Cloud Egg Sandwich 云朵鸡蛋吐司

Cloud Egg Sandwich 云朵鸡蛋吐司

Cloud eggs or egg’s nests, whatever you want to call it, are an interesting dish. The ingredients are simple. Eggs, cheese (even optional), and bread (also optional), that’s it. This dish has gained popularity around the globe due to its simplicity and because of...
Silky Chestnut Soup法式板栗浓汤

Silky Chestnut Soup法式板栗浓汤

Not sure about other regions in the world, but in the US, every fall, people see pouches of roasted and raw chestnuts placed on local grocers’ shelves. I used to chat with a Japanese accountant during my work breaks. He once mentioned to me how wonderful chestnut rice...
Chicken Noodle Soup 鸡汤面条

Chicken Noodle Soup 鸡汤面条

I have a fondness of chicken soup. Before my teenage years, meat wasn’t served every day. Chicken only counted about 10-20% of the meat that ever showed up on the table. I probably only saw a chicken dish once a month. At that time, there weren’t any chicken farms...
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...
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...