Hong Kong Egg Tarts

Adapted from a recipe by wildcat at allrecipes.com. Very common in dim sum restaurants as a dessert. Original author’s note: “Very easy to make Chinese style Egg Tart, you can put the leftovers in the refrigerator for later use for up to 3 days. You can reduce the sugar used on the crust and the filling to fit your taste, this recipe is lightly sweetened. If you want to you, can add more sugar to the filling. Hope you enjoy it!”

Cantonese Pepper Steak for Two (Or More)

This recipe makes a great duo dinner. Or, you can easily double, triple or even quadruple it! Assemble in advance, then just throw in the oven 30 minutes before you are ready to eat! Serve over hot noodles or rice. Update: I have to admit that I prefer a good sirloin or filet mignon, but my DH actually prefers the top round steak (as written) in this recipe. Add minced garlic in place of the garlic powder, if you like, and also a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, is good. Recipe is from Cooking Sampler for 1 or 2 with Reynolds Consumer Products. Uses one regular size (10″x16″) Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag (or use heavy duty aluminum foil).

Chinese Sponge Cake (Baked, Not Steamed)

My mom used to make this cake when we we were growing up. I love it because it’s light and fluffy. Please note, use an aluminum cake pan for this recipe (we’ve always used an aluminum angel food cake pan). Do NOT use a non-stick pan! I am on a quest to find the recipe for the Chinese bakery cakes. I’m not talking about those Chinese steamed sponge cakes. I’m in search of the fluffy ones that come with the fruit and whipped creamy frosting. If anyone knows this recipe, please forward to me–I will be forever grateful! In the meantime, this cake is the closest thing to it.

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