Fresh Corn Soup (Creamy with Crunchy Bits)

Corns are often used in both Chinese or Western cooking. They are sweet and nutritious, loaded with dietary fibre and enriched with vitamin B, good for eyes. It even may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Previously I posted a corn soup recipe using canned creamed corns, it’s handy, quick and delicious. It’s a keeper for any hectic days or when I don’t feel like cooking too long in the kitchen.

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Butter Pound Cake

This butter pound cake has a strong aroma of butter. Mind you, it's so addictively delicious. Its simplicity, without any fancy decoration, with the golden brown crust, buttery taste and rich texture, totally wins my heart.

Butter pound cake is my favourite childhood dessert. I remember how the strong aroma of butter made this traditional cake so addictive to me, feeling like never having enough of it.

Its simplicity, without any fancy decoration, with the golden brown crust, buttery taste and rich texture, totally wins my heart. You can’t stop eating after tasting the first slice. Mind you, if you’re on diet, make sure you can share with some other friends, or bring it along to any parties as finger food.

One slice of the butter pound cake, with a cup of tea or coffee, brings me enough enjoyment with no regrets.

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Butter and Jam Cookies

These buttery cookies were dotted and filled with bright red plum jam. The slightly tangy taste of plum jam is just right to balance the no-so-sweet cookies.

I often feel cookies are for festive seasons. Whenever any festive seasons come, especially Christmas, we like to have some and feel the atmosphere.

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Hairy Gourd, Vermicelli and Dried Shrimps

I grew up with this traditional dish, Hairy Gourd, Vermicelli and Dried Shrimps. We used to make this simple, tasty and homey dish in the summertime. It gives you a refreshing feel. It can be served as a main or a side dish.

This dish is widely accepted by Hong Kong families as it won’t cost too much. To make this dish, basically, you only need hairy gourd (節瓜), vermicelli (粉絲) and dried shrimps (蝦米). These ingredients are very common that you can easily find them in any Asian grocers.

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Hokkien Fried Rice (福建炒飯)

This Hokkien fried rice is simple to make with incredible ingredients, easily found on the menu of Hong Kong yum cha restaurants.

To make fried rice is a good way to clear all the leftovers in fridge. It’s my family’s all-time favourite dish. Or to say, it’s my most favourite dish especially when I don’t feel like spending too much time in kitchen. It’s simple and could be finished on the go.

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Fish and Prawn Pies

These fish and prawn pies were baked in ramekins. The fillings are creamy and juicy. Once the pies were out from the oven. Everyone in the family was so eager to dig in the flaky crust and find out what's inside their ramekin.

It won’t be wrong if I serve a pie on our dining table. My daughter is so attracted by any bakery made of puff pastry. No matter what I put inside, any kind of meat or veggies, she will quickly dig into it and taste the delicious fillings going with the fluffy pastry.

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Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes

Can I say everyone in parties loves cheesecakes? If not everyone, then most people are so into trying these little cute cheesecakes. I made some for a bring-a-plate family gathering, they’re gone quickly once served on table.

What I like the most about making cheesecakes is that I can make them well in advance, chill in fridge, then bring them along inside an insulated food bag. Then off I go for enjoying the party without any stress.

As I got a new kitchen toy – a 12-cup mini cheesecake pan recently, I can’t wait to try this nifty kitchen gadget. Baking cheesecakes turns out into a 20-minute-or-so matter. Then simply top the baked cheesecakes with some blueberry coulis, place one or two fresh blueberries for garnish.

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