This dish turned out real well, although the family didn’t appreciate it as much as I wanted them to. My Mom would cook “Lion Heads” on special occasions, so I always thought it’s a difficult dish to make, who knew this simple recipe captures the essence of this traditional Chinese dish so well! Ingredients *…

After the big failure last night, I’ve decided Asian food is more up my alley. Tonight’s beef stew is an adaptation of something I’ve cooked before mixed with a new recipe. The taste is sweeter and really blended well with the dry tofu. Nothing’s more comforting than beef stew on a cold winter night! Ingredients…

I have been cooking this dish a few times already, don’t think it’s as sweet as how a real Vietnamese cook would make it, but truth be told, I have no idea what the authentic one tastes like (I haven’t seen this dish on a restaurant menu). Anyway the family seem to enjoy it so…

1/4 c. honey 1/4 c. each hoisin, lite soy 1tbs each minced garlic, ginger 2 tbsp. ground bean sauce (optional) 1 tsp. each hot pepper sauce, liquid smoke 1/2 tsp. each black, cayenne pepper 1 racks baby back ribs (I asked the butcher to cut them into smaller pieces) 1tbs. dark brown sugar Mix honey,…

OMG, this has got to be the most simple pork stew recipe I’ve ever come across, totally Chinese style, taste just like how my Mama always makes! Ingredients 1     tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry 2     tablespoons rice vinegar 3     tablespoons sugar 4     tablespoons soy sauce 5     tablespoons water 1…