Puff Pastry, also known as pâte feuilletée, is a flaky light pastry dough that “puff up” in the oven. Puff pastry creates beautiful layers and buttery yet airy texture for both sweet and savory dishes. However, making your own puff pastry dough requires a lot of time and effort. And sometimes, when you are short on time but still […]

Pea Shoots with Garlic in Superior Stock Ingredients:   Pea shoots Garlic cloves Ham Ginger Cooking wine Superior stock (a very rich broth prepared using ingredients such as chicken, pork and ham) Basic chicken stock   Pea Shoots with Garlic in Superior Stock Directions:   Cut ham and ginger into slices. Parboil the ham. Cut […]

Fish with Pine Nuts Ingredients: Fish fillet Pine nuts Green bell pepper Red bell pepper Scallion Cooking wine Salt Sugar MSG (optional) Fish with Pine Nuts Directions: Cut green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and scallion into small cube-size pieces. Cut fish fillet into small cube-size pieces. The pieces should be about the same size […]

Stir Fried Squid Rolls Ingredients: Squid Scallions Garlic Carrot Cooking Wine Vinegar Salt Sugar Liquid starch   Stir Fried Squid Rolls Directions:   Cut scallion into segments, and then into thin slices. Smash and chop some garlic cloves into fine pieces. Cut carrot into thin pieces. The squid should be cleaned. Remove the layer of […]

Ingredients: ●Bell Peppers, 4 ●Butter, 3 tbsp ●Salt, 1/2 tsp ●Pepper, 1/2 tsp ●Marinara sauce ●Mozzarella cheese, 3 cup ●Basil, 5 grams ●Parmesan cheese ●Mini pepperoni, 1/3 cup Directions: 1.Cut bell peppers in half. 2.Brush the inside of bell pepper halves with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3.Spoon about 20 grams of marinara […]

Ingredients: ●Chicken tender, 1 lb ●Hot pepper flakes, 5 tbsp ●Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang), 1 1/2 cup ●Ketchup, 3/4 cup ●Garlic, 1 1/2 tbsp ●Ginger, 1 1/2 tbsp ●Cooking oil, 1 tbsp ●Black pepper, 2 tsp ●Sea salt, 2 tsp ●Honey, 1/2 cup ●Penne pasta, 200 g cooked Directions 1.Cut chicken tender into 1 […]

Ingredients: (For 24 mini tarts or 9 regular tarts) ●Puff pastry sheets, 2-3 ●Eggs, 2 ●Sugar, 1/4 cup ●Milk, 150 ml  Directions: 1.If using store bought ready-to-bake puff pastry, thaw in fridge overnight or at room temperature for 45 minutes. 2.Use a cookie cutter or knife to trim puff pastry into round pieces. (slightly larger […]

Ingredients: chicken cutlets, 2 Marinade: soy sauce, 3 tsp sugar, 2 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp corn starch, 3 tsp cooking oil, 1 tsp ginger, 1/2 cup sliced garlic, 1/2 cup red pepper, 1/2 cup 3-Cup Chicken Sauce: yellow rice wine, 4 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp   scallion, 1/2 […]

Other than classic chocolate dipped strawberries, there are many other goodies you can dip into chocolate and make it extra delicious. We have 4 sweet and savory chocolate dipped snacks recipes to impress your guests at your next party. Chocolate dipped banana bites: Cut banana into slices and insert one scoop of peanut butter in between two slices. Place […]

Pear in Puff Pastry Ingredients: Pear, 1 Puff pastry, 1 sheet Sugar, 2 tbsp   Optional: Egg, 1, for egg wash Apricot preserve, for glazing     Pear in Puff Pastry Instructions: Peel off the skin of one ripe pear. Cut lengthwise in half, then remove the cores. Cut the pear into 1/4 inch slices. […]

Teriyaki chicken ingredients:   Main ingredient: 1 chicken leg   Teriyaki sauce: sea salt, 1 tsp corn starch, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce ,1 tsp hoisin sauce, 4 tbsp huangjiu (yellow wine), 1 tsp five spice powder, 1/2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp   ginger, 4 slices scallion, 2 stalks onion, […]

Spanish tortilla ingredients: Potatoes, 2 Onion, 1 Ham, 2 slices Basil, 1 bunch Cherry tomatoes, 9 Eggs, 9 Milk, 1/8 cup Salt, 2 tsp Black pepper, 2 tsp Oregano, 1 tbsp   Spanish tortilla instructions:   Prepare potatoes, onion, ham, cheery tomatoes, and basil by slicing and shredding into small bite size pieces. Deep fry […]

20 pieces   Rose-shaped dumplings filling: Ground Pork, 200g Cabbage, 200g Onion, 1/2 Cooking Wine, 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil, 1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 Tbsp White Pepper, 1 Tsp Minced Garlic, 1 Tsp A pinch of salt A pinch of pepper   To make the filling: Dice cabbage and onion. Pre soak diced cabbage in […]

Mini Babka Knots Ingredients: Babka dough: Luke warm milk – 1/4 cup Yeast – 1 tsp Sugar – 3 tbsp Flour – 2 3/4 cup Room temp. egg – 3 Room temp. unsalted butter – half stick (4 tbsp) Babka filling: Unsalted butter – 1 stick (8 tbsp) Sugar – 1/2 cup Cocoa powder – […]

Italian Style Cheesy Rice Balls Ingredients: (for making 8 pieces) Cooked rice, 1 cup Marinara sauce, 4 tbsp Butter, 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp Eggs, 2 Fresh basil Black pepper, 2 tbsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Panko bread crumbs   Italian Style Cheesy Rice Balls Instructions: Dice mozzarella cheese sticks into 1/2 […]

Agar-agar or Kanten is a great vegan substitute of gelatin. If you can’t find agar, you can substitute with gelatin powder following 8:1 powdered gelatin to powdered agar conversion. Upside Down Fruit Cups Ingredients: 2 servings Clear Agar Agar Layer (per 2 cups): Water 300 ml Agar 1 tsp Sugar 3 tbsp Edible flower 2-3 […]

Bacon Spring Rolls Ingredients: spring roll wrappers 20   Bacon Spring Rolls Filling: bacon 2 strips cabbage 4 cups snow pea 1 cup carrot 1 cup shiitake mushrooms 1 cup king oyster mushrooms 1 cup   oil 2 tbsp light soy sauce 3 tsp scallions 2 tbsp   oil 2 tbsp salt 1/4 tsp oyster […]

Agar-agar or Kanten is a great vegan substitute of gelatin. If you can’t find agar, you can substitute with gelatin powder following 8:1 powdered gelatin to powdered agar conversion.   Cute Agar Jelly in Eggshells Ingredients: 6 eggs Water 300ml Agar 1 tsp Sugar 3 tbsp Edible flowers Cute Agar Jelly in Eggshells Instructions: Make […]

The petals on this lovely rose are made of gelato An instant way to win a girl’s heart   Amorino was founded in 2002 in Parisby two Italian childhood friends. It has since expanded internationally with locations in Europe, Asia, and the United States.   All gelatos are made with fresh fruits and ingredients, never […]

Parmesan Potato Stacks Ingredients: Makes about 4-6 servings 6 potatoes sliced thin (about 1/16 inch -1.6 mm thick) 3 tbsp (45g) butter, melted 2 tbsp (25g) Parmesan cheese 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder 1 tsp thyme leaves salt and pepper to taste Parmesan Potato Stacks Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190C). Butter 12 muffin cups […]

Honey-Garlic Asian Chicken BBQ Skewers Ingredients:   Honey-Garlic Asian Chicken BBQ Skewers Marinade 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ⅓ cup honey ⅓ cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon pepper Honey-Garlic Asian Chicken BBQ Skewers Wooden skewers 3 chicken breasts, cubed 2 red bell peppers 2 yellow bell peppers 6 mushrooms 8 scallions Parsley […]

Rainbow Pizza Ingredients: Ready-made pizza dough Marinara sauce Shredded cheese Red cabbage Cauliflower Pineapple Corn Bell pepper Cherry tomato   Season with salt and pepper.   Bake at 425 F for 15-20 minutes. ———————————————————————————————- Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeByNTD/ Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/tastelife_recipes/ Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/tastelife_fun/

Hot and Sour Soup Ingredients:   Wood Ear Mushrooms Bamboo Shoots Shiitake Mushrooms Chinese Vermicelli Scallions, Chopped Cilantro Shrimps, Chopped Squids, Chopped Scallops Chicken Stock White Vinegar, 3 Tbsp Salt, 1/2 Tsp Light Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, 2 Tbsp White Pepper Powder, 1/3 Tsp Corn Starch Water, 3 Tbsp 1 Egg Sesame Oil […]

Lime Pie Ingredients: Lime Pie Crust 9 graham crackers 3 tsp sugar 5 tbsp melted butter   Lime Pie Filling 3 large egg yolks 3 limes (or 2/3 cup of lime juice) 1 can (14 oz) of condensed milk 1 tbsp lime zest   Lime Pie Whipped Cream 1.5 cup heavy cream 3 tsp sugar Lime […]

Avocado Boats Ingredients: Ripe avocados, halved and pitted   BLT avocado boat:   shredded lettuce, bacon pieces, diced tomato, black pepper, salt, mayonnaise     Cheddar egg avocado boat:   cheddar cheese, egg add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with scallion   Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes     Tuna salad […]

Orange Chocolate Roll Ingredients: Orange Chocolate Roll Dough: 1 cup milk 3 cups flour 2 tsp instant yeast 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp softened butter 1 tsp salt Orange Chocolate Roll Filling: peel from one orange – chopped 2 tbsp Cocoa powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) Orange Chocolate Roll Icing: 1/4 […]

Crispy Bacon Wrapped Potato Roses Ingredients: Bacon 6 strips Potatoes 6 Shredded cheddar cheese Butter 50g/3.6 tbsp Fresh rosemary 1 tbsp Garlic salt 1 tsp Black pepper 1 tsp   Crispy Bacon Wrapped Potato Roses Instructions:   Use a mandolin or knife to thinly slice potatoes. Mix melted butter, fresh rosemary, garlic salt, and black pepper […]

Chicken Lo Mein Ingredients:   Noodles: 4 cups Main Dish chicken breast 1 Cup carrot 1/3 Cup cabbage 1/3 Cup shiitake mushrooms 1/3 Cup onion 1/3 Cup scallion 2 Tbsp celery 2 Tbsp mushrooms 3   Chicken Lo Mein Seasoning: soy sauce 1tbsp sugar 1tsp corn starch 1tbsp egg white 1 oil 0.5 tbsp   […]

Rilakkuma Roll Ingredients: 3 dinner rolls 2 slices ham 2 slices cheese 1 cucumber 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (decoration) 1 slice cheese 1 piece seaweed Rilakkuma Roll Directions: 1. Make 2 roll sandwiches (1 will be the head, 1will be body) 2. Slice a circle of the bread crust to make Bear ‘s belly. 3. Slice off […]

General Tso’s Chicken Ingredients: Chicken Thigh 1   General Tso’s Chicken Seasoning: Egg 1 Salt 1 TSP Sugar 1 TSP Pepper 1/3   TSP Sesame Oil 1/3 TSP Corn Starch Solution 6 TBSP Corn Starch Powder 2 Cup   General Tso’s Chicken Sauce: Oil 1 TBSP Dried Chili Pepper Garlic I TSP Ketchup 3 TBSP Soy […]

Bunny Burger Bun ­Ingredients:   Dough: 1 cup milk 3 cups flour 2 tsp instant yeast 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp softened butter 1 tsp salt   Decoration: Quinoa seeds   Egg wash: 1 Egg, beaten   Bunny Burger Bun ­Directions: In a mixing bowl, add warm milk, yeast and sugar, stir together. Wait 10 minutes for […]

Agar-agar or Kanten is a great vegan substitute of gelatin. If you can’t find agar, you can substitute with gelatin powder following 8:1 powdered gelatin to powdered agar conversion. Grapefruit Agar-Agar Jelly Ingredients: Strained grapefruit juice 2 Agar Powder 2 Tsp. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Grapefruit sections Mint 5~6 leaves   Grapefruit Agar-Agar Jelly Directions: 1. […]

This is a great vegan recipe all the panna cotta and jelly lovers. Coconut milk is used in place of cream, and agar-agar or Kanten is used in place of gelatin. If you can’t find agar, you can substitute with gelatin powder following 8:1 powdered gelatin to powdered agar conversion.   Grapefruit & Coconut Panna […]

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Main Ingredients: Chicken breast 1/2 lb Butter lettuce leaves   Chicken Lettuce Wraps Marinate: Salt 1/4 tsp Sugar 1/4 tsp Corn starch 1 tsp Soy sauce 1/2 tsp Oil 1 tsp   Chicken Lettuce Wraps Other Ingredients: Chinese potato 2 tbsp Cilantro stems 1 tbsp Celery 2 tbsp Cilantro 1 tbsp Carrot […]

Shrimp Wonton Soup Ingredients: wonton skins 10 Shrimp Wonton Soup Filling: fresh shrimps 1/2 lb salt 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp light soy sauce 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp bamboo shoots 1 tbsp carrots 1 tbsp cilantro 1 tbsp shiitake mushroom 1 tbsp   Shrimp Wonton Soup Base: scallion 4 stalks […]

Salted mustard greens, or xue cai, is a popular and common pickled vegetable used in northeastern cooking. They can add great flavor when cooked with ingredients such as pork, noodle or tofu. Tofu Stew with Salted Mustard Greens is an everyday dish served in northeastern China. It is nutritious, delicious and easy to make. Tofu […]

Don’t be fooled by the name of this dish! The main ingredient of Chrysanthemum Fish is black carp. The fish is cut with fine knife techniques so that when they are fried, the shape resembles golden chrysanthemum flowers. Chrysanthemum Fish is a traditional dish from the Huaiyang region of China. This refers to the cooking […]

Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Oatmeal Cookie Mini-Pies Cherry 450 cal per serving. Only about $2.30 (Wow!) per organic mini-cherry pie Serves 6   Oatmeal Cookie Dough Cherry Mini-Pies Ingredients Dough: 1 cup organic rolled oatmeal 1 cup flour 3/4 cup organic butter 1 cup organic whole milk greek yogurt (any flavor) 1 egg 1 […]

Sliced Pork Belly with Pickled Napa Cabbage is a famous northeastern Chinese dish. Pickled cabbage (Suan Cai) is a popular ingredient in many Chinese dishes, because it balances out the grease of fatty pork belly. The result is an appetizing dish that can instantly warm you up in cold weather conditions. The unique weather conditions […]

Pastas are often considered taboo food in the weight loss community, due to its high-carb content. But you need to get the right kinds of carbs, at the right times. It’s important to know the difference between good carbs and bad carbs. Whole Grain vs. White Carbohydrates, often referred to as “carbs,” are your body’s primary energy source, […]

Dry Braised Fish, a traditional Szechuanese dish, is an excellent example that demonstrates some of the know-how of traditional Chinese cooking. This dish takes longer to prepare and make, but its rich and complex flavors signify the best Szechuanese cooking has to offer. Dry-braising, literally translated from the term in Chinese, 乾燒 (Gan Shao), refers to a […]

Spicy Diced Chicken with Chilies, or Laziji (辣子雞), is a popular dish in Sichuan Cuisine. Anyone who has spent enough time in good Sichuan restaurants is bound to eventually try a dish listed as Chongqing chicken, Sichuan chicken with chilies, wok-fried chicken, or a number of similar names. It consists of marinated, deep-fried pieces of […]

It’s hard to imagine that tofu was practically an unheard of item in the West, until several decades ago. Today, chances are you can find a whole range of tofu varieties in all kinds of markets: from high-end organic food emporiums, to your local grocery store right around the corner. Despite its growing popularity, tofu […]

Sautéed Shrimp with Oyster Sauce is a hearty and traditional home-made dish. The shrimp are hearty and savory, and the dish looks appetizing enough to grace any home banquet. The steps are seemingly straightforward, with just a handful of ingredients and condiments. But according to Chef Liu Shun-tai, the experienced Cantonese chef who won silver […]

Yu-shiang or Yu-xiang (literally: “fish fragrance”) is a mixture of seasonings generally used in Chinese cuisine, and also refers to the resulting sauce, in which meat or vegetables are cooked. Despite the term literally meaning “fish fragrance” in Chinese, yu-shiang contains no seafood, and is typically not used in seafood dishes. Its complex, yet balanced flavors,  perfectly compliment beef, […]

Who doesn’t like crispy tender boneless fish fillet, even served alone? But when it is combined with black bean sauce, the fillet bursts with flavor and tastes so much better.   Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce Ingredients: Grouper Bok choy Ginger Garlic Scallion Black bean sauce Oyster sauce Chinese cooking wine Starch Egg Sugar […]

Twice Cooked Pork is a Szechuanese dish any household could make. It is savory and goes well with steamed rice. When selecting the pork, be sure to choose a fresh piece of pork leg with about 40% fat and 60% lean meat. The ingredients are basic, and the steps are straightforward. With some preparation, you […]

A cantonese classic and probably the best known Chinese recipe, Sweet and Sour Pork, or “Gu Lao Rou”, is as flavorful as it sounds. With its perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors, crunchy yet tender texture, and delightful colors, this dish is an all time favorite at the dining table. Delicious as it is, […]

Almost every Chinese person is able to recall having red braised pork during childhood. Whenever our loving mothers wanted to make something nutritious and tasty to fuel our body, red braised pork was the first thing that came to mind. Slow cooked over low heat, it is savory and filling. The aromas can warm up […]

Szechuanese cooking has gained overwhelming popularity both within and out of China’s borders. Among its rich selection of dishes, Poached Beef in Hot Chili Oil, also commonly known as “Water Boiled Beef”, is a staple choice and a must-try. Don’t be fooled by the name and think the dish is bland. On the contrary, this […]

Sticky Rice Cake (Nian Gao), sometimes translated as “year cake” or “Chinese New Year’s cake”, is a food prepared from glutinous rice. While it can be eaten all year round, traditionally it is most popular during Chinese New Year. It is considered good luck to eat nian gao during this time, because nian gao is […]

Crispy Fried Pork (焦溜肉段) is a classic dish in the Northeastern region of China. Pork is deep fried to reach a desired crispy texture on the outside, and tender on the inside. It is then stir-fried with sweet and sour sauce for flavor.   Crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Ingredients: Pork tenderloin Bell pepper Onion Carrot […]

Chinese New Year, The Year of the Rooster, begins on Saturday Jan. 28th 2017, with festivities kicking off the  27th, and continuing until February 15th, 2017。 The Lunar New Year is the most important festival for Chinese people both in mainland China, and around the world. And eating dumplings is a Chinese New Year tradition stretching back […]

You probably have already seen and read all about it over the internet. Levain Bakery’s world famous six-ounce cookies seem to always be a hot topic on social media. But is it really worth the hype? Currently they are offering four flavors: Chocolate Chip Walnut, Oatmeal Raisin, Double Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Chocolate We have […]

Korean food culture has long embraced the notion of five blessings. In addition to the traditional concepts of Yin Yang and five elements, Korean food typically is a blend of five colors: red, green, white, black, and yellow. Koreans believe that food can bring longevity, health, wealth, joy, and happiness. Sophia Lee Sophia Lee, Miss […]

Sashimi is great, but steamed?! Yes, this restaurant provides steamed seafood for those who prefer it cooked that way. Bamboo steamers can cook food quickly while preserving the original taste. Steamed Seafood Health Benefits The story begins when one of the young chefs at the restaurant was diagnosed with liver cancer. This was shocking news to […]

Chucky Fire Roll is named after the sushi chef at Sik Gaek whose nickname is “Chucky”. This ball-shaped roll has imitation crab meat, white fish, scallops wrapped inside cream cheese and avocado, topped with melted cheese and masago. “Chucky” Fire Roll Ingredients: Sushi rice Imitation crab meat White fish Scallops Cream cheese Avocado Melted cheese […]

Latiang or “Egg Net” is an authentic Thai dish, originally only served to royalty. Latiang was originally served in small 3-inch squares. However, Chef Pitipong  presents the dish in one grand giant piece instead. This dish is a great test of the chef’s control of heat. If you want to taste it, it requires reservations […]

Flavor is at the core of Chinese cuisine. Using tofu as an example, different cooking techniques can create different flavors, and this is also what distinguishes each region’s cuisine. In Shandong cuisine, tofu can become the braised fried tofu, using a combination of stewing and broiling, which is a technique unique to Shandong Cuisine. You […]

Steaming is a seemingly easy way to cook fish. To get the perfect tender and delicate texture, however, it’s crucial to control the temperature and timing precisely. The texture will be right if the temperature is right. Chinese steamed fish, with just a little bit of seasoning becomes the simplest yet most delicious dish on the table. […]

Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes consists of only two ingredients, sweet potatoes and white sugar. It is a famous traditional dish from the Han region. As simple as it appears, it really tests how well a chef can master the control of heat in a pan. Sugar glazed dishes are meant to be served immediately. When […]

Gentle-Fried Furong Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish. It is named after the Furong, or hibiscus flower, because its delicate shape resembles that of white hibiscus petals. The chicken pieces are tender, smooth, and moist, completely different from the usual dry and rubbery texture of chicken breast.    Gentle-Fried Furong Chicken Ingredients: Chicken breasts Egg […]