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Dan Bing Taiwanese Egg Crepe
Recently I had a discussion wih Chris about my food blog and what sort of food we should cook next. That’s the moment I realized I have never made
Stir Fried Beef with Mung Bean Sprouts
Stir-fries are one of the most popular and common cooking methods in Chinese cooking. I like serving stir-fried dishes during busy weeknights because you can make a
Pineapple Prawn Fried Rice
One of my favourite dishes when I was young is this pineapple and prawn fried rice. Possibly the most endearing memory of this
Salt and Pepper Squid
This salt and pepper squid is one of my favourite Chinese Taiwanese snacks and appetizers. On a hot summer’s day I especially enjoy paring this with a nice iced cold beer. Preparing this dish is very simple.
Squid salad with Taiwanese five-flavour sauce
Salad is always one of the best foods to eat during the summer time. In fact salad is great to eat anytime of the year but one of my
Deep Fried Prawn Balls with Almond Flakes
Today’s recipe is Deep Fried Prawn Balls with Almond Flakes but before I get on top the recipe I’ve now been back in the UK from
Chinese Daikon Carrot and Tomato Beef Stew
One day while back in Taipei, I was watching TV with my grandmother and smelt this really awesome dish coming out of a neighbour’s
Home Style Taiwanese Cooking Cookbook
Last October I got a surprising email from an international publisher called “Marshall Cavendish” asking me if I’m interested in publishing my first cookbook. After the initial
Three Cup Chicken
From the first time I heard about three cup chicken I thought it was a Taiwanese dish, but after doing some research I discovered it’s actually a Chinese dish. Wen Tiansiang was
Oriental Pork Chop
It has now been six weeks since I became a “mum”. Every day my little girl grows healthier but also happier. She occasionally has a little colic, especially at night, but apart
New Year Pork Fried Rice
I’m now 38 weeks pregnant and both my mother and grandmother arrived in Edinburgh this last Wednesday. It’s a huge relief for me as they’ve both come to
Salmon Rice Noodle Soup
When I lived in Taipei there was a particular Taiwanese rice noodle soup which I really loved called “Swordfish Rice Noodle Soup”. Whenever my parents and I went out for
Fried Dumplings Recipe
I’ve officially started my maternity leave as of this weekend and I’m now 32 weeks pregnant. Millie (my unborn daughter’s name is Amelia) is very healthy and very active. As
Taiwanese Home Made Noodle Salad Recipe
We often eat this Taiwanese home made noodle salad during the summer but as I’m pregnant this year and I feel my body temperature is quite high, I’ve been really
Smoked Haddock and Prawn Fried Rice
So I’m now 16 weeks pregnant now! One of the main things I have learnt about pregnancy, at least for myself, is one has to eat really healthy. I’m finally getting over
Coriander Chili Beef Mince
When I was a child coriander chili beef mince was one of my favourite dishes. It’s a very popular dish within my family and my mother
Prawn and Scallop Shumai Recipe
It’s only 12 days now and I’m going back home for two weeks. I try to go back to my home country, Taiwan, once every couple of
Egg Spinach and Squid Roll Recipe
Recently I’ve been busy doing a series of speeches in Glasgow for Chinese New Year. I was asked by www.ricefield.org which is
Chicken Satay Recipe
Something my husband’s colleagues keep asking for is chicken satay. They are fully aware that I’m a chef and they’ve tried many of my dishes, including chow mein, salad
Mustard Green Chicken Soup A Taiwanese New Year Dish
Mustard Green Chicken Soup is one of our traditional Taiwanese New Year dishes. The
Fa Gao A Taiwanese new year dessert recipe
I hope everyone had a great Chinese new year this year. After I introduced you to a few Chinese New Year dishes and explained why
Fortune Squid Blossom Chinese New Year Dish
As you can probably tell from a lot of my posts I really love seafood and today I wanted to make a squid dish. I named this dish
Eight Treasure Rice Pudding Chinese new year dish
Eight Treasures Rice Pudding is a traditional Chinese new year pudding. Eight treasures
Chili Bean Paste Fish and Tofu Chinese new year dish
Chili bean paste fish and tofu is the name of this Chinese fish dish. This dish is also my
Fish Fragrant Tofu Chinese tofu recipe
I’ve mentioned so many benefits of tofu in my previous blog post and here is another tofu recipe that I want to share with you today.
Stir Fried Pickled Bamboo shoot with chili beef mince
Stir-fry pickled bamboo shoot with chilli beef mince is one of my favourite dishes that my
Steamed Tofu with prawn
Yesterday I went to the supermarket opposite my house, Sainsbury’s, and was really happy to find that they are now selling tofu. One of
Stir Fry Lamb with BBQ Sauce
Edinburgh has been snowing for five days now. The snow has affected most public transport and people are really struggling to
Cantonese Roast Crackling Pork
Recently I’ve been seriously struggling with daylight. I planned to cook three dishes this week but with the sun now starting to go