Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chicken)

Per Wikipedia – Moo goo gai pan is the Americanized version of a Cantonese dish, usually a simple stir-fried dish consisting of sliced or cubed chicken with white button mushrooms and other vegetables. Popular vegetable additions include bok choy, snow peas, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and Chinese cabbage. This is my Nana’s version. Being Portuguese, it always struck me as odd that there was such a love of all things oriental from food to furnishings to decor. This is a really tasty dish. Please pardon that there are no mushrooms in the photographed version, the person I was cooking with …

Teriyaki Beef

Asian food of all kinds seemed to always be a staple in the house. This is Joni’s Teriyaki Beef. In the photo, I added green beans because I love veggies.

Steamed Chocolate Pudding

Here is the perfect winter treat for you chocolate lovers out there! This recipe is family friendly and super simple to make! So get the kids in the kitchen and have fun making this steamed chocolate pudding dessert! Don’t let the name fool you! This is more like a decadent cake that is really moist and fudge-like. Instead of baking this, you steam it, which makes it soft and moist and fabulously delicious! If I had to compare it to something, I would say it’s like a well-done molten lava cake! That is how wonderfully chocolatey this treat is! Enjoy!

Chocolate Oreo Parfait

This dessert screams PARTY TIME!!! It is so quick and easy to make this fun dessert you can whip this up in minutes for any party, potluck, or picnic! Who doesn’t love layers of deliciousness in a cup??? You and your guests will be so happy with this very simple to make recipe. Take it to go or stay and enjoy!

Caramelized Custard 2

Want a dessert that looks expensive? Don’t want to pay for an expensive dessert, this caramelized custard is where it’s at! Smooth and Creamy with just a hint of sweet.  Great to make for any occasion! You will not be disappointed.

Caramelized Custard

Creme caramel, flan, caramel custard, or caramel pudding is a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce, very similar to creme brulee which is custard with a hard caramel layer on top! Amaze your friends and family with this simple yet elegant custard dessert! There are two very easy options you can use to make this dish, either in the oven in a water bath, or steam it on your stove top. It’s up to you! The results will still be magnificent! Enjoy!

Peach Sherbet

This is the perfect end of summer treat. Light and fruity; and easy to make. All you need is a food processor or blender, and a freezer!  It’s never been easier to have a healthier version of a frozen treat!

Lemon Sherbet

This light and tangy frozen treat is perfect for those hot summer days! You can serve this sweet and creamy dessert as a refreshing snack any time of day or night! This lemon sherbet is so easy to make and you don’t need an ice cream machine! You can use the “still freeze” method by partially freezing and stirring the mixture as it sets! Enjoy!

Watermelon Sorbet

This cool and refreshing watermelon sorbet is the perfect summer time treat for the whole family! And the best part is…you don’t even need an ice cream maker! It’s super easy to make and only needs a few simple ingredients! Enjoy!