Elevated & Unique Recipes
If youโve ever wished for the tenderness of burnt ends and the crunch of chicharrรณn in one biteโthis smoked crispy pork belly is the answer. Smoky, juicy, and wrapped in a glass-like crispy skin, this dish is a showstopper whether you’re serving it in tacos, over rice, or alongside guacamole […]
Recipe Video Thereโs something special about waking up to the smell of freshly fried sesame balls, especially during Lunar New Year. These golden, crispy orbs are a beloved Chinese snack symbolizing unity, prosperity, and family harmony. Made with glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet paste, theyโre a nostalgic and […]
If you’re a fan of cheese, potatoes, and crispy golden snacks (who isn’t?), these cheesy potato sticks are about to become your go-to comfort food. Think crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. They’re basically everything you want in a crowd-pleasing snack. View this post on Instagram […]
If thereโs one thing that can make or break a brunch plate, itโs the hash brown. I used to be a brunch cook, churning out hundreds of them every weekend. In that kind of setting, thereโs no room for soggy middles or uneven browning. You need something reliable, crave-worthy, and […]
Recipe Video Thereโs something incredibly comforting about a dish thatโs been passed down through generations โ and for me, that dish is steamed spare ribs with black bean sauce. This recipe has been a staple in my momโs kitchen for as long as I can remember. Itโs quick, affordable, deeply […]
Some desserts are more than just a treat โ theyโre a time machine. For me, this Caramel Honeycomb Cake brings me right back to childhood. The soft bounce, the rich toasty aroma, the golden, bubbly crumb that looks like a honeycomb hive… Itโs a little nostalgic, a little scientific, and […]
Iโm Patrick Kong (AKA Patty.Plates) and I was born in Vancouver, Canada to Chinese immigrant parents. My father was a Guangzhou city boy, and my mom a village girl from Toisan. Both my parents have been cooking their entire lives - my dad even owned a small food court restaurant at one point (it was NOT goodโฆ sorry dad). My dad mainly saw food as a means of sustenance (both literally and economically) while my mom saw food as the glue that held our family together and connected us with the motherland.
