Roasted Warm & Rich

Photography: kaishin chu © 2009. One thing both J and I love to smell during the winter months esp. is the smell of garlic roasitng in the house. It is intoxicating. We figured out the settings needed for our toaster oven to do a proper job, and we are so happy for it. (it’s been [...]

Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Rolls

. Photos posted by Kaishin Chu © 2008. This was my first attempt at making sushi rolls in Zhuhai, had to be a little bit creative with ingredients. Since then, I’ve managed to find all the ingredients needed :) Ingredients: Chicken Breast – cut into strips and sautée, then add a bit of water to [...]

Italian styled Garlic Prawns with Spicy Sausages

Italian styled Garlic Prawns with Spicy Sausages © Kaishin Chu 2008 I made this for a potluck gathering, it turned out really well as it reheated under the broiler perfectly. Don’t forget to have some good bread for dipping and soaking up the juices at the end. 2 Cups of fresh prawns or room temp. [...]

Humus and Bruschetta

Photo posted by Kaishin Chu © 2008. Humus (Chick Pea Dip) 1 can (540ml/19 fl oz) of chick peas/garganzo beans or can substitute with Cannelli Beans to make a Bean dip 2 tsp of crushed garlic 2 -3 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice ( you can adjust this to your taste, don’t be afraid to [...]

Curried Lentil Tapenade (or Soup)

1 medium onion diced2 cloves garlic, mincedSaute with Olive Oil on medium until slightly translucent Add 1 1/2 cup dried french/puy lentilsaute 5 minutes (if it’s sticking to the pan, add a bit more olive oil)Add 1 1/2 Tbsp biryani curry paste** and continue to saute till wellmixedand aroma comes out. For Tapenade:Add 1 cup [...]