The Joy Of Cooking in Wendy's Kitchen

Mashed potatoes are usually made up of peeled, starchy chunks of potatoes. Often russet potatoes are recommended because they can give you the fluffiest, smoothest mash. They tend to fall apart easily during cooking, where they absorb butter and cream well. Ingredients needed for (1) Serving: 2 medium russet potatoes (to be peeled & cut into quarters for easier boiling) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter Dash of pepper Light sour cream for extra flavoring 1/4 cup of hot milk Full recipe: Place the serving of potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to it. Boil the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes by reducing the heat to medium-low. Try piercing a cut-sized potato with a fork to break it apart. Drain away the hot water well. Return the potatoes to the saucepan: shake it gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to remove excess moisture. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher untill no lumps appear in it. Add butter, pepper & salt to...

Being a soup lover, it is always a heart-warming moment to drink soups that are soothing and refreshing to the throat, especially during cold weathers. Introducing this sweet Chinese dessert soup, it is spiced with the heat of ginger and scented with the fragrance of pandan leaves. Cooking this dessert soup consists of four simple ingredients;  sweet potatoes, ginger and brown sugar.  To enhance the taste and aroma of the soup, pandan leaves and dried longans are optional. Health benefits: A good source of fiber which is excellent for digestion. Rich in beta-carotene (Vitamin a), a major antioxidant. Also acts a good source of magnesium which manages stress, promotes relaxation and calmness too. Good source of Vitamins E & C Ingredients: Brown sugar with ginger (You can get it from Yue Hwa Products store) Bentong ginger Pandan leaves - 400g sweet potatoes (orange and / or yellow flesh (peeled & cut big chunks) - 2 tbsp granulated black / brown sugar - 15 (about 20g) dr...

Tea egg is a type of soy sauce egg which is relatively a popular snack in the Chinese community. It can also be added to medicinal herbs to boost its health-properties too. It is an easy yet convenient way of preparation. Often it is also served as a nutritious snack or dessert. Brown and bruised which can be piled high in its tea broth, braising away for hours (sometimes days on end. Similarly, it is also emulating compared to where the Japanese do use such eggs for a ramen dish. Ingredients: 3 eggs 0.67 slices ginger 1 Star Anise 0.33 cinnamon stick 0.67 bay leaves 0.67 tablespoons black tea leaves 0.33 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1.33 teaspoon sugar 0.67 teaspoons salt 0.67 tablespoons Shaoxing wine 2.33 cups water (to ensure that all eggs are submerged) Note: For the sauce base, you can try getting a packet of the five-spice powder from Yue Hwa Products store to save time in finding the separate ingredients (one by one). Recipe: 1) Bring the eggs to ro...

Popcorn chicken are popular with consumers who like to grab them on the run. They are small-bite size pieces of poultry that have been breaded or battered and fried. Moreover, they are easy to pack in lunch boxes and are usually made for more genteel dining with a fork. It is termed as a modern moniker, as the small cubes of chicken resemble popcorn after being fried. Ingredients: 3 cups of flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice oil for frying 3skinless, bonless chicken breasts, cubed Full recipe: 1. Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together.in a bowl.     Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a separate bowl. 2. Heat 1/ 1/2 to 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat. 3. Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and again|     into the flour mixture. 4.Test the oil to make sure it is hot...