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Money Bag Dumplings and Cabbage Rolls

These Money Bag Dumplings are a feast for the eyes and palate. They are made gluten free using translucent rice wrappers and napa cabbage.

Roast Pork Belly (Siew Yoke)

Crispy, crunchy, crackly Roast Pork Belly is a favorite of many. It can be made at home with just 4 ingredients and a little bit of patience.

Fah Sung Thong (Peanut and Sesame Brittle)

Homemade Fah Sung Thong (Peanut and Sesame Brittle) lightly spiced with chili flakes and five-spice powder. They are fresh, light, and crunchy.

Jian Dui (Deep Fried Glutinous Rice Balls or Sesame Seed Balls)

Jian Dui or Sesame Seed Balls are a dimsum favorite. These are filled with red bean paste and deep fried to a golden perfection.

Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls) with Red Bean Paste Filling

Tang Yuan is a dessert made of glutinous rice balls in a sweet clear soup usually served during the Winter Solstice Festival to mark the arrival of winter.

Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup

Shredded chicken meat, crunchy corn kernels, and chicken broth make up this easy Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup. A must try when fresh corn is in season.

Pandan Coconut Candy

These fragrant and delicious Coconut Candy flavored with pandan paste are sure to delight. Can be made ahead for all your parties and gatherings.

Braised Chicken with Dark Soy Sauce and Mushrooms

This classic Braised Chicken with Dark Soy Sauce and Mushrooms is Chinese home cooking at its best. So comforting and delicious with a bowl of steamed rice.

Sweet and Sour Pompano Fish

Sweet and Sour Pompano Fish with homemade sweet and sour sauce garnished with julienned cucumber. So easy yet so tasty. Perfect with a bowl of steamed rice.

Pomelo Salad

This delicious Pomelo Salad with chopped peanuts and toasted coconut flakes is a must-try! It is sweet, tangy, juicy, and refreshing.

Ushering in the Lunar New Year

In contrast to Chinese New Year in Asia with family and friends, over here it is a work day for most people. The snow that we “ordered for Christmas” finally arrived and Ro-Ri San had to fire up the snow thrower to clear the driveway. He took the day off to accompany me while the…

Bak Kwa (Long Yoke Korn) – Dragon Meat for the Year of the Dragon

Bak Kwa is a popular snack and gift during the Chinese New Year. These barbecued wafer thin pieces of sweet and salty pork jerky are simply irresistible.

Hup Toh Soh (Chinese Walnut Biscuits)

Huge Hup Toh Soh (Chinese Walnut Biscuits) are an old time favorite. These are made with butter and scaled down in size. Just as delicious!

Leng Chee Kang (Sweet Lotus Seed Soup)

Leng Chee Kang is a cooling sweet lotus seed soup consisting of lotus seed (lean chee) and a variety of other dried fruits. Very refreshing serve cold.

Chinese Five-Spice Roast Chicken

Fragrant crispy skin Chinese Five-Spice Roast Chicken served with pepper salt. Perfect for the Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner or a weekend dinner.

Poached Pears with White Fungus and Red Dates

This Poached Pears with White Fungus and Red Dates sweet soup makes a warm and comforting dessert. It is also said to be nourishing.

Happy New Year and 2nd Blog Anniversary

As 2011 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year with some satisfaction and also a small measure of angst. Satisfaction because I have managed to steer the blog through the “terrible two’s” that seem to plague many blogs. There were the “rocks” of fatigue from posting week upon week, and…