Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sesame Balls with Red Bean Paste

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Can't live without....

I confess my secret love for of All-You-Can-Eat Chinese Buffets. The food is mediocre at best and as greasy as a fryer, and dishes are virtually indistinguishable from each other. The restaurant is usually of ware-house scale with uninspiring decor … Continue reading →

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Super-duper Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Can't live without....

On a whim, I baked these beauties. I saw these mushrooms lurking in my fridge for over three days (yep, I throw them in the fridge when I can’t get to them right away–need to learn some mushroom best practices). … Continue reading →

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Chicken Rendang

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Can't live without....

Rendang. Where should I start about my love for Rendang. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the best stuff I ever had. It was at a restaurant in Chapel Hill when we were living in North … Continue reading →

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Cardamom Flavored Chocolate Truffles

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Can't live without....

I made these decadent spheres of indulgence as New Year’s treats for friends…..just when they may have made resolutions to eat better. But this definitely is eating better ;). Well…um…or you can leave them in the fridge to treat yourself … Continue reading →

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