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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Salad is currently my favorite snack. Maybe it is because it is a light snack, and very delicious too. For dressing, my mom buys bottled vinaigrette from one of her officemates. It is homemade, but it is quite good. So far, I’ve tasted mango, raspberry, and poppy seed. Poppy seed is my favorite, while mango…

Oreo Cheesecake

Oreo Cheesecake Ingredients * 1 (18 ounce) package Oreo cookies, divided * 1/4 cup butter, melted * 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese * 1 cup sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 1 cup sour cream * 4 eggs Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line 13X9 inches baking pan with foil, with ends of…

Homemade Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients * 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted * 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder * 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs * 24 oz. cream cheese, room temperature * 8 oz. Mascarpone cheese * 1 2/3 cup sugar * 4 lg eggs, room temp. * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 pinch salt * 2 ts…

Orange Chicken

My brother and I used to eat at chinese restaurants a lot. I love their shrimp chow mein, curry chicken (in Chopstix), and chicken fried rice. My brother, on the other hand, adores orange chicken! He can eat a whole serving all by himself! Knowing how big the servings of chinese restos are, that’s quite…

Sweet and Pungent Shrimp

I first tasted pungent beef in Chopstix restaurant in Ontario, CA. Unfortunately, I have not seen a recipe on the internet that comes close to the taste of Chopstix’ recipe. So, here’s an alternative. I have not tried the sauce on beef yet, but I’ll be experimenting on that soon. Ingredients 1 lb Raw shrimp…

version of Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad

The Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad is to die for! I can consume the whole thing by myself! Ever since I tasted that salad, I researched for its recipe. After like five tries, here’s the closest that I got. Luau Salad Ingredients Salad 6 cups mixed greens 3 chicken breasts, grilled & sliced into thin strips…

Healthy ways to cook fish

Fish has not been a favorite in our house. But since I’m into dieting and healthy stuff, I think it’s not too bad to impose a little. Here’s a few tips on cooking fish the healthy way. Grilled Fish Grilling fish is tricky without a grill basket, but don’t let that deter you: Spray the…

Curried Turkey Meatballs

I am currently into dieting and losing weight. I have already started my Apple Cider Vinegar diet plan, and am still looking for healthy food recipes to complement the diet. I did so because I believe that you do not have to go to a specialty restaurant or order those specially cooked meals for you…

Inside-out cheeseburger

I love cheeseburgers! My hubby and son loves eating them too. But then, I figured these sandwiches are just pure cholesterol trapped in between buns. Then, I finally found a new low-fat, low-carb, and low-sodium recipe for homemade cheeseburger from the Disney Family Food website. The great thing about this, is that the cheese melts…

Cooking with your kids

My son is a very picky eater. If I’m lucky, I can get him to eat his 3 main meals of the day without having to wrestle with him. I’ve tried all the tricks I know just to make him eat but sometimes, I just get really tired and frustrated because all he eats is…