This bacon and bonito cold tofu is so good it will convert anyone who is skeptical about tofu. Whenever I hear someone say they don’t like tofu, I know they’ve never tried this dish. There are various type of tofu, but my favourite is the silken variety. Yes, there is firm tofu, but it just […]
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Chili Bacon Okra Bites
These chili bacon okra bites are a bit spicy, salty, and squishy all in one delicious mouthful. Okra is a funny ingredient and often doesn’t have too many fans. That’s why I tried my fail-proof addition to intensify the flavour and appearance: bacon. The chili also provides the right amount of heat to make these interesting.
Thick’n’Creamy New England Clam Chowder
Travelling through New England in spring 2014 and autumn 2015, my parents and I made sure to take advantage of the local quahog clams via delicious, creamy clam chowder. Manhattan clam chowder is lighter and tomato-based, but New England clam chowder is thick and creamy and rich. Here is a recipe that I made for Tomiko, […]
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Pine Nuts
This broccoli salad, dotted with sweet red grapes and crunchy pine nuts, is tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Ryan’s mom made this back in December, and I finally got around to making it myself. I don’t know why it took so long, since it’s absolutely delicious! I love a bit of fruit in salad – in this […]
Bacon Wrapped Garlic Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are a little bit labour-intense, but completely worth it. They have it all: crunchiness, cheesiness, and spice. They would make the perfect starter to a New Year’s Eve party.