Breakfast

Baesuk, Baked Korean Pears

Baesuk, Baked Korean Pears

I’ve regaled you all before with my adventures in the Asian market. It’s typically an experience comprised of equal parts frustration and “ew.”  Frustration because I can’t read the packages or ask for help when trying to track down less than normal ingredients, and “ew”…

Mama Buddha’s “Indian Breakfast”: Lamb Curry, Dal and Curried Potatoes

As promised, though later than I had hoped, I’m bringing you a Mama Buddha original. While not northern Chinese, I think you’ll like it. And I promise that the week continues in the vein of northern China, though perhaps with a little bit of Thanksgiving…

Pie, Redefined: Three Color Egg Pie, or san sè dàn gao

Sigh. Eggs again. I promise I will try to come up with something more exciting next week than another way to prepare eggs. China’s not giving me much to work with that I can stomach in the morning, but I will try harder next week.…

Tea for Two. Or Four. However Many You Want: Chinese Tea Eggs

Tea eggs. That’s what I’ve got for you tonight. As I was paging through the Eastern China pages of Mama Buddha’s cookbook trying to decide what to make, I was struck by these tea eggs:  a simple yet exotic twist on something so seemingly ordinary…

Burmese Mohinga

Burmese Mohinga is a fragrant fish soup traditionally served for breakfast, made with fresh herbs and spices and topped with traditional condiments.

Shell Shocked: Singapore Oyster Omelet

I was reminded as I saw that today is National Fluffernutter day that my one year blog anniversary has come and gone without notice! A few days over one year ago I started my culinary journey around the world with meatloaf, and today I’m cooking…

Simple Cream Scones

Simple cream scones are the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, or any breakfast spread- easy to throw to together and always a favorite.

Malaysian Kaya and Roti

Malaysian kaya and roti is a version of caramel jam and fresh, homemade roti in this country’s version of bread and jam.

Portuguese Pao

Portuguese Pao are tasty, gluten-free breakfast rolls made with tapioca flour, sweet or savory, for a great start to the morning.

Another Pancake Swap: Serabi with Kinca Syrup

The more I try and find swaps for my beloved Sunday morning feast, the more I realize I should just stick with what works, my regular plain Jane pancakes. Not that there was anything wrong with the Serabi that I made. It’s just that there…