Chinese New Year Feasting!
January 24, 2023
Tag: Chinese New Year
Braised Sea Cucumber and Mushrooms With Broccoli
January 24, 2023
I think I’m done with eating! It’s the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year celebrations and because day 1 fell on a Sunday we have an extra day off. So we’ve literally been having massive meals for the past 4 days (we start off the reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year). … More Braised Sea Cucumber and Mushrooms With Broccoli
Low Carb Pineapple Tarts
February 6, 2019
I think I’m conquering Chinese New Year one snack at a time. I’ve always made a mean pineapple tart; this was thanks to baking classes as well as lots of shared tips from other baking gurus. But when diabetes hit and sugar and flour became no-nos, I stopped making pineapple tarts for several years. After … More Low Carb Pineapple Tarts
Happy Chinese New Year Recipe Roundup
February 5, 2019
Happy Chinese New Year to all my readers and fellow bloggers out there! Here’s wishing you health and wisdom in the year ahead with plenty of great food decisions and increased zest for life! I’ve seen people asking what to cook for low carb celebrations and so here are some of my previous recipes that … More Happy Chinese New Year Recipe Roundup
Low Carb Yu Sheng
February 4, 2019
This Chinese New Year will be different! I got tired of tossing Yu Sheng and not eating any of it year after year. Yu Sheng is a kind of “prosperity” salad made up of shredded vegetables and tossed with a sweet plum sauce. It is one of the distinctives of Chinese New Year – its … More Low Carb Yu Sheng
Low Carb Bak Kwa
February 12, 2018
Chinese New Year is a tricky time for me. It is a completely carb-laden festival and most meals have hidden and not so hidden carbs. This year helper D asked if I was going to make pineapple tarts – I seriously considered this but even if I made a low carb shortcrust pastry, each portion … More Low Carb Bak Kwa
Still Feeling Peckish 