brettOf all the various Asian fried rolls I’ve ever eaten, cha gio is the best in terms of taste and …
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Hippo Flatbread
Hippo Flatbread, my contribution to the world’s repertoire of flatbread, is rich and buttery in flavor, even if it is gluten-free and free of dairy, egg, sesame, peanuts, and all tree-nuts except for coconut. The texture is satisfying: soft and warm on the inside with a bottom and edges that are crisped just so. Eat this flatbread with dal, stews, curries, and grilled meats and veggies. Or, spread on Sunbutter and allergen-free jam for a gluten- and allergen-free pb&j sandwich. Personally, I like it best eaten plain.
Chocolate Craze Spider Cake
This was my son’s birthday cake this year. I was so happy he loved it!!! 🙂 An old-fashioned term, “spider” …
Jun Jiu Kao (Pearl Balls)
Some days are meant for sitting on the sofa and eating bon bons. While I admit bon bons are incredibly …
Hippo Bread
Every gluten-free cook has his or her signature bread recipe. This is mine. A derivation of Neat Bread, Hippo Bread is …
Soy Milk
Soy milk is a kitchen basic in our household. It’s good for drinking, but it’s also indispensable in the kitchen …
Har Gow (Crystal Shrimp Dumplings)
If you’ve been to a dim sum restaurant, you’ve probably had har gow (a.k.a. ha gow, crystal shrimp dumplings). When …
Hobo Joe Hash Browns
I vividly remember the first time I had hash browns. My Aunt Rose had taken my mom, my brothers, and …
Hom Sui Gok
A popular dim sum dish, hom sui gok’s savory interior is enveloped in a wrapper that is at once chewy …
Bao de Bing, Bao de Beng!
The evolution, which is still ongoing, of this recipe travels the globe. It started out as a Kenyan recipe for …