Shanghai noodles were a regular dish in my house growing up, and I was usually the one going back for thirds. Now that I’m the one making them for my own family, I appreciate them for a different reason. They’re quick to make, everyone enjoys them, and I know my boys will actually sit down…
Tag: Easy Meals
Creamed Corn with Pork and Rice (粟米肉粒飯)
Today, I’m making one of those simple meals I grew up eating: Creamed Corn with Pork and Rice (粟米肉粒飯). It’s a familiar dish in Hong Kong cafés, too, and one of those meals you can get on the table in about 30 minutes. My mom used to make this quite often when I was growing…
My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made mainly from buckwheat flour, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm texture. They’re often served in soup or chilled with a dipping sauce, but I also like using them as the base for a noodle salad. This salad combines soba noodles…
Tuscan Bean Soup
When I’m in the mood for a hearty soup, Tuscan bean soup is one I like to make. It’s full of beans, vegetables, and herbs, and you can add pancetta if you want a little extra flavour. I like that you can make a big pot without needing anything fancy, and it makes great leftovers,…