tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63448722162348216412026-10-13T13:23:33.978-07:00Let's eat......simple!I cook because I love to eat. This is my food and my cooking! Nothing is complicated, yet simple. And trust me...you can cook anything, too. Just listen to your appetite and play with your food!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-44327773282408880252015-07-06T17:35:00.000-07:002015-07-06T17:47:12.311-07:00Chocolate Kahlua Mousse
Last
week I’d been craving for chocolate for days.
I was thinking about baking a chocolate cake or some brownies to satisfy
my craving, but the hot temperature in LA was keeping me away from turning on
the oven. So I decided to make a super
easy chocolate mousse in the blender! And
I realized that as many times as I have made this blended chocolate mousse
before, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-50595604154839243822015-07-02T17:00:00.000-07:002015-07-02T17:32:59.963-07:00Cantaloupe Tabbouleh Salad
The weather in Los Angeles is steaming up day
after day. As a result, I cook less even though I have a
burner for cooking outdoor. I found myself eating more and different kinds
of salad almost every day. And today is
no exception. I love tabbouleh, the
Middle Eastern salad that full of fresh flavor of parsley and mint leaves. I also love theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-37524369451337203892015-07-01T17:45:00.000-07:002015-07-02T01:49:09.333-07:00Potato, Cucumber, and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Are you ready for the cookout to celebrate July 4th this weekend
with friends and family? If you are a host, what are you
grilling? If you are a guest, what are
you bringing? Either you are a host or guest, I hope you
have a wonderful time. Today I have a
new version of a potato salad with no mayo added but the kick of some spicy
with AsianAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-1601254132944550662015-06-25T10:59:00.000-07:002015-06-25T15:13:26.714-07:00Khoa Tom Moo / Thai Rice Soup with Pork
What is your
typical everyday breakfast like? Egg
dishes? Quick toasted bread, muffins, bagels, croissant, and coffee? Quick oatmeal? Or a healthier version like fruit
smoothies? I guess you all might say
the same thing, “all of the above.”
Right? It’s understandable that
most of us have to get up early every morning and get ready Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-28365535907949477652015-06-16T21:05:00.000-07:002015-06-17T10:20:16.282-07:00Mango Coconut Pudding
The weather is
heating up with clear skies and plenty of sunshine since yesterday. Well, I guess summer has started in LA. It’s soooo awesome. And when it’s summer, it means there are
plenty of fresh summer produces and fresh fruits out there in the supermarkets and farmer markets
around city. I'd be like a little kid in a
candy store every single time when I see Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-75022752942510987202015-06-08T21:30:00.000-07:002015-06-09T03:26:41.248-07:00Thai Steamed Curry Chicken / Hor Mok Kai
It’s such a beautiful
sunny in LA today. I guess summer has arrived
even though its official date hasn’t started yet. Walking around in my backyard in the sun checking
out my persimmon tree full of the baby green persimmons gave me a feeling of
recharged. I just can’t wait till
October when they all will be ready for picking.
But right now let’s
talk about today’s dish.&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-20860053788150624042015-06-04T19:30:00.000-07:002015-06-05T23:13:52.641-07:00Fresh Strawberry with Greek Yogurt Cake
Living the Southern California I expect the sunshine all year round. Do you?
What is it about May grey and June gloom anyway. So silly!
I need my loving and warming sunshine baaaaack! Anyway, ain’t no sunshine in LA lately, and
today is no exception. The air is a little bit cool with some big fluffy clouds
over the town that seems like Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-305163545622737302015-06-01T12:00:00.000-07:002015-06-01T12:00:01.987-07:00Baked Whole Fish with Dill and Lime Sauce
OMG! It’s June.
We’re half way through the year already!
Where did all the time go? It seems
like the New Year was just yesterday, and I am still in the lazy mode because my
plan of cleaning out all the clusters has gotten nowhere. If you are anything like me, there are little
piles of clutter all over the place. There
are things that I think will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-52141357103390343872015-05-29T17:00:00.000-07:002015-06-01T01:10:08.651-07:00Pad Prik Khing Moo / Thai Spicy Stir-fry Pork and Green Beans
I haven’t
mentioned about my three weeks vacation to my homeland, Thailand, have I? Well, there were so many things and so much
to talk about my trip. But if I start
talking about it, there would never be an end of the story. Not that I don’t want to share, but I can
tell you this. I ate a lot! I also gained a few pounds! And I just don’t care! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-80424189568603772612015-05-24T09:00:00.000-07:002015-05-24T11:37:34.346-07:00Mini Mango Cheesecakes
For the last
few weeks, I had kept my mango puree in the freezer with the intention to make
a mango cake. But I was so busy + lazy +
no motivation + low energy + many excuses, as a result, there was no cake! Finally in the middle of the night I decided
to make these mini cheesecakes. These mini
mango cheesecakes have the mango jelly on the top with the optional crowning of
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-62604545748928912842015-05-23T15:00:00.000-07:002015-05-24T01:28:27.795-07:00Kale and Cabbage Slaw with Imitation Crab
What are you
cooking for the Memorial Day weekend? Most
of us would be firing up the grill and barbecue some sausages, chicken, ribs, or
anything that can be grilled, just for fun.
What’s about the side dish? If you’re tired of the usual cabbage slaw with
the creamy ranch dressing, I have another kind of slaw with a lighter version
of the dressing for you to try and IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-86037107882703249872015-04-04T10:00:00.000-07:002015-04-04T10:00:00.708-07:00Minty Strawberry Orangeade with Ginger Syrup
Strawberry drinks,
with or without alcohol, need to happen this weekend especially on the Easter
Sunday. Why? Because it’s spring; it’s strawberries season;
and making strawberry drinks will make you feel like an expert entertainer of
the day. Just look at the drink I made. Doesn’t it make you want to take a sip,
especially when it’s a hot sunny day? Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-14661844185995415052015-04-02T12:30:00.000-07:002015-04-02T12:30:00.801-07:00Spring Pasta and Shrimp Salad with Lemon Basil vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Crumbles
Weeknight dinner
doesn’t have to be complicated. Right? After having too much pasta dinner the nights
before and had some cooked pasta left, light refreshing pasta salad is just a
perfect idea. Honestly, it’s just my
excuse when I’m too lazy to cook. Nahh… I
just want a break. That’s all.
This salad
is basically just opening the can of garbanzo beansAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-50690201300061704742015-04-01T17:00:00.000-07:002015-04-02T03:09:53.538-07:00Strawberry-Honey Yogurt Pops
I can’t get
enough of strawberry because there are strawberries everywhere keep calling me,
“pick me, pick me.” Who can say no to that? And when
I have lots of fresh strawberries, I tend to be more, somewhat, creative (or sometimes
overthinking) about what to do next with those gorgeous red with a little green
hat. The hubby, on the other hand, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-7584855566048632362015-03-17T22:48:00.000-07:002015-03-17T22:52:19.740-07:00Strawberry Mousse
Strawberry season
is here! Every supermarket I go to,
there a bunch of gorgeous red fresh strawberries on the shelves that I can’t just
walk pass by without stopping and looking and, at the end of my shopping, I’ve
got to take home at least 2 or 3 cartons.
Just because!
There are
lots of thing I’ve been thinking to make with these gorgeous strawberries and I
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-66352184383255686892015-03-17T21:43:00.000-07:002015-03-17T21:43:16.782-07:00Chicken with Leek Potstickers
Everybody loves these Chinese treats – potstickers. They
are surprisingly easier to make and taste far better than store-bought. Store-bought potstickers are not that bad but
the homemade ones can be tastier which we can choose what goes in there. I love
making these potstickers if I have times.
I can make a large batch ahead and freeze them for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-34617546049293756902015-03-11T13:18:00.000-07:002015-03-11T13:18:04.255-07:00Double Egg Drop Soup with Imitation Crab and Edamame
Living in Los Angeles with a variety of wonderful weather make me feel
really grateful about life. Lately, we
got some rainy days, cloudy days, cold and chilly days, hot days, and most of
the times there are beautiful sunny days that I have no rights at all to
complain about my life. And I am very thankful
for that. The L.A.’s skies today is kind of hazy and
little Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-1841773785262575632015-03-08T01:15:00.000-08:002015-03-08T01:15:17.205-08:00Meyer Lemon curd
Yesterday, I
was thrilled when the hubby came home with a big bag of Meyer lemons he got
from our dear friend. The first thing
came to my mind, for some reason, was to make lemon curd. I just craved for something sweet citrusy lemony,
I guessed! I’ve made lemon curd many
times before and it’s never last for long in the fridge because the hubby loves
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-81782139484718705652015-03-04T12:55:00.000-08:002015-03-04T13:02:53.425-08:00Kabocha squash in Sweet Coconut milk / Buad Fak-thong
If I can remember, I don’t think I’ve shared this kind of
Thai dessert with you before though I’ve made it for a few times in the
past. I guess it’s time I must
share.
First of all, the Thai name of this dessert might throw you
off the curve a little. Let’s break it
down word by word. “Buad” means to enter
the monkhood, and “fak-thong” is the name Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-58475708851174708462015-03-01T09:30:00.000-08:002015-03-01T09:30:00.735-08:00Thai Steamed Fish with Spicy Chili-Lime Sauce / Pla Neung Manao
Pla (fish)
neung (steamed) manao (lime) is one of the most favorite Thai dish I LOVE to
eat. I meant, I can literally eat the
whole fish by myself. Yes, most, if not
all, Thai people love this dish if you ask. It’s not only because it’s so easy to make,
but it’s so healthy, and sooooo spicy-licious!
It’s said to be very popular among the drinkers at the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-57398894419545442412015-02-19T16:49:00.000-08:002015-02-20T21:04:51.642-08:00Thai Duck Noodles Soup
Happy
Chinese New Year everyone! All of the
Chinese people and those who has Chinese ancestors, like myself, celebrate this
rich traditions in the most meaningful ways….with food! And each food item is said to bring specific
types of good fortune in the coming year. As rice, tangerines and oranges for Good luck, spring rolls, dumplings, and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-88446618140566849472015-02-12T00:24:00.000-08:002015-02-19T16:55:24.952-08:00Panang Pork Curry with Kabocha Squash
Once in a while I’m just craving for some good
Thai curries that really truly hit the spot.
The curry I always make is red curry chicken with bamboo shoots or some
mixed veggies and eat with hot steamed rice or rice noodles. It’s kind of Thai style comfort food I’d
grown up eating all my life. It’s just really hit the spot!
There are
many different kinds of coconut-based Thai Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-12374246680666422582015-02-06T12:11:00.001-08:002015-02-06T12:11:36.004-08:00Rainbowy Chopped Salad
We all need
some colors in our lives to feed our body and soul. Life without colors is like eating food
without flavors. Well, that just sounds
boring, isn’t it?
My oh-so-good-for-your-body-and
–soul chopped salad today is buzzing with beautiful and gorgeous colors. It’s not exactly a recipe per se as it’s too
easy to put together. You can make itAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-24282363990360834722015-02-05T11:25:00.000-08:002015-02-06T11:26:05.225-08:00Garlic Pepper Prawns
By far, this
garlic pepper prawns is the easiest dish I’ve ever cooked. It takes less than 20 minutes from the start
to the end (if you buy already cleaned prawn and unthawed them in time). The hubby got these jumbo shrimps because
he wanted tempura. Prawns tempura sounds
good and I love eating them, but, you know, making tempura is very involved in many
steps Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344872216234821641.post-6172180670399053502015-02-01T19:00:00.000-08:002015-02-02T13:42:00.728-08:00Chocolate and Matcha Green Tea Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing
Hello
February, the happiest month of all! Here’s
why. The month starts with my birthday
on February 1st, I celebrate.
Then on February 14th is the Valentine’s Day, I (and everyone
else) celebrate. Follow by the Chinese
New Year on February 19th, I (and everyone including non-Chinese)
celebrate. (There are also Abraham
Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12th, the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732574982533070957noreply@blogger.com0