Korean Potato Side Dish

When we went to a Korean restaurant on Cavendish Blvd., I think the only reason why we went back is because of its potato side dish. It was so good that I had to find the recipe online. One recipe that I tried, which was very close to what we've eaten is:

Jason's Blog: Korean Potato Side Dish

Instead of simmering the potatoes for 10 minutes, I did it for 15 ^^

Here are some of the pictures I took:
    <Our main ingredients: potatoes, onion and minced garlic>

    <All three ingredients mixed>

    <After addition of the rest of the ingredients, simmer for 15 mins>

                              <Ready to eat!>

I rate this recipe 4xYUMS! <out of 5 YUMS!>  ^^~

Canadians, beware of your walnuts!

I've been so busy with the MBA, that's I've neglected this blog. Sorry!

I've just stumbled on this article. Please check it out if you are a walnut addict in Canada:

Canada E. coli Outbreak Tied to Walnuts

 

 

 +      E. Coli = Throw it away!!

Beef Pot Roast

I haven't been updating for awhile: I've been gone for a week to the Dominican Republic to get over-stocked on Vitamin D and this whole week I've been doing taxes prep and prep to go to Spain in 2 days. Life is busy but as long as it stays interesting, it's still fun ^^

So, a 2-lb beef meat was on sale for less than $5, and I've decided to try doing pot roast  using this recipe just because I did not have 8 hours to tenderize the meat via slow-cooker:

Beef Pot Roast

The tweaks I've made will be captioned on the photos ^^
    <Browning all sides>
    <I don't have the dutch oven, so I used a regular saucepan pot thing. It came out pretty good ^^>

    <the garlic, onion, pepper and salt in the pan>

    <Oh yes, I actually used about 3 tablespoons of the Raspberry Smirnoff and poured it on the beef for a      
    fruity flavor ^^>

    <At the last half hour, I added 2 fresh tomatoes and cubed potatoes into the saucepan>

The meat turned really good and tender. It's worth a try for sure ^^

I rate this recipe 4.5YUMS! out of 5YUMS! ^^

Apple Pie Delish!

So, using the apple crust recipe, you can make 3 apple crusts, which means you can use one of the crust portions to make the lattice top ^^

I used this recipe for this marvelous pie:
Apple Pie

Tweaks:
- only 4 apples used, cut in 2 cm slices - just because I only have that many apples.
- about 5 large strawberries cut in cubes added.
- 2 handfuls of blueberries added.
 
    <Bottom crust, forked>

    <Half filled with apples, topped with the berries>

    <Cover with more apple slices>

    <Sugar butter mix>      

    <Top lattice done!>

   <Sugary butter sauce over the lattice. Pour slowly to let the sauce get into the holes!! When putting into the oven, please place the pie on a baking sheet; The juices will boil and drip out!!>

    <Woot woot! Let rest for 10 minutes, and consume! It can also be served cold ^^>

    <A peek!>

This is the 4th time I've used this recipe, so of course it's rated 5 x YUMS! ^^~ (out of 5 YUMS!)

Blueberry Muffins

I've used this recipe a long time ago, but now I'm going back to it because blueberries were on sale at Adonis ^0^~

The reason why this recipe is special is because there's the addition of sweet "crumblies" on top of each muffins. Don't forget to use a plate every time you eat one. The crumbs get everywhere, but it's worth every muffin ^^~

Recipe: To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Tweaks:

- I've added 1/4 cup 12 grain cereals into the dry ingredients.

    <Dry ingredients>

    <Blueberries added into the batter>

                              <Batter added into the liners>

    <"Crumblies!">

                              <"Crumblies" set on top of the muffin batter>

                             <Muffins are ready! I leave them for 5 minutes in the pan for them to set>

    <Ready to be eaten! ^^)

I rate this recipe 5 x YUMS! ^^~ (out of 5 YUMS!)

Lemon Meringue Pie!

It's one of Joey's favourite pies, so I decided to give it a try.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Unfortunately I made it WAY TOO lemony.. because I replaced lemon zest with lemon grind. I will attempt this recipe again next time, I must conquer it!!

But for now, I really do want to share the beautiful pictures I took ^^

    <Cooking the custard filling>

    <All of the sudden, the mixture got really thick!!!> <mix mix mix~>

    <Pour the lemon filling into prepared BAKED pie crust>

    <Build your meringue!>

    <Ready for consumption!>

    <A slice!>

I will rate this recipe when the pie is done properly next time! ^^;

Pie Crust!

Oh, I love making pies. They are super tedious but the end-product is always so rewarding, i.e. PIE.

So, I have used this recipe many many times before to make the pie crust:

French Pastry Pie Crust

I have done lattice work using this pastry recipe. This recipe can make 2 bottom crusts and 1 top crust.

Here are some of my pictures:
    <Ball of dough ready to be rolled>

    <Forked and ready for delicious filling!>

I rate this recipe 5 x YUMS!! ^^~ (out of 5 YUMS!)