NicolaMay 2, 2020Lanzhou-style Beef noodles (兰州拉面)I’ve never been to Lanzhou province but I have tasted a variation of this in Vancouver. Northern China restaurants are popping up all aro...
NicolaApr 19, 2020Tomato Egg Noodle SoupThe new favourite in the home for my husband is Tomato Egg Noodle Soup. This is his usual go-to meal when he's feeling a bit sluggish and...
NicolaApr 5, 2020Napa Cabbage Braised Pork Belly with Potato NoodlesThis is a classic dish from the Northeastern Region of China. It is braised aromatic pork belly with napa cabbage and potato noodles.
NicolaJul 29, 2018Hong Kong Style Beef Brisket in Clear Broth 清湯牛腩 Hong Kong Style Beef Brisket in Clear Broth (清湯牛腩) serves 4 Ingredients 1.5lb Beef Brisket, 1” Chunks or leave whole and slice afte...
NicolaJul 7, 2018Bún Chả Cá – Vietnamese Fish Cake Noodle SoupThis Vietnamese fried fish cake noodle soup features springy fish cakes and a clear broth flavoured with fresh dill.
NicolaJun 22, 2018Taiwanese Braised Pork BellyLu rou fan is a home-style dish of pork braised in a fragrant five-spice sauce and served with rice. It is a common dish seen throughou...
NicolaNov 30, 2017Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle SoupBún bò Huế is a spicy beef and pork noodle soup from Central Vietnam. It is not Spicy Pho, I think I’ve heard this before, but no it is n...
NicolaNov 12, 2017Vietnamese Tapioca Noodle in Crab SoupSorry that the last few posts were not as interesting but I was busy watching Stranger Things. I actually had not watched the first seaso...
NicolaNov 1, 2017How to make Tapioca Pin Noodles (Bánh Canh Bột Lọc)So what is Bánh Canh? Bánh Canh is a type of Vietnamese noodles. These noodles are similar to the Japanese Udon noodles. The noodles are ...
NicolaApr 9, 2017Homemade Hamburger Helper – Cheeseburger HelperHamburger Helper is a packaged food product that includes pasta with a powdered sauce. The pasta is cooked with ground beef, milk and wat...
NicolaFeb 27, 2017Stir-Fry Beef and Mushroom Japanese YakiudonYakiudon is a soy-based stir-fried Udon noodle with meat and vegetables. It is super easy to make at home. The version I made below is no...
NicolaAug 29, 2016One-Skillet Creamy Mac and CheeseMac and Cheese also called Macaroni and cheese is a cheesy pasta dish that was originated from the United Kingdom (according to wikipedia...
NicolaJun 29, 2016One-Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and ArugulaSorry for taking so long to post! I haven’t been feeling inspired. But don’t you worry, I started creating a list of foods to make and sh...
NicolaFeb 15, 2016The delicious Linguine Alle VongoleI invited two of my girlfriends to come over for some Linguine Alle Vongole, made with live clams and freshly rolled pasta. So you may wo...
NicolaFeb 1, 2016A Quick Ragù Bolognese RecipeRagù alla bolognese is a slow cooked sauce with key ingredients such as onion, celery, carrot, minced meat, fatty pork, red wine, and tom...
NicolaJan 25, 2016My Simple Tomato Basil PastaThis is a simple and classic tomato spaghetti. I think that there is nothing better than having fresh made rolled pasta or extruded pasta...
NicolaJan 18, 2016Ask for Mario – Fresh Egg Semolina Pasta Dough RecipeIf you ask Mario, even he would tell you that fresh pasta is the only way to go. It’s simple to make, and can easily be made with ingredi...
NicolaJan 4, 2016A Easy and Tasty Vietnamese Chicken Noodle SoupI had one the best Pho Ga on the streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) city. Before we left to Saigon, we asked several friends of Vietnamese h...
NicolaNov 17, 2015How to make Clear Beef Bone Broth Noodle SoupThis broth will become a staple in your household, especially during the cold winter months. Yes, this dish will take some time, but the ...
NicolaOct 16, 2015Easy KitchenAid Pasta Extruder DoughEarlier this year I received the best housewarming gift from some of my best friends. A brand spanking new KitchenAid Mixer. The professi...