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Dry Roasting Times for Nuts: Quick Reference Table (°F and °C)

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Oven Dry-Roasted Almonds

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How to Make A Variety of Homemade Pastas

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Otoshibuta: The Secret to Perfect Simmered Dishes in Japanese Cuisine

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Homemade Inari Age (いなり揚げ)

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What is Kaiseki? A Deep Dive Into Japan’s Fine Dining Art Form

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  • RecipesBreakfast

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    by Jackie Miao July 15, 2020
    by Jackie Miao July 15, 2020

    I love all things matcha. However, it is one of those ingredients that (though delicious), is out-of-trend and have been blogged to death about already. I want to document this…

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    Korean Pan-fried Fish Fillets (Saeng Seon Jeon 생선전)

    by Jackie Miao May 21, 2020
    by Jackie Miao May 21, 2020

    One of the Korean dishes I really enjoy is Saeng Seon Jeon 생선전, or Fish Jeon which are egg-coated pan-fried fish fillets. The first time I had them were when…

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    Stay-at-home series: Flexible Fried Rice

    by Jackie Miao May 10, 2020
    by Jackie Miao May 10, 2020

    During a pandemic, the key to survival is flexibility and adaptability. When accessibility to ingredients is limited, we cook with what we have. Dining Happy’s stay-home series feature flexible. They…

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    Sesame-Ginger Soy Dressing

    by Jackie Miao May 10, 2020
    by Jackie Miao May 10, 2020
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  • RecipesGluten FreePaleoMalaysian-American

    Baked Turmeric Chicken (Ayam Bakar Kunyit)

    by Jackie Miao April 19, 2020
    by Jackie Miao April 19, 2020

    Long before turmeric became a popular health food supplement, it was an ingredient that I have grown up eating liberally in Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian food. From curries to Nasi…

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    Steamed Whole Chicken with Goji Berries

    by Jackie Miao April 18, 2020
    by Jackie Miao April 18, 2020

    Lately, I’ve been getting a little fed-up with the same ol’ rotisserie chicken from the store. I was craving a healthier, juicier and less “heaty” way of enjoying bone-in chicken.…

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  • RecipesGluten FreeBeveragesAsian-Fusion

    Dalgona Coffee in 6 minutes

    by Jackie Miao April 18, 2020
    by Jackie Miao April 18, 2020

    Social media’s favorite quarantine coffee beverage, the Dalgona has been the reason the Internet has been whipping up a storm. From TikTok to Instagram, everyone from celebrities to influencers, housewives…

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    Tordis’ Crab Dip

    by Jackie Miao December 26, 2019
    by Jackie Miao December 26, 2019

    Every year, our Norwegian-American friend John makes his mom’s crab dip recipe for his christmas day open house party. When I first tried it several years ago, I was floored!…

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  • VegetariansRecipesBreakfastMalaysianChineseVegan

    Instant Pot White Rice Porridge 白粥 (báizhōu)

    by Jackie Miao March 13, 2019
    by Jackie Miao March 13, 2019

    I love rice porridge or congee. The modularity of the porridge makes it such a simple way to enjoy a warm bowl of comfort during the colder months, when I’m…

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    Instant Pot Forbidden Rice

    by Jackie Miao January 24, 2019
    by Jackie Miao January 24, 2019

    A BOWL OF SUPERFOOD Anthocyanins… you get them from foods like blueberries and blackberries, but did you know that black rice, or “forbidden rice” (as it is called here in…

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Hi! I’m Jackie, a 3rd culture Asian heritage chef based in the Pacific Northwest. In my former life, I have a background in restaurants, hospitality, and travel operation from Malaysian Borneo. I’m passionate about crafting authentic international homestyle dishes learned over a lifetime, and sharing my cooking with customers, friends, and family. Cooking is my zone of genius, and I love sharing warmth and happiness through food.

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