Mapo Tofu, a Sichuan classic, brings together firm tofu, richly caramelized ground pork, and a spicy, numbing sauce featuring Sichuan peppercorns and fermented black beans. This iconic dish harmonizes bold flavors—spicy, savory, and umami—in a comforting blend, showcasing the distinctive taste of Chinese cuisine. Serve it over steamed rice for a delightful culinary experience.
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Vietnamese Style Beef Meatballs
Vietnamese Style Beef Meatballs, or Bò Viên, are a delightful and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. These meatballs are crafted with a harmonious blend of succulent ground beef, fragrant spices, and are often accompanied by a classic dipping sauce, known as nuoc cham. What are the components? 1. Succulent Ground Beef: The foundation of these meatballs is high-quality ground beef, which provides a juicy and tender texture. The use of lean ground beef ensures a balance between richness and a clean, meaty flavor. 2. Aromatic Spices: Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its use of aromatic herbs and spices. In the case of these meatballs, you’ll find…
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Pad See Ew
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Beef Pad See Ew – a Thai stir-fried noodle masterpiece featuring tender slices of beef, wide rice noodles, and vibrant Chinese broccoli, all wok-tossed in a savory blend of soy, oyster, and fish sauces. A perfect harmony of sweet and savory, this dish is sure to transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Thailand. 🍜✨
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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name “Gyudon” is a combination of two Japanese words: “gyu” meaning beef and “don” referring to a bowl of rice. Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name "Gyudon" is a combination of two Japanese words: "gyu" meaning beef and "don" referring to a bowl of rice. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes! xx, CWC
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Mexican Burrito Bowl
When I visited Mexico a couple years ago – I feel in love with the food. I mean – who wouldn’t? Mexican food is packed full of flavour, uses the freshest ingredients and truly is the best combination of flavour and texture in one meal. Whenever I’m in the mood for something easy for dinner, this is a perfect option. Delicious and juicy pulled pork paired with Mexican rice, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, avocado, and sweet corn. What is in a Burrito Bowl? A burrito bowl is pretty much exactly what it sounds like – items you would normally put in a Burrito wrap but instead in a…
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How-to Experience Chinese Hot Pot at Home
This is a guide on how to create authentic Chinese Beef Hot Pot at Home with the correct ingredients, tools, and equipment.
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Lemon Dill Orzo with Sausage and Peas
Easy, simple, summer inspired pasta ready in less than 30 minutes. You know I love easy pasta recipes, this one is one of those. This is what I consider my “clear-out-the-fridge” pasta because it utilizes ingredients that are always stocked in my fridge/pantry. Butter, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, lemon, dill, parmesan… mmm. It’s super light and I promise it’ll become a new favourite in your household. What is Orzo? Orzo? Risoni? It’s a versatile short-cut pasta shaped like the grain of rice. It’s made with semolina flour (durum wheat). It’s easy to cook, pairs well with pasta sauce, or in a simple pasta salad! It’s quickly become of…
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The BEST Chinese Beef & Broccoli Stir fry
Beef and broccoli is an iconic stir-fry duo- some would even dare say probably the best. I’ve grown up eating Chinese beef and broccoli stir-fry pretty much my whole life. I have vivid memories of pairing this dish with rice at the dinner table. You pair succulent and soft strip loin beef with crisp broccoli, then it’s topped with a soy sauce slurry. This combination is like no other and I’ve included all my tricks and tips to help create the BEST beef and broccoli stir-fry ever! Secret Ingredient Whenever you have beef and broccoli from Chinese takeout, the beef is always super tender. Some restaurants use meat tenderizer but…
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Pad Thai
Pad Thai us a stir-fried rice noodle dish that is commonly sold as street food in Thailand. It has an iconic flavour profile and is loved by those that have had it. It’s created with various ingredients but typically made with rice noodle, chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts, and egg. The ingredients are sautéed together in a wok, it is then tossed with the iconic Paid Thai sauce that features tamarind paste to give the iconic sourness to it. I’ve tested and tried many recipes and the recipe below is a combination of my trials and tribulations. Inspired by the famous iconic Thai street food- Pad Thai. Sautéed…
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Chinese Pork and Shiitake Stuffed Zucchini
This is one of my favourite Chinese dishes ever. It’s comforting, healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. Steamed Pork Stuffed Zucchini is a must-try recipe! Zucchinis are one of my favourite vegetables to steam with, they are neutral in flavour and have great soft texture to them. That’s why they’re such a great canvas for soaking up the delicious juices from the pork and shiitake filling. Once steamed, top with soy sauce slurry for optimal umami flavours. A Chinese-inspired Zucchini stuffed with minced pork and shiitake mushrooms. Steamed and then served with a Chinese slurry. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned…
