Italian Rice and Beans

This is a nice rice and beans dish that is similar to risotto. It is rich and creamy. We've made the lacto-ovo vegetarian version but it can easily…

Pear Preserves

I sampled a pear preserves at my friend's house and really liked it. Since Bartlett pear is in season now, I would love to make it myself. I did a…

Chocolate Dipped Figs with Ground Hazelnuts

The tips of these fresh figs and strawberries are dipped in semi sweet chocolate and then coated with ground…

Merdeka Open House 2011: Makan Through Malaysia: Klang Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh or 肉骨茶 or "meat bone tea" is a mixture of complex Chinese…

Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Lime & Sesame Dressing Recipe

Visiting my favorite farm stand is not just about the overflowing bins of corn, green beans, squash and…

Homemade Sundried Tomato Recipe and Tips

Here is a quick and easy way to store those tomatoes for up to three months, using them sun dried is perfect…

Stir-Fried Okra/ Lady's Fingers

Okra or Lady's Fingers as Malaysian called it is often found in stir-frying, in curry, in young tau foo or simply steam it whole. But in the US, it…

Almond Shortbread Cookies!!!

This is a delicious cookie for coffee or tea. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Chicken N Stuffing With Mushroom Sauce

A long-forgotten favorite remembered! This recipe was a 70's Go-To recipe that is quick and delicious & made…

Grilled Peach Salad