Cooking seems to be a major preoccupation of life as a new family! Although I love cooking, planning meals and keeping food interesting can sometimes be a headache. This blog exists to keep a record of what I've cooked so I can always come back and answer the big question: "What's for dinner tonight?"

It is also the place where I show my mom everything I've cooked, because it makes us happy :), being on opposite ends of the planet. But feel free to use the recipes!

Creamed Spinach

Nice garlicky version!

- 1/2 lb cut leaf spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp shredded cheese

1. In a microwaveable bowl, combine milk and garlic. Microwave until steamy (about 2 min).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan, and stir or whisk in flour.
3. Pour hot milk into saucepan and stir or whisk until smooth.
4. Add spinach and stir.
5. Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

Butternut Squash Risotto

















My new craze: butternut squash!

Nuttier and more buttery than any other pumpkin or squash. This is risotto with roasted butternut squash and it was very yummy! Please try it!

Apple Crumble












It's apple season! This is a very yummy apple crumble which we ate with host custard.
I will post the recipe soon (as well as the recipes for the other photos I just posted).

Chickpea Soy Bean Salad
















Simple salad made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soy beans (edamame), minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and sugar. Add your own favorite herbs!

Dutch Apple Pie

Pinapple Upside Down Cake

Tomato Shrimp Stirfry


















Shrimp, onions, mushrooms, and garlic stir fried together.
Add chopped tomatoes and coriander last!
Season with sugar and a little salt and vinegar.

Tuna Kimbap

Cupcakes :)

Strawberry Custard Pie















Ingredients:
1. Base: Graham crackers (or digestive biscuits) broken up and mixed with melted butter
2. Custard filling
3. Strawberries and blueberries

Chicken Pot Pie

Apple Tarts