Archives for July 2013

Pork and Prawn Gyoza

Pork and Prawn Gyoza

How many gyoza fans do we have here? Me! I’m definitely one. It is one of those items that I frequently order at ramen shops to accompany my ramen. There are typically two ways of cooking gyoza – pan fried then steamed or fully fried. I prefer the pan fried then steamed version as I feel the steaming process keeps the filling juicy. I also like my gyoza made with more filling. Sadly, most store bought ones don’t quite make the cut – most ramen places that I frequent scrimp on the gyoza filling. SO…. I decided to make my own! Packed with more filling (oh so yummy), pan fried, then steamed.Continue Reading

Garlic Fried Rice

garlic-fried-rice Weekend dinners are typically a simple affair, especially on Saturday nights when we have to rush to a church group gathering after dinner. This is where simple dishes such as this garlic fried rice comes in handy. This fried rice smells amazing and is very simple to prepare. It is great on its own, or as an accompaniment to meat dishes. I served this with gyoza.Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Wholewheat blueberry muffins

I have not been blogging very judiciously since starting a new job and my toddler starting a new school. The poor girl has been sick for more than a week and now my poor husband has gotten the flu bug too. Oh flu bug shoo! Don’t you hate it when the flu bug passes from one family member to another? Time to dose up on Vitamin C.Continue Reading

Soy Sauce Chicken

soya sauce chicken

Soy sauce chicken is one of those comforting childhood dishes that I love. I love how it is so simple to prepare and requires no complicated or expensive ingredients. It is tasty, the gravy goes well with rice and it feeds the family. What else to ask for? If you prefer, throw in a couple of hard boiled eggs and it can be a one-dish meal when served with rice.Continue Reading