If you are a mochi fan, these purple sweet potato dumplings will be a treat! Mochi are typically pounded sticky rice-based cakes and form the basis of popular Japanese sweet confections (wagashi) and come in all sorts of different flavours and variations. My recipe is based on … [Read more...]
Prosciutto-wrapped Dates with Cranberries
Some Background Story on these Prosciutto-wrapped Dates Here is a recipe for prosciutto-wrapped dates that's been kept in file for more than a year (the recipe, not the dates, they never last that long...). I first made it for an informal cocktail party during my studies to … [Read more...]
Crunchy Kale Chips (Paleo AIP)
Kale chips. Do you roll your eyes at the mention of them, or do you get all excited over the prospect of a wholesome and healthy snack? I'm a bit of both, actually. I love the concept, but not the wispiness. All that hard work and time spent baking a big bunch of kale leaves … [Read more...]
Cassava Mango Cake: Kuih Bingka Ubi Kayu revisited (Paleo/ AIP)
More choices of AIP cakes today There are a lot more Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)-friendly cake recipes available online today compared to 2 years ago. I have made Mickey's Coconut-Raspberry "Cheesecake" from The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, the cake base of Kate's Raspberry … [Read more...]
Salmon Rillettes (Paleo AIP, Whole30)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) The first time I tried rillettes was when I visited Paris in 2006 with my parents. We explored the farmers' markets and gourmet supermarkets and bought a selection of canned rillettes and foie gras in little net bags and spread … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegetable Thins Crackers (Paleo/ AIP/ Vegan)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) Woah. Are you a crunchy sort of person? As in, the type who inhales crisps, Vegetable Thins, Kashi crackers and the like? The aisle of boxed cracker goodness squares of gut busters is no longer an option for me (still waiting … [Read more...]
Popcorn Mushrooms (Paleo AIP, Vegan)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) My 4 year old son is not a fan of mushrooms and makes it a point to remind me at completely random moments with "Mama, I don't like mushrooms." He would say this at the main entrance, at bedtime, while going on a walk, etc etc. … [Read more...]
Paleo Bak Kwa/ Chinese Jerky (Paleo AIP, Sugar-free)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) It's almost Lunar New Year! Or Chinese New Year (CNY), whichever you prefer. My brother used to rant about the term 'CNY' not being politically correct, but sorry bro, we're Chinese no matter our citizenship and the term CNY is going … [Read more...]
Fried Banana Medallions
Plantains are great for their versatility but sometimes it can be tough to find them depending on where you are. My nearby supermarket doesn't stock them, so I have to make a side trip to the African grocer whenever I need plantains. Last week, the new stock of bananas at the … [Read more...]
Cinnamon-Ginger Chewy Candy
Are you a fan of candy? I go for more savoury foods compared to sweet stuff, but once in a while I have a hankering for candy, especially chewy ones. I was browsing for Asian recipes one day and chanced across a Japanese candy called Yatsuhashi, a sweet confectionary from … [Read more...]