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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 20, 20213 min read
Almond Coconut Filled Baked Baos
I developed this filling to combine two of our favorite ingredients and the result rivals the delicious original coconut filling that you...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Jelly Cream Roll
This is my "fancier" roll cake. It is light and airy but a bit sweeter and more tangy with the addition of strawberry jam. Create a...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Cream Roll
This soft, fluffy, lightly sweet cream roll makes any cup of coffee special. I remember when someone brought a box of pastries from the...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Question: I don't have a bamboo steamer, can I use something else to steam?
A: No worries! We never had one growing up and I didn't have one for a long time until recently. You can still steam baos, fish or...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Don't worry. Cook happy!
I am a firm believer in not stressing when you are cooking. Cooking should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. There really are some...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Mushroom Potstickers
I came up with this recipe for a Meatless Monday and at the same time tried my hand at making homemade dumpling wrappers. This mushroom...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Sponge Cakes
Don't let the simple look of this sponge cake fool you. Beaten egg whites make these sponge cakes rise SO light and airy. Perfect with a...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Har Gow Wrapper - Translucent Wrappers
These dumpling wrappers are made from wheat, tapioca, and corn starches. They turn translucent and pleasantly chewy, perfect for...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Homemade Potsticker Wrappers
These homemade potsticker/dumpling wrappers were easier to make than I thought they would be. They are made of just 2 ingredients, water...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Mushroom Filling
I created this vegetarian and vegan filling for a Meatless Monday meal. It is savory and has different textures from the mushrooms,...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Shrimp Dumpling Filling
This is the classic filling for one of the most popular dim sum - har gow. The plump shrimp are crispy and soft at the same time and...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Sweet Soy Sauce
This is a great sauce to go with Hainanese chicken rice, as a dipping sauce for other meats or as a glaze over salmon. It is dark, rich,...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Kimbap (Korean rice rolls)
Kimbap is the perfect picnic food, grab-and-go lunch, snack and dinner! Portable, SO tasty and you can put pretty much anything in it you...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Indoor Gardening - green onions
I was going to start posting to this page in the Spring but then thought there are things you could do in the winter - indoor gardening!...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 15, 20214 min read
Rosebud Steamed Baos
Fill someone's day with love by giving them a "baoquet" of pretty steamed rose buds! Almost too pretty to eat! These naturally colored...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 13, 20213 min read
Congee - Jook, Xi Fan, Juk - rice porridge
No matter what you call it, congee is a delicious porridge made of rice and a liquid. In most Asian families, I'm pretty sure this is a...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Congee Toppings
SO many things you put on top of the plain canvas of congee, whether or not it was cooked with broth. These are just a few of our...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Longevity Noodles
I've been DYING (lol, too silly) to try making my own noodles. I can't stop watching in fascination someone either in person or in a...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Frozen seafood
Goodness, where to begin on all the frozen goodies you can get at your local Asian store. Don't be intimidated or you'll miss out on some...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 10, 20213 min read
Har Gow - Shrimp Dim Sum
Har gow is probably the most popular dim sum dish. I have loved it since I was a child and my kids love it too. The shrimp is soft and...
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