It may be chilly outside, but I have a delicious and spicy recipe that will warm you up! My Spicy Korean Rice Cakes (aka Tteokbokki) is a vegetarian Korean dish that is full of chewy rice cakes and vegetables. This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and uses just a few ingredients. Read on…
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Chili Oil Noodles
If you love spicy noodles, these Chili Oil Noodles are the perfect recipe to serve for your Lunar New Year celebrations this year! These Chili Oil Noodles have become a trendy recipe recently, and today I'm showing you how I make my version from scratch! These Chili Oil Noodles are made with just a few…
Pan-Fried Pork Buns
My recipe for Pan-Fried Pork Buns has been tested multiple times in our house over the past few months (with no complaints!). I am so happy that I can finally bring the perfected recipe to you! Although these Pan-Fried Pork Buns are not traditionally served for Lunar New Year, I just had to include them…
Essential Asian Sauces
There are so many Asian sauces used in Asian cooking and recipes. From basic everyday soy sauce to roasted sesame paste, there are tons out there, each with specific flavours and uses. Today, I am providing a list of essential sauces that you need in your kitchen to make some amazing Asian recipes at home.…
Salt & Pepper Tofu
Today, I am starting my Lunar New Year series here on my blog! Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) is celebrated on a different day every year because it follows the lunar cycle. This year, Lunar New Year is on February 12 and it is the Year of the Ox! For my first…
Vegan Kabocha Squash Curry
Seasonal squash gets a spicy twist in this recipe for Vegan Kabocha Squash Curry. Kabocha squash is simmered in a flavourful Thai Red Curry sauce with other fresh vegetables. Served with freshly steamed rice, and you have a spicy vegan recipe that is perfect for fall and winter! What is Kabocha Squash? Kabocha is a…
Pork-Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini season is here! Whether you are growing zucchini in your home garden, or are buying them from the grocery store or farmers market, you will notice that there are TONS available and are quite inexpensive. If you want to take advantage of the seasonal prices or just need a way to use up what…
Spot Prawn Dumplings
It’s that time of year again, people! Spot Prawns are back in season and they are more sweet, succulent and juicy than I remembered! This year, I'm making these delicious Spot Prawn Dumplings to celebrate the season–and you should too! What are Spot Prawns? Spot prawn season typically begins in early May and lasts for…
Winter Melon Soup
If you overindulged recently, or if you are just looking to reset and detoxify your body, this Winter Melon Soup is the perfect thing to eat! It is filled with vegetables, nutrient-rich pork bone broth, and a few really good Chinese medicines. Making Homemade Pork Bone Broth There are many versions a Chinese soups out…
Vegetable Spring Rolls
To celebrate Chinese New Year, I am serving up lots of delicious Chinese dishes for this big day, including one of my most favourite Chinese recipes: Vegetable Spring Rolls! These crispy golden cylinders are filled with delicious (and vegetarian) filling made of cabbage, carrots, scallions, woodear mushrooms, thin rice noodles and some key Chinese sauces…