to remove the bread and rework my favorite flavors into an adorable and addictive…
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Easy Asian Appetizers- Chicken Satay Many nations in Asia have a version of Satay but here’s my favorite recipe for this scrumptious chicken on skewers. If you have an outdoor grill, you’ll definitely produce the most authentic flavors but nonetheless, you can oven roast the…
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Tropical Fruit Parfait- Easy Breakfast Recipes I’m a huge believer in delicious, nutritious and quick breakfasts. The day just doesn’t feel like it’s starting on a great note without the right kind of energy boost. This tropical fruit parfait combines nutrient rich yogurt and antioxidant…
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Avocado Milkshake- Healthy Milkshakes Asians love incorporating all kinds of tropical fruits into our beverages and desserts. Avocado, being one of the most popular fruits, is commonly used in healthy milkshakes. Avocado milkshake is incredibly easy to prepare and has a smooth, mellow flavor sweetened…
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Roasted Bok Choy with Szechuan Pepper Salt With all the kale craze of the past few years, you might have forgotten that other leafy greens like Bok Choy not only exist, but they pack even more antioxidants and nutrients than “it” vegetable kale. I’ve got…
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Salmon Carpaccio with Ponzu Mustard Dressing If I could transport myself from Japan to Italy and back in an instant, I’d be thrilled. From salmon sashimi to salmon carpaccio, I never say no to salmon in all its beautiful omega glory. With a savory and…
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Classic Seaweed Soup In Korea, Seaweed Soup is always served and eaten on birthdays as seaweed is seen as a youth and longevity elixir. In China, seaweed is seen as a delicacy, once reserved for royalty. It is best known for its high content of…
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Cooling Kale & Honeydew Smoothie If you’re looking to help your own digestion or if you are having skin problems, this Cooling Kale and Honeydew Smoothie is perfect for you. Cucumber helps calm inflammation of all types and helps de-puff bloated skin. Kale gives you…
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Watermelon Lychee Smoothie This is one of my favorite smoothies ever, the watermelon making this very light and refreshing while ripe, naturally sweet lychees lend a distinctive tropical flavor. Coconut water has been my liquid of choice lately though you can substitute any type of…
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Bodacious Blueberry Smoothie Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups blueberries 1 ½ large banana, roughly chopped 2 big handful fresh spinach leaves 2 tablespoon honey (optional) 3 cups almond milk (substitute soy milk or regular milk) 2 cups crushed ice Method Place all the ingredients into…
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Peaches’n Cream- Healthy Peach Smoothie Something about the flavors of peaches’n cream brings back fond childhood memories of traveling in the southern states with my parents. Right in the middle of summer, we’d pluck those fuzzy peaches right off the trees and I remember how…
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Easy Homemade Iced Tea Remember the old days where you had to boil water for hot tea then wait for it to cool down before you could put it in the fridge or add ice cubes for iced tea? No need for all that wait…
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Creamy Lychee Saketini- Easy Cocktail Recipes On warm evenings, there’s little else that can cool you down better than the perfect cocktail. Here’s one of my easy cocktail recipes using one of my favorite tropical fruits- lychee, paired with a classic Asian alcohol- sake. Light, creamy…
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Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Need a quick breakfast on the go? This Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie is a perfect breakfast for both adults and kids. Vine ripened strawberries balance with sweet bananas, turning regular milk and raw oats into a satisfying energy boosting breakfast. This is one…
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Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Who says that breakfast has to be time consuming or elaborate? Here’s a super quick breakfast smoothie that has kept me addicted for years. Creamy, naturally sweet and so yummy, this Banana Oatmeal Smoothie will make it hard to believe that it’s…
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Green Papaya Salad- Som Tam Thailand has a few dishes that are widely recognized throughout the world and Som Tam is definitely one of the standouts. Some of my best memories in life are of wading through the Chao Praya River in Bangkok and eating…
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