Side Dish

Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Biren on May 15th, 2013
Stir Fry Gai Lan

Learn the technique to cook your own tender crisp Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) with mushrooms at home. Takes only a few minutes to prepare.

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Turmeric Spiced Quinoa

Biren on May 13th, 2013
Turmeric Spiced Quinoa

This Turmeric Spiced Quinoa is lightly pan fried with spices and mixed with green peas and grape tomatoes. It is deliciously nutty and flavorful!

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Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Biren on May 6th, 2013
Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

These Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes are so tender and buttery on the inside with a very tasty and slightly salty crust. They are just the perfect side dish!

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Biren on April 8th, 2013
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

These roasted fingerling potatoes are creamy and buttery on the inside with a crisp and salty exterior. They go well with grilled meats, poultry, and fish.

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Money Bag Dumplings and Cabbage Rolls

Biren on February 24th, 2013

Today is Chap Goh Mei, the 15th and final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This occasion is celebrated with greater prominence by certain quarters of the Chinese population. In the old days, Chap Goh Mei was equivalent to Valentine’s Day in the cities of the Straits Settlements comprising of Penang, Malacca, and Singapore. [...]

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Kabocha Cranberry Brown Rice Couscous

Biren on January 30th, 2013

Couscous originated from North Africa where it is usually served with a meat or vegetable stew. Like pasta, it is made of semolina flour but instead of mixing the flour with water and egg to form a dough, it is simply moistened and rubbed between hands to form tiny spherical granules. As you can imagine, [...]

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Hasselback Potatoes

Biren on January 18th, 2013

Hasselback potatoes are truly a joy at the dinner table. Also known as accordion potatoes, they look very impressive and are a great choice when you are celebrating an event, having company, or in the mood for something fancy. The weekends are a great time to prepare these as a treat for the family. These [...]

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