by Jaden | Nov 16, 2011 | Holiday, Main Course, Recipes, Thanksgiving Leftovers
I know it’s a little early to think about Thanksgiving leftovers, but believe me, time goes by so crazy fast! Once the big meal is over, even after the late-night refrigerator raid (you sneak in and pick at the turkey in the refrigerator too, right?!),...
by Jaden | Apr 28, 2011 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes, Sides
Last week, on a surprise visit to see family, Mom made a couple of dishes that I normally don’t cook myself. One of them is this Chinese Fried Sticky Rice Cake Noodle dish (long name!) In Chinese, it’s called 炒年糕 Chǎo Nián Gāo. The recipe is from my...
by Jaden | Jan 23, 2011 | Chinese New Year, Holiday/Events
Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit! Chinese New Year begins on February 3, 2011 and is celebrated for 15 days. Each year, the date is different, it begins with the new moon of the new year and ends on the full moon. Gong Hay Fat Choy! (in...
by Jaden | Nov 16, 2010 | Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving
This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas! Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....
by Jaden | Nov 11, 2010 | Appetizers/Bites, Fall Recipes, Holiday, Recipes, Thanksgiving
I just hosted the The Pampered Chef’s first-ever live cooking show yesterday – click on video below to watch the show. The recipe for the Pumpkin Whoopie Pies is below – but I’m warning you – they are incredibly addictive. That...
by Jaden | Aug 30, 2010 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes
Dumpling skins are usually found frozen. Small, round siu mai dumpling (or potsticker) skins are the best, but you can also use square wonton skins. Look for these in the Asian market for best results. At regular grocery stores, I’ve seen “pasta...