Beef Stroganoff has become very popular and there are many variations these days. I sometimes use Chicken OR Pork instead of Beef. Today I didn’t use any meat. I used a lot of Mushrooms, and I made it into a rice bowl because I always eat it with Rice. Super easy to cook and absolutely …
Chicken Pattie mixture is often very sticky and it can be difficult to roll into patties. You need to wet your hands with Oil OR Water to do it. The other day I discovered that I could form the mixture into patties just like making pancakes. Today I cooked this rice bowl just for myself. …
I am a huge fan of Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino. Mackerel is my favourite fish. Those two combined can’t go wrong. This dish is absolutely easy to cook and DELICIOUS!!! Today I added Onion as well. It is optional and you can add other vegetables instead, but the cooked Onion adds slight sweetness to …
If you want to use up some leftover Condensed Milk, try this simple Biscuit recipe. I first made the Biscuits with 1/4 cup Condensed Milk, 60g Butter and 1 cup Plain Flour only. The Biscuits turned very hard. To make softer texture, I added more Butter and Corn Starch. Condensed Milk is very sweet, but …
In Japan’s Chūbu region, there is a famous food called ‘Gohei Mochi’ (五平餅). The typical ‘Gohei Mochi’ is made with Non-glutinous Rice, pounded, attached on thick skewers, and coated with sweet Miso Sauce. They are supposed to be grilled at the fireside. This traditional cooking method is impossible these days. Many people don’t have griller …
This is a Korean inspired salad. I decided not to call it a ‘Namul’, but its flavour is similar to my ‘Namul’ dishes. Absolutely easy to make and delicious. For 4 servings, I used 200g Iceberg Lettuce. When it is torn into bite-size pieces, it might look too much, but it isn’t. DO NOT reduce …
If you are looking for a recipe for just 1 serving Thai Red Curry, try this recipe. Thai Red Curry Paste, Fish Sauce and Coconut Milk are essential. If you like Red Curry, you should stock them, so that you can cook Red Curry anytime. Many recipes are written for 4 servings, but I often …
‘Butter Mochi’ is a cake that is made with Glutinous Rice Flour instead of Wheat Flour. It seems originated in Hawaii. If you are familiar with ‘Mochi’, this cake has the rubbery texture and tastes like butter cake. Glutinous Rice Flour is gluten-free despite the name. If you live in Australia, many Coles and Woolworths …
Fried Tofu is available from many Asian grocery stores. In Melbourne where I live, many supermarkets sell it. Fried Tofu has firm and crunchy outside, and it is suitable for many dishes. Today I cooked this rice bowl, similar to my ‘Scrumptious Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl’. It’s a vegetarian dish that is high in …
I have been craving Cinnamon Rolls for a few days, but I didn’t want to bother making them. When I am too lazy to cook something, a good idea often occurs to me. Based on my ‘Sweet Focaccia with Grapes’ recipe, I just covered the dough with Butter and Cinnamon Sugar, and baked it. The …
This is my favourite salad recently and I have been making it frequently. Today I made it again. As soon as my husband saw it, he slouched to show his disappointment, and I heard him muttering ‘Again?’ Well, I think it is delicious and nutritious, it is so easy for me to make, and it …
Today is March 22, 2025. It is my mother’s birthday and she turned 90 years old. She is still fit and mentally very sharp. She is living alone in the family house in Japan, still cooking every day, and sharing what she cooks with neighbours and family members. When I was a child, my family …
