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Fast food is not the most accurate way to reflect one’s food culture, but it might be the most efficient way to spread it overseas. My first encounter with teriyaki chicken was at a branch of the Japanese chain Yoshinoya in Beijing. If you’re not familiar with Yoshinoya, it’s a very famous chain in Japan, and is as common there as McDonald’s is in the US. Yoshinoya quickly gained popularity when it opened in China back in the late ’90s, when the food scene in Beijing was far from the excitement of nowadays....

No need to stress either. These Asian Valentine recipes are extravagant only in flavor. Making them is easy and rewards you with bold flavors that will shake things up instead of those traditional Valentine’s dinner recipe. Top 10 Asian Valentine Recipes to Pamper Your Valentine 1. Cheesy Shrimp Bake Spring Rolls Start off the night right with this easy appetizer. Flavorful shrimp and Chinese sauces come together with everyone’s true love: cheese!...

Updated January 04, 2020 Triple Chocolate Cookies If you love chocolate, you are in for a real treat with these Triple Chip Chocolate Cookies. They are loaded with chocolate and not just one kind of chocolate, but THREE kinds of chocolate. That’s right, the cookies are made with milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, AND white chocolate chips! These chocolate cookies are a chocolate lovers DREAM! Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook I created this chocolate cookie recipe for our cookbook, Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook....

Walnut shrimp, made with glazed walnuts and a lightly sweet and savory sauce is always a favorite on Chinese takeout menus. If you’re craving something a little indulgent, it’s a surefire way to satisfy your appetite. Typically, walnut shrimp uses a lot of oil and sugar to glaze the walnuts. But with my recipe, I use much less sugar and oil without compromising on flavor. I also pan fry the shrimp so you can still get that crispy texture without deep frying....

Published on June 05, 2015 Last week, we went to San Francisco with Alaska Airlines for the Weekend Wanderer campaign. San Francisco is one of my favorite cities so I was super excited for our weekend adventure. We made sure we got to the airport early so Caleb could watch the airplanes land and take off. He loves flying. He had his Alaska Airline plane and bear with him the entire time....

I know I should be more responsible with my money, Heaven knows, we all should. With everything made easier by using debit cards (and the more evil credit card), it’s so much harder to keep track of your spending but that’s why, my dear friends, I am here to offer you some help. I have recently been introduced to an amazing new app called 22seven. This app is a money management tool that helps you do more with your money....

The lockdown across most of the country has many people searching for ways to get creative with what they’ve got in the house. Grocery delivery in certain areas may take days or weeks to schedule due to high demand from everyone at home. And if you run to the supermarket to grab more essentials, it’s highly likely you’ve got to make do with what’s left in stock. You might not think that you can do a whole lot with a can of Spam and a package of ramen noodles, but I’ve got tasty news for you....

Published on January 01, 2014 Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a GREAT 2014. I have a feeling it is going to be a fabulous year! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier in 2014, we are here to help! Today we are sharing 31 healthy recipes to help you start 2014 off right! And I promise these recipes are delicious…you won’t even miss those cookies:) We hope you enjoy 31 of our favorite healthy recipes!...

Published on December 19, 2022 Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies with Turbinado Sugar & Sea Salt- chewy chocolate chip cookies with chopped almonds, coarse turbinado sugar, melty chocolate puddles, and flaky sea salt. If you like Trader Joe’s dark chocolate almonds with sea salt and turbinado sugar, you will LOVE these cookies! Have you tried the dark chocolate almonds with sea salt and turbinado sugar from Trader Joe’s? They are SO good!...

Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Flour. Cake flour / All purpose flour. Brown sugar. I used soft brown sugar but you could use demerara or muscavado too. Baking powder. Salt. Cinnamon. Plain yogurt. I used thick Greek yogurt but you could use low fat as well. Canola oil. Vanilla extract. Eggs. Apples. A sweet and tart variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well here....

Published on November 04, 2022 Cinnamon Apple Crumble-tender, juicy apples are covered with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping, creating the best fall dessert. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream! I have a confession though; I don’t love baking pies. I don’t like fussy pie crust and pie isn’t my favorite dessert to eat. I know, who am I? BUT I do love a good cobbler or crumble and this Cinnamon Apple Crumble is the BEST....

Ingredients needed Butter. I used salted butter but unsalted butter can also be used. Brown sugar. I like the caramel-notes brown sugar adds but granulated sugar can be substituted. Eggs. Bananas. Using overly ripe bananas you can will result in an intense banana-flavor in the baked banana bread. I often use frozen and thawed bananas too. Vanilla extract. Cinnamon. Flour. I always use all purpose flour but you can substitute half with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste and a fiber boost....

If you love the taste of Bengali food, you’ll love this Bengali masoor dal recipe. I used the special spice mix popularly known as “Panch Phoron” and sauteed onion to bring a delicious comfort food vibe to this dal. I agree to be sent email. I came across this recipe in a Bengali cuisine cookbook from my local library, and the flavor combo fascinated me immediately. I made a few variations to veganize the dish without giving up flavor or taste....

Updated July 27, 2019 I always get a little sad at the end of every summer, but then I go out to our garden and see all of the ripe tomatoes and that makes me very happy. Tomato season is my favorite! You can’t beat a ripe and juicy tomato right from the vine. Plus, they are SO pretty. I also love going to the farmers market and looking at all of the different varieties of heirloom tomatoes....

Coca-Cola chicken wings (可乐鸡翅, Ke Le Ji Chi) is one of my favorite childhood dishes that my mom would make occasionally as a treat. These wings are tender, juicy and coated with a sticky glossy sauce just like BBQ wings. But since most Chinese households do not have an oven, the wings are actually made on the stovetop using a braising technique. Coca-Cola chicken wings ingredients The ingredient list for Coca-Cola chicken wings is short....

Updated March 26, 2019 It is National Waffle Day! You know I love food holidays, so of course we are celebrating. And luckily I didn’t have to wake up early to make waffles. We made Brown Butter Banana Waffles last weekend and put some in the freezer. So all I had to do is pop the waffles in the toaster this morning! Happy National Waffle Day to us! I make these waffles when our bananas are too ripe to eat on their own....

Updated September 11, 2020 I can’t get enough of this Butter Parmesan Gnocchi with Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes dish. It is comforting and delicious, but also filled with lots of summer veggies and finished with fresh basil. It’s the perfect balance of buttery, cheesy goodness and healthy vegetables. It’s become a family favorite around here, and everyone always asks for seconds! What is Gnocchi? If you aren’t already familiar with this Italian pasta then prepare to fall in love!...

Published on October 15, 2021 Homemade Caramel Corn-sweet and crunchy caramel popcorn is easy to make and always a favorite snack! It’s a great make-ahead recipe for a parties, game day, movie nights, or gift giving! Caramel corn really is the king of all popcorns. Sweet, salty, buttery, crunchy…it has it all! It is such a treat and it’s easy to make at home. You don’t need a candy thermometer for this caramel corn recipe and it’s made with basic pantry ingredients....

Last night I decided to make my version of a traditional Bahn Mi which a Vietnamese sandwich consisting of baguette, meat, shredded vegetables and fresh chilli & coriander. I’ve eaten Daikon only a few times in restaurants but have never seen it in my green grocer or supermarket. I decided Twitter would be the most likely place for me to find out where in Pretoria to look for fresh Daikon and after asking the question, got approximately 10 answers as to where to find this long, white Japanese radish....

Updated February 10, 2019 This post is sponsored by Kettle Brand. Best Onion Dip If you are looking for the perfect dip to take to all of your holiday parties, I’ve got you covered. This easy Caramelized Onion Dip is the BEST dip for any party. Our friends and family love this dip and always request it. I am always the hit of the party when I bring this dip, so I have learned to not come empty handed:) This dip is easy to make and SO good with Kettle Brand chips....