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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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    Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup

    by Jackie Miao January 22, 2019
    by Jackie Miao January 22, 2019

    Being a spanking new mom to a newborn, I have three main challenges. One is to rest sufficiently; two is managing my time and energy; three is to ensure that…

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    Jamaican Curry Powder

    by Jackie Miao September 10, 2018
    by Jackie Miao September 10, 2018

    How I got into Caribbean Cuisine A lot of my sentiments around the Caribbean culture and its food were influenced by my Trinidadian friend, Cornielle. The first time I had…

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    Malaysian Pineapple Turkey Curry

    by Jackie Miao August 22, 2018
    by Jackie Miao August 22, 2018

    It’s mid-August, and my entire facebook plus instagram feed has been bursting with media about Crazy Rich Asians. The movie was filmed in Singapore and Malaysia (where I’m from), and…

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    Fried Crispy Shallots

    by Jackie Miao August 10, 2018
    by Jackie Miao August 10, 2018

    Fried crispy shallots is an essential condiment in many parts of Asia. It is especially popular in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, and Taiwan. These little morsels of oniony…

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    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

    by Jackie Miao August 8, 2018
    by Jackie Miao August 8, 2018

    So I just bought an Instant Pot DUO60, because the Prime day deal was too good to pass up. I finally managed to pop it open this week, and made…

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    Olive Oil Granola

    by Jackie Miao August 7, 2018
    by Jackie Miao August 7, 2018

     Spending a Fortune in the Beginning I love granola! I have always loved morsels of crunchy oats, though it became a fueling necessity when I took up distance running many…

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    Baked Turmeric Chicken Wings

    by Jackie Miao February 22, 2018
    by Jackie Miao February 22, 2018

    Once upon a time, my dad kept talking about this… Growing up, my dad talked often about the Wong Kiong Kook Gai Yit (oven-baked turmeric chicken wings) he made while…

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    Easy Crispy Bacon Recipe

    by Jackie Miao November 4, 2017
    by Jackie Miao November 4, 2017

    Are you one of those people, who peel two slices of bacon, fry it on a pan and make a greasy mess of your kitchen? I was that person, until…

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    Thai Turkey Larb Recipe

    by Jackie Miao November 3, 2017
    by Jackie Miao November 3, 2017

    THAI TURKEY LARB RECIPE (ลาบไก่งวง) The Sour and Spicy Neighbor That’s So Close, Yet So Far… For the same reason that one can live next to a neighbor for years…

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    Baharat‎ (Middle Eastern Spice Mix)

    by Jackie Miao April 2, 2017
    by Jackie Miao April 2, 2017

    I love Middle Eastern food! From kebabs to shawarma, fasulye to kofte, the cuisines of the Middle East is something I am curious and am passionate in learning to cook…

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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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