• Dried Persimmons - Hoshigaki (13/03/2012 publié dans : Desserts )
    For this recipe first, you will need a supply of persimmons from *vuon ong hang` xom'* :-) or farmers markets as it's best to pick them slighty soft - ripe and with a bit of branch to tie them up ...
  • Yuzu-gettes (29/12/2011 publié dans : Desserts )
    With Christmas cooking done and a bunch of Yuzu limes on my hands, I decided to make some Yuzugettes and mendiants to wrap up a good first year for my little Yuzus. See how she grew over the ...
  • Another turkey (25/12/2011 )
    Brined and everything ... First lesson learned: check to make sure that the turkey is 'fresh' and not injected with saline solution before brining Second lesson learned: defrost the turkey at ...
  • Vin Chaud (25/12/2011 publié dans : Drinks )
    This is my first 'Vin Chaud' and I am so glad I finally made it! Even with the left over on the second day, I can 'smell' the bouquet and the orange/lemon taste super while the vin chaud over ice ...
  • Spinach Salad A Ma Facon (30/03/2011 publié dans : Salads )
    This has become my signature salad because ... I make it just about once a week. :-) Ingredients: - 6 cups Spinach ( I like the leaves to be a bit thicker so no baby spinach please) - 1 fuji apple ...
  • Bo Luc Lac a` la 'Slanted Door' (26/04/2010 publié dans : Entrees )
    This is adapted from chef Phan's recipe from the famous Slanted Door SF. Instead of serving the 'shaking beef' with the traditional cresson salad and salt and pepper dip, I served it on a bed of ...
  • Orangettes (08/04/2010 publié dans : Desserts )
    I finally tried my hand at making 'Orangette' for a touch of Paris in the spring,since my best friends went to Paree without me :-) plus we still have tons of oranges on the tree and I hate to see ...
  • Cuties, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette (05/12/2009 publié dans : Salads )
    Another recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com's Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette. I used Cuties instead of oranges. What's cuties? Well, they are these ...
  • Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole (28/11/2009 publié dans : Veggies )
    I love allrecipes.com, really. I've tried a few of the recipes there and they all turned out as expected, i.e. really good - that is if you picked the recipes with the most and highest ratings :-) ...
  • Albacore Tuna Late Summer Rolls (08/09/2009 publié dans : Entrees )
    Why late summer rolls and not spring rolls? ... because I started making them in late summer for our after- golf -practice-lunch-in-the-garden with chi KA and Lisa :-) The first time we made them ...
  • Strawberry Verrine with White Chocolate Chantilly Cream (03/04/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    This is the first time I make a white chocolate whipping cream, and boy I don't think I'll go back to plain whipping cream ... :-) And I have to confess that I like white chocolate a bit more ...
  • White Chocolate Hearts with Strawberry and Pistachio (23/03/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    I know Valentine is over, but I saw these on Coco&Medotcom and fell in love :-) And you can always make them for Mother's day! INGREDIENTS: makes 6 strawberry hearts - 6 Oz. Valhrona White ...
  • Zucchini Muffins with Walnut Crumb Topping (22/03/2009 publié dans : Snack )
    When is it a cup cake and when is it a muffin? for the curious George and Georginette check out the Faceoff: Cupcakes vs Muffins at Cakespy (just click on their cute drawing) I love this one test: ...
  • Roasted Mango Dusted with Cinnamon and Nutmeg (06/03/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    Another recipe with mango :-) Quick to make and quick to eat. I think next time I'll serve it with some vanlla/rum ice cream ! INGREDIENTS: makes 2-3 servings - 1 Medium-large mango - 1 tsp nutmeg ...
  • Cherry Tomatoes and Broccoli Clafoutis (04/03/2009 publié dans : Veggies )
    Lately I started with an ingredient (fruit, veggie etc) that I have on hand then surf the net to find an interesting recipe to try and I have been pleasantly rewarded with such discoveries as ...
  • Mango Rose Tartlet (03/03/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    Cute as a button is my mango rose tartlet, don't you think? I had plenty of phyllo to use up and a whole case of mango that my sis gave me so there you are :-) INGREDIENTS: makes 6 roses - 6 ...
  • Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Walnuts (02/03/2009 publié dans : Appetizers )
    Another new recipe, another success :-) I followed Tyler Florence's recipe from Foodnetwork.com pretty closely, just cut down on the blue cheese a bit, skipped the thyme since I didnt have any ...
  • Avocado Meyer Lemon Shake (01/03/2009 publié dans : Drinks )
    I love trying new things, so I tried making avocado shake and mmm it was quite good, so here we go. First my 'light' version which uses non fat milk and some Meyer Lemon for a kick. Then the more ...
  • Squash Casserole (26/02/2009 publié dans : Veggies )
    Another new dish for me, adapted again from an Allrecipe.com recipe that had quite a high rating. It's definitely a must repeat. INGREDIENTS: 4 servings - 2 Cups sliced yellow squash - 1/4 Cup ...
  • Fondant En Bouche Chocolate Cupcake (18/02/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    Yippie, I made my first cupcakes today!! the recipe is from Chocolate & Zucchini Melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Cake. It's very very good. The only thing I'd change next time is to lower the oven ...
  • Tutti Frutti and Nutti Pastilla (17/02/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    This is adapted from Clotilde Dusoulier's recipe on NPR. This is what Clotilde has to say about pastilla: "Pastilla is a traditional dish from Morocco: It is a pigeon pie made with multiple layers ...
  • Valentine's Menu (15/02/2009 publié dans : Menu )
    And here is this year full Valentine's Menu It was quite easy to pull together and Russ added his artistic signature (or is it to stake claim on his fraise? :-) And for a wish of a (continued) ...
  • Salade aux Poires, Roquefort et Pecans Caramelises (15/02/2009 publié dans : Salads )
    Lisa made this at Thanksgiving and it was so good, I tried it for this year Valentine's dinner and it was fabulous (so said my Valentines :)). The recipe is adapted from Michelle Krzmarzick All ...
  • Pomme de Terre Millefeuille (15/02/2009 publié dans : Veggies )
    I called it millefeuille but this dish is often referred to as Pommes Anna as well, and here is what WIKI says: The dish is generally credited with having been created during the time of Napoleon ...
  • Filet Mignon au Roquefort à la poêle (15/02/2009 publié dans : Entrees )
    The crumbled Roquefort adds a nice flavourful touch when sprinkled on the sizzling hot filet mignon, try it next time ! INGREDIENTS: Serves 4 - 4 filet mignons - dash of sea salt - dash of freshly ...
  • Fraises en robes de chocolat (15/02/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    Chocolate covered strawberries have gottabe the easiest dessert to make, and they are perfect for Valentine. This year I decided to cover them with some white chocolate as well. And I actually ...
  • Chocopots (15/02/2009 publié dans : Desserts )
    I have always wanted to try and make this ever since I say Nigella's Youtube below. So I finally tried it for this year Valentine's dinner. I used Valhrona dark chocolate (Noir Amer 71% Cacao) and ...
  • My First Tuna Casserole (31/01/2009 publié dans : Entrees )
    and not my last either... :-) This is adapted from the Tuna Noodle Casserole I on allrecipes.com, using non-fat milk and low-fat swiss cheese for a healthier touch. It's light, yummy ... ...
  • Trumpet Royale Mushroom Soup (06/12/2008 publié dans : Soups )
    I threw together some left over turkey, leek, and mushroom (mind you not any ordinary mushroom, but the Trumpet Royale aka King Oyster mushroom) and lo and behold ... it turned out to be what I'd ...
  • Chocolate Covered Chestnuts and Chestnuts in Ganache (01/12/2008 publié dans : Desserts )
    Here are two variations, both delicious, made with chocolate and chestnuts ... the two must-have food for the holiday seasons. The first - chocolate covered chestnuts - are made simply with metled ...
  • Salted roasted brussels sprouts (01/12/2008 publié dans : Veggies )
    Adapted from the much acclaimed Barefoot Contessa recipe which true to its words will have you look at brussels sprouts in a totally new way :) with these ...
  • Creme de patate douce brulee (x2 baked sweet potatoes) (01/12/2008 publié dans : Veggies )
    - INGREDIENTS: - 4-5 small Japanese yams (satsuma imo) - 4 Tbsp cream - 1 Tbsp- unsalted butter melted - 1 egg yolk for egg wash - PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. Scrub and wash the ...
  • Mignardises mignonnes et croquantes (30/11/2008 publié dans : Desserts )
    INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry roasted almonds 1/2 cup raisins 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate fresh raspberries for decoration PREPARATION: Chop the almonds up coarsely. Break up the chocolate and melt it ...
  • Grapefruit Lavender Granita and Strawberries (13/07/2008 )
    This is the first thing made with my recent harvest of lavender. A mix of pink grapefruit, Meyer Lemon and lavender steep syrup gave this ice a slighty tangy bittersweet with a hint of lavender ...
  • Round baby squashes farcis (11/07/2008 publié dans : Entrees )
    I couldn't resist these when I saw them at the farmer's market on Sunday. So I took them home and stuffed them with all kinds of goodies :): fresh corn, ground veal and pork, onion, red bell ...
  • Ahi Tuna Shiso Appetizer (30/06/2008 publié dans : Appetizers )
    I first had these at Sharon's house and instead of these salt and pepper rice crackers she used the puffed rice cracker which is also very good, although you can't prepare this tappetizer oo much ...
  • Green apple shiso ice (29/06/2008 publié dans : Desserts )
    .Inspired by "The herbal kitchen" by Jerry Traunfeld The ice is made with Granny Smith Apple and shiso leaves and some Meyer lemon juice and sugar, quite a combination. And the topping of apple ...
  • Seared Tuna Avocado Shiso Spring Bowl (23/06/2008 publié dans : Entrees )
    This is inspired by a fusion of the Japanese chirashi bowl, the Vietnamese bun' and spring roll without the roll. Chirashi is a sushi rice salad in a large bowl , made of sushi rice topped with ...
  • Meet my shiso plant (22/06/2008 publié dans : Meli Melo )
    So I was at Nijya market today and they have these neat little packages of 4 to 5 shiso leaves (granted they are blemish free) for $ 1.99 and then they have. just kitty corner from there, a ...
  • Orange au Grand Marnier givree (11/06/2008 publié dans : Desserts )
    This is what I did with the last harvest of oranges ... yumyum. Ingredients:2 servings - 1 cup of water - 1/2 cup of sugar - 1/2 cup of orange juice (freshly squeezed, strained) - 1 Tsp lemon ...
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