steamed dumplings

8-20-2020 Thu. 


 DINNER --- steamed homemade dumplings with chicken and vegetable filling 

• mimicking  flavors of northern Chinese lamb dumplings by spices and combination of hand-minced vegetables  

wrap it up

3-06-2020 Fri. 


DINNER ---  steamed homemade dumplings with fillings of chicken, flat leaf chives and shiitake mushroom  

• try a new combination of fillings. flavor is good, texture is smooth 

Korean noodle, Japanese dumpling

12-26-2019 Thu. 


 DINNER ---  Korean style rice noodle soup | pan-fried Japanese dumplings 

• home kitchen ! 

green dumplings

5-01-2019 Wed. 


 DINNER --- steamed dumplings with filling of shiitake and Chinese flat leaf chives 

• totally vegan, chives have strong gamy flavor 

a dumpling day

2-07-2018 Wed. 


LUNCH --- wonton 
DINNER ---  egg and tomato soup | steamed dumplings | sweet rice dumpling in fermented rice broth 

• three kinds , almost home dim sum 

stuffed

9-20-2017 Wed.  


 DINNER --- baked Japanese sweet potato fries | steamed dumplings | stuffed mushroom | salad 

 

lamb ragu filling for dumplings

7-26-2017 Wed.  


 DINNER ---  steamed dumplings with lamb ragu filling 

 

• hand minced ... 

a parade of dumplings and sushi

4-18-2015 Sat. warm, sunny.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | croissant | bread and cheese | grapefruit | grapes | apple AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- beer
DINNER ---  soup wonton ( shrimp, fresh ginger and scallion) with dashi broth and beech mushroom) |  steamed dumplings ( lamb, flat leaf chives, celery, roasted red pepper )  with spicy soy dipping sauce | pan-fried gyoza ( mixed vegetables) | steamed shao-mai ( admounte and fish paste ) | pressed sushi ( grilled eel, avocado, shiso ) | pickled seaweed | pickled young ginger | sauteed Japanese spring greens | white wine 

 

• for Jan's new adventure soon to start

cherry blossom

4-12-2014 Sat. warm, sunny.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | croissant | prosciutto | bread and cheese | grapes | mango | strawberries 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
AFTER-CONCERT-DINNER ---  Ji-cai wonton soup | salad | Chinese sweet rice dumplings

 

• a bright warm spring day, finally see trees blooming.

greens in borth and in wrap

3-19-2014 Wed. chilly, cloudy. 


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- rice with lamb and chive flowers 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- steamed dumplings with fillings of bok choy, fresh dill, chicken and shittake | tofu and boy choy soup | wine 

 

• pretty the same ingredients, different form and flavor

dumplings and winter vegetable soup

1-2-2014 Thu. cold, cloudy to snow.  


 BREAKFAST --- coffee
 LUNCH --- Chinese sweet rice dumpling soup 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea | tangerine
DINNER --- winter vegetable soup ( napa cabbage, pea leaves, wood-ear, shiitake) | steamed dumplings with soy dipping sauce | wine

 

• winter vegetables are sweet and mellow in clear soup broth

steamed dumplings

7-30-2013 Tue. warm, sunny. 


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- rice with fava beans 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- plum
DINNER --- steamed dumplings | salad 

  

• business as usual. 

red stem chard from garden

6-28-2013 Fri. warm, shower.  



BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- lentils with ragu 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- boiled dumplings ( dill, chicken, shiitake) with homemade shells | sauteed red stem chard with garlic | boiled new potatoes with mustard sauce | wine 

• chard is from M.'s garden, cut before dinner time.

steamed buns and dumplings

2-06-2013 Wed. cold, cloudy. 


BREAKFAST --- coffee 
LUNCH --- steamed vegetable buns 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- steamed dumplings | tong-hao porridge with crushed peanuts |wine 


 

• a therapeutic  routine of making  dumplings

steamed dumplings

11-26-2012 Mon. cold, clouds.



BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- rice with Brussels sprouts 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tangerine 
DINNER --- steamed dumplings with chicken, shiitake, and bok choy fillings | napa cabbage soup | wine 

 

• work and cook

gyoza

10-19-2012 Fri. warm, rain.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee  
LUNCH ---- pasta with green sauce and broiled chicken 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---tea
DINNER --- pan-fried gyoza | cabbage soup 

• running out of time, running out of food stock in fridge. 

inside-out dumplings, Afghan style

10-17-2012. Wed. mild, clouds.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
 LUNCH --- rice and Brussels sprouts 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- aushak ( Afghan chive dumplings with lamb and yogurt sauce ) | baked sweet potato fries | wine 

• a bit too much yogurt this time 

silky Chawanmushi and crispy gyoza

12-02-2011 Fri. cold, sunny.


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- pasta with ragu sauce
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- pear
DINNER --- steamed egg custard ( chawanmushi) with whitefish roe and fresh soy beans | pan-fried gyoza | Shangdong dumplings | Japanese pickled greens
AFTER-DINNER-DRINK --- (at Sonia's) cheese | wine | Austrian goulash soup | birthday cake

• a refreshing simple ingredient Japanese meal before an Austrian birthday party
  

German dumplings

5-13-2011 Fri. chilly, drizzle.

BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- rice with wheat gluten stew (leftovers)
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- ( at Susann's ) gin and tonic | vegetable dip || baked chicken with lemon zest and bacon | baked Brussels sprouts, french green beans, and golden pepper | German dumplings | panna cotta with coconut, cream, and berries | white wine

Susann's German dumpling meal

• the German dumplings are kind of steamed buns cooked like pasta.
  

Lebanese-style Mezza at home

3-12-2011 Sat. mild, cloudy.


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | coconut cream bread | scrambled eggs with Cantonese style sausage | apple
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- green tea | apple
DINNER --- manila clams with lime juice | baked sweet potato fries | Lebanese style confit vegetables with olive oil enriched pickling liquor ( anise liquor, lemon juice, fresh thyme) : spring onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, baby potatoes, shallots | Chiche barak: Lebanese-style lamb dumplings in yogurt soup with garlic scape | wine

• these small dishes actually take lots of ingredients and spices, more detailed preparation and longer cooking time. the results are delicious food packed with rich flavors.