Dumplings in Red Oil/Chilli Oil (紅油抄手)

This classic Szechuan dish - boiled dumplings in red oil (紅油抄手) is very easy to make. The silky smooth wonton skin is so adorabl…

Char Siu Pastry (Cheater’s Version)

This char siu pastry (char siu sou) is a traditional dim sum, made with flaky pastry and juicy bbq pork. Armed with this easy rec…

Chinese Dumpling Soup (上湯水餃)

The dumplings in soup (上湯水餃)  are really flavoursome as you'll have more ingredients and more texture in the fillings if you …

Cantonese Sticky Rice Dumplings (Video 廣東鹹肉糭)

When I first learned to wrap sticky rice dumplings (鹹肉糭) for celebrating Dragon Boat festival, this was the easiest method I went…

Cheat’s Sweet Egg Twists (Chinese New Year Snack)

Ever tried a traditional sweet egg twists ( 蛋散 , dansan) ? It’s my childhood CNY snack in Hong Kong. Some Chinese restaurants off…

Turnip Cake/Radish Cake (Chinese New Year)

Turnip Cake (aka radish cake) is a must-eat snack during Chinese New Year traditionally. You also easily find it at many dim su…

Butter and Jam Cookies

These buttery cookies were dotted and filled with bright red plum jam. The slightly tangy taste of plum jam is just right to bal…

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion pancake (aka green onion pancake) is a classic Chinese snack, traditionally pair with a cup of soy milk. It's soft, …

Fried Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Fried ham and cheese sandwiches win our family’s hearts always. The bread is crisp with the melted cheese oozing inside is the hi…

Black Sesame Mochi (芝麻麻糬)

Ever realized that black sesame mochi is a party pleaser? Yes, we're just like Japanese people, very fond of mochi.  This w…

Banana Walnut & Coffee Muffins (Best Texture Tips + Video)

These banana walnut and coffee muffins are so fragrant and delicious. It’s best served when they’re still warm, perfect for tea t…

Baked Cucumber Chips

So you know how sometimes you can't tell the difference between cucumbers and zucchini at the grocery store and so you end up…

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies {Baby Led Weaning Recipes}

James is 9 months old which means we've been on our baby led weaning journey for about 2 and a half months. I'm not going…

Sweet Cream Cold Brew Fudgesicles

I've created a cold brew addict. Michael just started drinking coffee regularly a few years ago (I don't drink it, though…

Soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I love being a mom. Seriously, it's the best. The ONLY thing that I don't love is the fact that I don't have nearly a…

{Lower Sugar} Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are SO SO GOOD. Like super delicious. Even though they're lower in sugar. But I swear you don…

Curry Fish Balls with Radish (咖哩蘿蔔魚蛋)

Curry fish balls with radish is my favourite childhood street food in Hong Kong. It’s very tasty and easy to make it at home. Cur…

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies

Fun fact: 3 years ago today I married my favorite (aside from James) guy. 3 years of marriage and almost 9 years together (and ha…

How To Wrap a Pyramid Shaped Sticky Rice Dumpling (五角糉 + Video)

I reckon this pyramid shaped sticky rice dumpling is the most beautiful one. It’s the traditional shape mostly made by Hong Kong …

Pecan Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow--whatever you call it, it's delicious (for those who don't know: it's chex cereal coated …