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Cauliflower Steak

Cauliflower Steak

Cauliflower Steak (Serves about 2)   Ingredients : Cauliflower, Salt, Pepper, Vegetable oil          

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce (makes about 1 1/2 cup) Ingredients : Chopped Parsley 1cup, Chopped shallots 1/3 cup, Chopped or dried oregano 1tbsp, Olive oil about 2/3 cup, Lemon juice 1 tbsp, Sea salt 1 tsp           You can make this ahead of time […]

Akai Hana

Akai Hana

Akai Hana Authentic Japanese Cuisine 16769 Bernardo Center Dr #11, San Diego, CA 92128 858) 451-0074 Cost:$$-$$$ Rate:****   I feel so blessed to live in San Diego for all good sushi restaurants! Akai Hana is a hidden gem in Rancho Bernardo area. Just make […]

Grapefruit Madeleine

Grapefruit Madeleine

Grapefruit Madeleine  about 24 madeleines Ingredients: 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, 1 tsp grapefruit zest, 1 cup flour, 3 large eggs, 2/3 cup brown sugar + 2 tbsp, ½ cup butter (1 stick), ½ baking powder, ¼ tsp sea salt, powdered sugar to sprinkle on top   grapefruit madeleines and cup of tea […]

Beef and veggie porridge    ( congee, okayu, jook)

Beef and veggie porridge ( congee, okayu, jook)

Beef and veggie porridge ( congee, okayu, jook) serves up to 4 Ingredients: 1cup white short grain rice (soaked at least 30 mins, best 2hrs), 4 cup beef stock (water is ok if you don’t have it on hand), 4 cup water, 1 cup grounded beef, […]

Italian Pot Roast Beef

Italian Pot Roast Beef

Italian pot roast Serves about 8 Ingredients: about 6 lbs tri-tip ( you can also use chuck roast), 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 cup chopped shallot, 1 1/2 chopped onion, 1 cup chopped mushroom, 1 1/2 chopped celery, 1 cup red wine, 3 cup beef […]

Oven roasted broccolis

Oven roasted broccolis

Oven roasted broccolis Serves up to 4 Main Ingredients: 3 branches of broccolis Broccoli marinade: 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1tsp garlic powder Sauce: 4 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp heavy creme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1tsp lemon juice, 1/2 […]

Olive Relish

Olive Relish

Olive Relish serves about 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp chopped shallot (or 1 tsp chopped garlic and 2 tbsp chopped onion) , 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/2 cup black olive (pitted), 1/2 cup green olive (pitted), 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp […]

Parsnip puree

Parsnip puree

Parsnip Puree Serves up to 4 Ingredients: 5 parsnips (roughly about 4 1/2 cups chopped), 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk (or more for thinner texture), 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt (adjust to your taste).         […]

baked chicken tenders

baked chicken tenders

Baked crispy chicken tenders Serves about 4 people Main ingredient:  12 pieces of chicken tenders (approx. little over 2 lbs) Marinade ingredients:  1/2 cup milk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp […]