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Dumplings cooked in 3 ways - boiled, steamed and pan-fried served with dumpling sauce and chilli oil. Also includes a bowl of dumpling soup.
Appetizers, Asian, Breakfast, Sides, Snacks

How to cook dumplings

A guide to cook dumplings in three ways – boiling, steaming, and pan-frying. Includes equipment needed and tips to make perfect dumplings every single time. We almost always have a bag of dumplings in the freezer – either store-bought or homemade ones. They are great for any time of the […]

Close-up view of Prik Nam Pla (Thai condiment made of fish sauce and chopped red chillies) in a white bowl.
Asian, Condiments, Seafood, Sides

Prik Nam Pla | Thai Chilli Fish Sauce

Every table at a Thai restaurant has a set of classic condiments kept for diners to customize their food according to their preferred tastes. One of those condiments is almost always ‘Prik Nam Pla’. This traditional Thai sauce has the super power to perk up both simple as well as […]

A plate of Thai fried rice topped with red chillies, served with a cut lime.
Asian, Seafood, Sides

Thai Fried Rice | Khao Pad

Khao Pad, commonly known as Thai Fried Rice, is a classic dish and typical street food from Thailand. The word “khao” means “rice” and “pad” means “stir-fried”. This is a dish you’ll find everywhere in Thailand, whether you are at a high end restaurant or a humble street food stall. […]

Chinese steamed pork and cabbage dumplings / jiaozi / potstickers
Asian, Poultry & Meat, Sides

Chinese Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

This recipe gives you classic Chinese Pork and Cabbage dumplings that are tender and juicy! You can use the same recipe with any meat of your choice. Follow the tips to ensure the meat is moist every single time, to make the filling ahead, to freeze dumplings and more! Dumplings […]

chinese dumpling dipping sauce
Asian, Condiments

Chinese Dumpling Sauce

Dumpling is a popular Chinese dish that comes in various shapes and with different types of fillings. There are so many ways to enjoy dumplings – boiled, steamed, fried, in soups and so on. You know one thing that can elevate your dumpling eating experience to the next level? It’s […]

bourbon whiskey cherry bombs
Christmas, Desserts

Bourbon Cherry Bombs

Do you love Bourbon balls, rum balls or brandy balls? I absolutely love them! They are all sooo good! Now, imagine a bourbon ball and a chocolate cake getting married – the kid would be more like a boozy truffle with a brownie-like consistency. Oooooo yumm! And say, you bite […]

nutella hot chocolate
Christmas, Desserts, Drinks

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Do you have a favorite Hot Chocolate recipe that never fails? No winter goes by without a Nutella Hot Chocolate at our house! Also perfect on cool rainy days or whenever you want to indulge on some chocolatey goodness 🙂 Creamy, frothy, ultra-decadent – this is the easiest and quickest […]