Watch these prawns dancing in the liquor; they too, are practising their kung fu in the container, enjoying the alcohol till they get drunk. The tonic will have the sweetness of the prawns & the aromatic scent of the alcohol!

What is Japanese Potato Salad? The main difference between Japanese and American potato salad is that Japanese potato salad always use mash potatoes. The rest of ingredients include ham, cucumber, carrot, egg, and sometimes corn or thinly sliced onion. It requires Japanese mayonnaise which is made with egg yolks instead of whole eggs, and apple […]

I had a huge bag of red gala apples staring at me saying “use me soon”. Several thoughts flipped through my head on what to do with them but I kept going back to one of my favorite desserts as a kid. Okay, so it even passed off for breakfast one several occasions. I love […]

Loves this cookies because it’s healthy cookies From the original site: Now you can have this cookies at morning… lunch… and even dinner! No need to have a guilty feeling anymore to have a snack-dessert at dinner now…

This is a traditional recipe for the parties and holidays in Slavic countries. No one knows where it came to former Soviet countries from, (we were a huge country with closed borders for decades), but this was the main salad of every celebration in almost every family for decades. I cook this salad very rarely […]

This is Eggless chocolate mousse using Tofu, easy to make and satisfies your chocolate craving for sure. From the original site: Eggless Chocolate Mousse!!! Yummy:) You will not find out single trace or smell of tofu in this, extremely delicious and I bet you will end up eating healthy without sacrificing the taste of rich […]

Silky soft steamed egg custard – class Japanese appetizer. Garnish with ikura (salmon roe). From the original site: Chawanmushi is a Japanese egg custard appetizer which consists of ginkgo nuts, shiitake mushrooms, kamaboko (Japanese fish cake), and an egg mixture flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. The egg custard is steamed in a cup […]

This healthier version of pumpkin soup perfect for the autumn season From the original site: I use kabocha, it’s Japanese pumpkin. Kabocha has a sweeter taste more than other type of pumpkin. It’s high with potasium, vit B and C and as the source of complex carbohydrates which good for increasing energy. This pumpkin soup […]

As I mentioned in my Japanese Beef Curry post (http://justonecookbook.com/blog/recipes/japanese-beef-curry/), curry rice is one of Japanese kids’ favorite meals. I always looked forward to the day when my mom was making curry rice for dinner. We have a lot of curry rice specialty restaurants in Japan and it wouldn’t be incorrect to say it’s one […]

Easy and delicious lemon chicken – recipe from Bee Yinn Low’s cookbook (Easy Chinese Recipes) From the original site: First of all, I have always wanted to cook delicious Chinese food for my husband. Most of you probably know that my husband is Chinese (precisely Taiwanese American), and I know how to cook a few […]

A simple tart recipe with a caramel layer and chocolate ganache filling.Makes for a great bite sized dessert! From the original site: I looked around for different fillings and was confused which one to choose.We are not really fond of pastry and such and the only one we liked were these Jam tarts.I knew I […]

Aloo Palak is easy to make recipe for everyone, so learn how to make Aloo Palak! Special Instructions: Making time: 45 minutes Makes for: 6 Shelf life: Best fresh Ingredients: 3 cups chopped spinach 2 large onoins chopped fine 2 large potatoes boiled and peeled 1 tomato grated 2 green chillies 1″ piece ginger 1 […]

Coconut ladoo is nothing but Indian coconut truffles, flavoured with cardamom. You can easily wow! your guests with this simple and delicious. Next time if you are planning for any special occasion, remember this sweet. I’m sure you won’t get dissapointed by trying this. Special Instructions: Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Makes […]

This recipe is inspired by classic deviled eggs plus spiced up by the deviled eggs seen on Food network. It’s my combination of delicious deviled eggs that conquered the hearts of my family members. I would be happy to see what your favorite deviled eggs recipes are. Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow) ½ […]

Taste of crispy eggplants and cheese with the tartness of the tomato blended perfectly. From the original site: I’ve never cooked Eggplant Parmesan before but I love eggplants, tomato sauce, and pasta, and her pictures made me super hungry. However, I had one problem: my husband wants meat (or any kind of seafood) with all […]

Serve the Finger Millet Chocolate cake with chocolate syrup. I made an instant chocolaty syrup by mixing 2 tbsp. of Nutella with 1 tsp. of milk in it. And the cake was gone before I could even think of storing it for the next day :) From the original site: I baked this Finger millet […]

A refreshing and beautifully coloured low fat frozen treat. The addition of vanilla sugar and kirsch give it that special flavour. From the original site: It’s a result of the dieting diva suddenly kicking straight back into dieting mode after lying low for a month! That gave me reason enough to reach out for the […]

This is for people with an appetite for non spicy yet flavored food. Vegetarian Recipe. The picture provided is copied from the internet, the cooked lentils look similar to the lentils in the picture. Special Instructions: Serves 6 to 8 people. Ingredients: 1 cup or 8 oz lentils 1 medium sized onion 1 heaped tablespoon […]

A few Halloween goodies for all your partying needs! Spider Deviled Eggs from Shockingly Delicious (an easy way to Halloween up an old classic) Chocolate-Pumpkin Spice Martini at Tasty Trials (festive for any fall gathering!) Easy Skeleton Bone Pretzels from Ready Set Craft (Something similar here, using the same technique to make monster fingers.) Subtle […]

What an absolutely gorgeous take on a traditional halloween treat! What happened next was pure magic. I walked back into the kitchen to find the most beautiful candied apples before me.  Black glossy cinnamon-scented candied glass enveloped small apples, twigs became their handles, and a few shockingly red candied apples only made their black counterparts […]

A fun twist on your cocktails for your Halloween Party:  Add some creepy bubble fun! Tapioca Pearls (like the kind used in Bubble Tea) are a fun, squishy and interesting addition to any number of drinks or shooters for your halloween party. Get the scoop on how to make them, color them, and flavor them, […]

Ennai Kathrikai is a tamil name. In tamil Ennai means oil and Kathrikai means brinjal. So when brinjals are fried and cooked in a tangy and spicy gravy, it’s known as Ennai Kathrikai. This is a popular South Indian dish which is normally served with briyani’s or pulavs. From the original site: To spice up […]

I loves this recipe because is a tasty way to enjoy tofu and mushrooms From the original site: My son & hubby loves this korean dumpling so much, so… I always makes a lot of it when there is time for making mandu. Moreover this is another way to enjoy tofu and shitake mushrooms in […]

I love puff pastry, do you? You can create literally hundreds of recipes with it and it’s ready in 15 minutes. Apple strudel, croissanrs, puff pastry baskets and puff pastry fish pie and much more. The recipe of this dough will help you create a lot of awesemly delicious dishes in minutes. Ingredients: 2 sticks […]

These springs rolls are an excellent, healthy lunch (or dinner) option and are a breath of fresh air from your normal turkey sandwich or grilled chicken salad. The homemade sauces really add flavor and round out the dish. From the original site: Thai spring rolls with peanut sauce and citrus soy.