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Mashed Squash

The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)

The Mad Apple

posted August 14, 2010 in A Foodie's Quest

I love eggplants. For as far as I can remember, I've always eaten these vegetable-fruits, they were part of my family's culinary landscape. Both my parents have their eggplant repertoire: stuffed and fried; sliced in a fan and roasted; pickled; in sa (read full article)

Hearty Baked Tomato Rice with Meatloaf and Egg

posted August 13, 2010 in Juicy Fresh Bites

Baked egg, rice and meatloaf…you must be wondering how these three components can fit together right? Oh, let me tell you just how well they complement each other to create a seriously delicious dish! Ever since I learned the technique of making (read full article)

Salmon Tataki With ponzu Sweet Sauce

Salmon Tataki With ponzu Sweet Sauce is a healthy seafood with a tasty and creamy flavor. Ingredients: 65 ounces sashimi grade salmon Ponzu Gelee: 2 tablespoons powdered galatine 1 tablespoon Kikkoman soy sauce 1 / 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tablespoon sug (read full article)

Tofu Claypot Special

Tofu Claypot is one of the most delicious seafood, is a blend of shrimp, squid and snapper fillets. Tofu Claypot has a flavor that is tasty and warm spices of choice. Ingredients: 75 g snapper fillets 65 g peeled shrimp 65 g squid, cut into small pie (read full article)

The Myth Beauty Secrets of Five Countries

posted August 03, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

Having a pretty face and smooth skin is every woman's dream in the world. Here  the beauty secrets of the five countries. This is the tips that make women feel like there revered as a Goddess. Beauty recipe facial recipe is derived from their ances (read full article)

Japanese Cream Stew

posted July 30, 2010 in Yummy-as-can-be

Just like the Japanese curry, cream stew is another best seller in my house.  There seems to be a shortage of ready-made roux in groceries lately so I looked for a recipe online without using the boxed cream stew cake. Sorry for the image.  The ca (read full article)

Chilled Soba, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad

posted July 23, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s righ (read full article)

Chicken Teriyaki

posted July 23, 2010 in Yummy-as-can-be

Another one of my family’s favorite dishes is Chicken Teriyaki. Ingredients for Brine: 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 tablespoon mirin 4-6 skin-on filleted (boneless) chicken thighs Ingredients for (read full article)

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

posted July 22, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

The Japanese do some amazing things with cake and pastry. They have embraced many Western desserts and made them uniquely their own in many ways. I love a good Japanese sponge cake—moist, light and airy, and not overly sweet (read full article)

CEiMB: Pesto Potato Salad & a Garden Update

posted July 21, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Tuesday all!  I have another delicious Pesto & Pesto Potato Salad Recipe for you all today courtesy of one of my favorite Craving Ellie in My Belly Chefs, Liz of the Not So Skinny Kitchen.  But, more on that in a (read full article)

Sinigang na Baboy (Pork in Tamarind Soup)

If you ask any native Filipino about their favorite dish, I bet, if not all, at least a majority will say "SINIGANG". Many tourists may find it a little bit exotic, but it has gained popularity among expats as they eventually learned to love this dis (read full article)

Japanese Chicken Katsu Recipe

Chicken Katsu is the recipe came from Japan, Katsu chicken was very popular and delicious with a flavor that is very simple and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 egg garlic powder lime juice (lime) bread crumb cooking o (read full article)

LFM Family Bites Recipe Collection on Foodbuzz

posted July 08, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

I always love getting an ingredient and being asked to come up with a recipe.  Oftentimes the result is something I might never have thought of before.  At the end of last year I received a box of products from Newman’s Own a (read full article)

Teriyaki Chicken Bento again

posted July 07, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

When I don't have much time to prepare food, this is what I prepared for lunch.Basically, just have to marinate the chicken well and put them into the oven to bake.A quick and tasty meal. Check recipe for the marinade here. (read full article)

Spicy Nori Popcorn Seasoning - Recipe

posted July 06, 2010 in Herbivoracious

Spicy nori furikake seasoning for popcorn I apologize that it has been a little quiet here at the veg shed, and it probably will be hit and miss for the next few weeks, as family priorities and enjoying the summer take precedence over late night bl (read full article)

Martha Stewart’s Black Forest Cupcakes

posted July 02, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

Happy Belated Canada Day and Happy Early 4th of July everyone!  The Canada Day celebrations were in full force yesterday.  There were quite a few firework displays happening in the city.  I didn’t have to go too far, I had the perfect view f (read full article)

Momofuku Style Udon

posted July 01, 2010 in Pig Pig's Corner

I'm a lazy-ass cook. Just the thought of making stock from scratch daunts me. The only stock I've made so far was this awesome vegetable stock with roasted vegetable and that's because I had to as it's for the Daring Cooks challenge. Finally brought (read full article)

Martha Stewart’s Tiny Cherry & Almond Tea Cakes

posted June 30, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes recipe book has quickly become one of my favourites and I am so happy I added it to my bookshelf.  It is chock full of tips and techniques and provides so much inspiration. It’s one of the best recipe books I&# (read full article)

Japanese Kasutera (Castella), Strawberry Shortcake

posted June 29, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

School is out!  I look forward to this time of year, I get to spend more time with the kids, no schedules, time is our own or is it?  Matt (my son) completed his last exam yesterday and the celebration began, hooting and hollering, hands flaying ou (read full article)

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