Ultimate Brunch

 

Perfect brunch, FTW.

Tofu Crustless Quiche

 

I've been called the "Quiche Queen", pies, tarts made with eggs, milk and cheese are my sinful guilty pleasures. Predictably these treats come at a high cost which must be paid at the gym. Hmm.... not worth it. Loosing 2lbs means burning 7700 calories, yup, you hear me right, 7700 calories (an average 50 minute hardcore cardio workout burns 400-450 calories), you do the math.

How to transform the classic quiche into something special and completely guilt free? Shout outs to all of you who want to stay healthy and fit. First, get rid of your Lean Cuisine and go workout, the trick you must learn, is low calories, low fat (basically no fat), and low cholesterol.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Bulgarian sheep's milk feta + Greek Kalamata olives = Pure sublime.

Can you push "simplicity" over its limitation? Oh, YES I CAN, baby. The most simple dish I made this afternoon almost took my breath away. Just imagine how delicious and fabulous it is.... "Simple can be harder than complex", right back at you, Steve Jobs.

Orange Blueberry Muffins

 

I'm very picky when it comes to desserts or anything sweet. I tend to stay away from them because A) I try to stay fit, B) they are often made with chocolate, yes, I am probably the first person on earth that does not like chocolate (at all).

However my sweet tooth cravings can easily be fixed with anything made with fresh fruits. Here, meet my kick ass orange blueberry muffins.

Note: This is a serious killer recipe. I have modified and refined this recipe to its perfection. It's fruity, fresh, fluffy, flavorful and moist. You MUST give it a try.

Zucchini Veggie Roll

 

Cruise control, one of the world's greatest inventions, a close second, DST.  My heart dances as I walk out from the gym at 7pm with it still bright outside. This yummy, healthy, light and colorful delight is my formal invitation to summer.

Lettuce Wrap

This appetizer has been escalated to the ultimate state of being neither east nor west. We actually call it "Chopped Shrimp Lettuce Wrap" in Taiwan, meaning there is shrimp inside, you're welcome, America! You can find lettuce wraps in almost any Chinese restaurant in North America, it's been marketed magically as a very delicate treat, um, only WITHOUT shrimp. (shrug)

I just adore finger foods (my favorite kind of food)!  Something light, pretty and exquisite. Probably for the same reason why people (I really mean girls and kids) are madly in love with cupcakes.

Homemade Rosemary Garlic Pita Chips

Garlic, fresh rosemary, olive oil, all the good stuff in one bowl. (and soon in my belly)

How to Kill Your Herbs

Just found out how all the herbs died...
(May contain brutal truth)

Inari Sushi

"What are you making?" I know you're asking.
"I'm making sushi." I also know you're thinking raw fish. No, you sick people.

(J/K, I totally dig raw fish. In fact I will eat fish but only if it's fresh)

So I'm making a different variation of sushi, the kind you don't see very often. Actually it's a friendly sushi for beginners. :)

Pineapple Salsa

 

We lived in Thailand years ago and one of my favorite things was to buy fresh pineapple from street vendors. They are grown natively and you can get an entire fruit pealed and chopped for about $.50. Dry or unripened pineapple is an impossibility and unheard of. They are juicy, sweet ripe and readily available year round.

Where I come from (Taiwan, not China or Korea), pineapple has never been considered a sophisticated fruit. Perhaps it looks unattractive and challenging to prepare, or that with mass production and easy accessibility, the value of exclusivity immediately vanishes. The chase game is over.

In North America, pineapple = Hawaii = Mai Tai = Beach Vacay = Canned with HFC. Regardless I'm a sucker for pineapple.

Tom Yum Thai Rice Noodles

 

I just realized that every time we go out to eat, the choices are always between Thai or Mediterranean; that tells you something about me.

Today I'm presenting you the TC version of Tom Yum noodles.