Today is February 24, 2023. It’s been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Too many unthinkable horrible things have happened to the people in Ukraine and still happening. There was no single day I didn’t think about them. Today I cooked ‘Mlyntsi’ Ukrainian Thin Pancakes as I prayed for their victory and peace in Ukraine. …
This is the best Gluten-free Okonomiyaki that I have ever made. Glutinous Rice Flour, that is often called ‘Shiratamako’ in Japan, is the essential ingredient to make Mochi desserts and Dango dumplings. I used Glutinous Rice Flour for this Okonomiyaki instead of Wheat Flour. You need to use less Water for this Glutinous Rice Flour …
Well… I wonder how many times I have tried to make Soufflé Pancakes. Every time, I got disappointed as my Soufflé Pancakes were not very tall and they shrank just like Soufflé. I tried many different recipes, altered the recipes, tried to add something that I believed might improve the hight such as Cream of …
I was going to cook ‘Baked Chicken Tenderloins’ today. However, it was quite hot in the evening and I didn’t want to use the oven. So, I decided to cook them in a frying pan. Then I realised that I actually could make it cheesy. I often cook Broccoli & Cheese in a frying pan. …
When you cook Eggplant with other ingredients, sometimes you need to cook Eggplant separately. ‘Scrumptious Pork & Eggplant’ is an example. For this ‘Scrumptious Chicken & Eggplant’, you can cook Eggplant and Chicken together in the steam-frying method. What is that? It’s simple. Cover the pan with a lid and trap the steam, so that …
When I first discovered so many people were visiting my ‘Potato Mochi’ recipe page, I had no idea about what was going on. Many of the visitors had left comments on the page and I learned the reason why they were visiting was ‘Pokemon’. Unfortunately, my ‘Potato Mochi’ recipe requires Glutinous Rice Flour, which is …
One-pot dinner is life saving for busy parents. I use to cook ‘Macaroni & Beef Mince’ quite often when my children were young. It is quick and easy to prepare, the dish is nutritious, and my children loved it. This is a similar one-pot dish. It’s basically my ‘Chilli Con Carne’. I added Uncooked Dry …
If you are a beginner cook and trying to cook a curry, I recommend to try this one. You don’t need to buy a lot of spices. I always use Curry Powder. My favourite is Japanese S&B Curry Powder. To cook delicious curry, there are some steps you shouldn’t skip, such as caramelising Onion. It’s …
Today I was going to cook ‘Stir-fried Iceberg Lettuce & Egg’ with a sauce made with Gochujang (Korean Spicy Miso). However, the weather was hot and I wanted to make something easier. Then I decided to make a salad instead of stir-fry. I cooked Eggs and it didn’t take long at all, then I combined …
I have been craving sour food lately. Today I wanted to eat pasta for lunch, then I thought about a pasta dish that is sour. Then I cooked this Lemon Pasta. There are many recipes for different versions. I decided to use Butter and Garlic. I nearly added Soy Sauce to it, but I didn’t. …
When I first made Yoghurt Agar Jelly, I thought the firm texture of Agar Agar was not suitable for Yoghurt flavour. However, as Agar Agar is a popular vegetarian gelling agent to make gelatinous dessert, I tried to improve the texture. I reduced the amount of Agar Agar, but the jelly was still too firm. …
When my children were young, a box of Rice Bubbles was an essential item in our pantry. Young children love Rice Bubbles, don’t they? I sometimes packed their lunch boxes with Rice Bubble Bar for snack. I wish if I knew this North American recipe, so that I could make it with my children. You …
