Fly’s Head 苍蝇头

Fly’s Head 苍蝇头

I first learned of this dish at a Chinese restaurant in Flushing, NY. The owner/chef was from Taiwan, and the restaurant has survived fierce competition for many years. It is not a fancy restaurant and only serves home cooking dishes. I heard Michelin Guide once sent...
Pan Fried Green Bean 干煸豆角

Pan Fried Green Bean 干煸豆角

I rarely share veggie recipes. This doesn’t mean I don’t cook veggies. Most of time, I simply stir fry vegetables, such as spinach, napa cabbage, and bok choy, with just a pinch of salt and 1-2 tbsp oil. Among all the veggies I cook, green beans are an exception. It...
French Crêpe法式薄饼

French Crêpe法式薄饼

I grew up eating crepes, the Jiangsu (a province in China) style. At my parents’ home, it was served as a side dish (supplement) to congee. Back then, the crepe only had flour, water, veggie oil and was decorated with chopped green onion. There are other crepe styles...
Juicy Pork Chop 多汁猪排

Juicy Pork Chop 多汁猪排

This may sound a little bit ridiculous or sarcastic, but it is a true factor I take into consideration when I go grocery shopping. Due to the pandemic, a lot of grocery prices inflated. I started cooking more pork dishes to because of the inflation. I did cook pork...
Guacamole Toast 牛油果三明治

Guacamole Toast 牛油果三明治

I am lucky enough that I don’t have to drive a long distance to work every day. Because of that, I have some flexibility to prepare breakfasts with varied nutrition (see below). This a recipe I use 2-3 times a week. I don’t think most people would like it. I simply...