General Tso’s tofu
Cubes of silken tofu are lightly coated with cornstarch, deep fried until a crispy crust forms and tossed in a sweet-salty-spicy sauce.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Roasted baby potatoes with chili, garlic and rosemary
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
General Tso’s chicken
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Bacon pancakes with cheese sauce
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Crowne Plaza Hong Kong-style congee
Cook time: 10 hours
Servings: 4 people

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I’m Connie Veneracion, home cook and writer by passion, photographer by necessity, and good food, coffee and wine lover forever. I create, test and publish recipes for family meals, and write cooking tips and food stories. More about me and my umami blogs.
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