a blog to share my love for family and my passion for cooking traditional recipes and modern creations
Better Than The Buffet Singapore Noodles is a delicious vermicelli noodle recipe that is stir-fried with cabbage, celery and scrambled eggs. Curry powder lends a powerful and unique flavor to this popular side dish. Thinly sliced pork adds the perfect finishing touch. If you are …READ MORE
Simple Slow Cooker Orange Apricot Glazed Carrots are the easiest way to throw together a side dish that everyone will love. Butter, brown sugar, orange juice and zest and apricot preserve come together to make the perfect glaze to cover your carrots in. These are …READ MORE
Weeknight Red Beans and Rice is perfect as a main course or a side dish. The strong celery flavor adds intense brightness and freshness to this recipe. Garlic, onion and red beans are the perfect compliment to the smoky saltiness from the kielbasa. When I …READ MORE
Better Than The Buffet Chicken Lo Mein delivers all of the classic flavors of your favorite Chinese noodle dish. Soy sauce, boneless skinless chicken thighs, mixed veggies, ginger and garlic make this a dish that’s big on flavor but comes together in just 30 minutes …READ MORE
Better Than The Buffet Battered Chinese Fried Shrimp is a New England Chinese restaurant favorite. The simple and flavorful batter uses only 6-ingredients and will give you the perfect crunchy yet fluffy bite. The flavorful breading compliments the succulent sweetness of the jumbo shrimp. Part …READ MORE
Better Than The Buffet Crab Rangoons are easy to make and packed full of flavor. They are the perfect finger food to make for any party appetizer. One of my favorite traditions that we started in my house is to cook our own Chinese food …READ MORE
Crispy Parmesan & Olive Oil Smashed Russet Potatoes are a phenomenal side dish and a great way to mix up your usual potato game. Olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and butter flavor these russets to perfection. Smashed potatoes are one of my all-time favorite …READ MORE
This Quick Kielbasa and Shrimp Skillet Gumbo Rice is the perfect dinner to feed a family on a budget during a busy weeknight. The creole flavors in this dish accentuate the smoky kielbasa and succulent shrimp perfectly. This will become a fast family favorite. This …READ MORE
Easy Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin with Bacon are not only over-the-top delicious but they are also very simple to whip together. This is an excellent side dish when feeding a crowd and it is very friendly on the wallet. This side dish will steal the …READ MORE
One of my favorite things in the entire world to eat is Mom’s Authentic Thai Som Tum (Papaya Salad). Papaya, carrots and lots of other delicious veggies come together with lemon, garlic and fish sauce to make a perfect salad. This is perfection when served …READ MORE