Don’t lose it, reuse it! Got lots of leftovers that no one wants to touch? Is everything in your house avoiding it like the plague and insisting on ordering pizza instead? If you are like me and hate food waste, you have to learn how to get creative with leftovers. For me, the…
Category: Snacks
Crispy Parcels Stuffed with Spiced Uyghur Lamb
Tasty little buns For me, Uyghur food from Xinjiang holds a special place in my heart. When I first started dating my husband we were seeing each other long-distance – meeting up every two weeks or so. Before parting ways, we would indulge in a local Uyghur restaurant where we would order…
Pumpkin Tempura with Soy and Chili Dipping Sauce
Every Autumn the food bloggers go a little crazy over pumpkin. Just check Foodgawker this time of year and you’ll be bombarded with all kinds of questionable pumpkin concoctions. Personally, I’d like to get on board with the experimentation but my (British) husband simply refuses to even look at it…
Karaage Chicken (Japanese Fried Chicken)
I first learned how to make karaage (kara a gee) chicken in a Japanese cooking class whilst living in Beijing. That was where I learned that coating things in cornstarch and frying until crispy was inspired by Chinese cooking to which I say, thank you China. For me, karaage chicken is…
Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Crispy Burritos
I have fond childhood memories of my mother going to Taco Time and coming back with crispy burritos for my brother, sister and I. Long and crispy and wrapped in that crispy paper bag with unsealed open ends on both sides…I can hear myself crunching into it now. Recently I…
Southeast Asian Inspired Fresh Herb Pesto
Not your traditional pesto Traditional Basil pestos are my jam! Although, for some reason, it still annoys me when my husband uses it as a condiment on pasta dishes – I have no idea why, because obviously it is a sauce by itself! Nevertheless, we always keep a jar on hand in the fridge…
Spicepaw’s Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken Wings
I like my wings like I like my men: a little sweet, a little salty, tender on the inside but hot and spicy throughout. What a tragedy it is to be in a bar, pub or on a dinner date and find that their wings (or your…
Bacon and Kimchi Pajeon (Savoury Korean Pancake)
Kimchi is everything in South Korea I have fond memories of my time in South Korea, particularly when it comes to food. Aside from that wok-fried silkworm pupae, I ate on a dare, I never had a bad meal. Everything was delicious, especially the kimchi (Korean fermented cabbage). For anyone who knows about Korean food,…
How to make Corn Tortillas without a Tortilla Press
Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got til it’s gone Preach it, Joni Mitchell! No words more true were ever sung. Not only is it applicable to life and love but also food. Case in point, the American version of Mexican food is head and shoulders…
Rosemary and Marsala Wine Chicken Liver Parfait
‘Try the grey stuff-it’s delicious! Don’t believe us, ask the dishes!’ I remember that line from Beauty and the Beast as a child. In my mind, I just thought the ‘grey stuff’ was something fancy and French. As an adult, I contemplate how many grey foods there are out…
‘Mushrooms on Toast’ Cheesy Puff Pastry Parcels
Mushroom puff pastry consolidated This pastry is inspired by the British classic of mushrooms on toast. I love mushrooms on toast especially with a poached egg on top. However, like most of the best breakfast recipes around, I don’t like all that work. Especially on a busy morning weekday when trying to rush out the…
Korean Iced Tea (Green Tea Soju cocktail)
What is soju? Soju is the preferred alcoholic drink of choice for Koreans. Part rice wine, part vodka, soju can be found anywhere and everywhere in South Korea. I’ve seen Koreans throwback straight soju at BBQ’s, on mountain climbing trips, while river rafting and during pretty much any other activity that expresses their love of…
My Favorite Fresh Tomato and Garlic Salsa
Fresh salsa is a must in my household. Fresh tomatoes chopped with garlic, cilantro, jalapeno and onions with a special seasoning mix is so versatile as a topping to most everything I eat and I simply can’t be without it. When it comes to salsa, homemade is best made. You just can’t get the same…
Apple Churros (Apple Fritters made with Churro Dough)
How the apple churros were born I don’t just want any donut. No, I want an apple fritter with chunks of apple clogging the batter. I want it to be crispy from frying and glossy from a sugar glaze. I want it to be the beginning and end-all to all apple fritters. So, how to…
Homemade Shortcrust Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are edible love What are sausage rolls? Only a way to a Brit’s heart! Nothing says love more than a little pastry of homemade sausage spiced with sage onions wrapped around a buttery crust. I should know because I have been buying people’s love…
Cheesy Bacon Pesto Breakfast Puff Pastries
Cheesy Bacon Pesto Breakfast Puff Pastries These breakfast pastries remind me of what I used to buy for breakfast in Poland. Bacon, tomato and cheese melted in a crispy and buttery crust and paired with a nice cup of tea was just the thing to wake up to on a cold morning. Make these ahead…
Carrot Bhaji with Lemony Yogurt Dipping Sauce
What is bhaji? Bhaji is the Indian version of a fritter. Often made with vegetables like onion, potatoes or even chili. They are deep-fried and served as snack or eaten on their own if you are in the mood. Since I love anything generously seasoned with spice and fried until crispy, they are definitely one…
Stuffed Bite-Sized Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls
A childhood favorite When I was a child, my favorite food was Chicken Cordon Bleu. In my opinion, there was nothing to dislike. Someone somewhere in Switzerland had come up with a sinfully perfect combination of fried chicken with salty ham and molten cheese center. As someone who LOVES fried chicken, I can’t think of…
Bacon, Brie and Green Chili Spring Rolls
I don’t know about you but I sometimes go through food phases where I get an idea in my head and become obsessed with finding the perfect recipe for it. I’ve gone through biscuit phases, salsa phases, brownie phases, Mac n’ cheese phases, and the list goes on. …
Indian Spiced Cheese Fritters (Masala cheese pancakes)
Indian spiced cheese fritters = heaven in my mouth Imagine how good a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie hot and fresh from the oven is. Now, imagine that instead of being sweet, it is cheesy. Instead of chocolate chips, there are bits of green chilies and scallions. This is the best way to describe Masala…