Bai Tang Gao (Mandarin) aka White Sugar Cakes I make this treat for the kids when I am feeling nostalgic about the old dim sum days with my parents. This dessert was once a staple at the old dim sum houses, bakeries, and tofu shops of New York City’s Chinatown. This cake is known for … Continue reading White Sugar Cakes (Bai Tang Gao)
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Vegetable Rice Noodles
Vegetable Rice Noodles Over the years, cooking allergy friendly has been an adventure. There have been so many times where I made a dish thinking it was a matter of substituting a few ingredients...and it wasn't. I really need to thank my husband and my children for continuing to trust me to cook for them. … Continue reading Vegetable Rice Noodles
Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers
Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers Many people think of cucumbers as something that you eat raw on your salad or toss into your smoothie. You can actually do so much more with it and I mean more than just place cucumber slices over eyes on a spa day. In Chinese cuisine, we actually sautée the cucumbers. As … Continue reading Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers
Stir Fry Celery and Beef
Stir Fry Beef and Celery Many people always ask me how I make dinner for a family of 6 and not break the bank. I always try to shop based on what is in season and what is on sale. Yesterday, my supermarket had celery on sale for $.99 and 2lb. of beef for $10. My … Continue reading Stir Fry Celery and Beef