Elevated & Unique Recipes
If youโre still on the fence about eggplant, these sweet and sour eggplant fries might be the dish that finally wins you over. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and drenched in a sticky, tangy, spicy glaze โ this appetizer brings big flavor with a satisfying crunch. Inspired […]
Itโs time we put some respect on beans.No really โ beans are wildly underrated. Theyโre cheap, packed with protein and fiber (which most of us are sorely lacking), and incredibly versatile. But when dressed up with browned butter, savory miso, and parmesan? They go from pantry staple to restaurant-worthy comfort […]
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, this chorizo pasta with kale and snap peas is exactly what you need. Itโs the kind of well-balanced, satisfying dish I make on busy weeknights โ no fuss, no fancy tricks, just bold flavor and […]
Crispy Cantonese Roast Pork Belly, or Siu Yuk, is a dish that commands attention. The signature blistered, golden skin shatters like glass with each bite, giving way to layers of succulent meat and luscious pork fat. Itโs a staple at Chinese BBQ shops, family feasts, and especially Lunar New Year […]
When it comes to iconic noodle soups, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup sits comfortably at the top. Rich, spicy, savory, and deeply aromatic, itโs one of the worldโs great comfort dishes โ and I absolutely love it. But letโs be honest: the traditional version is a labor of love. Between the […]
A Low-Effort, One-Pot Meal Thatโs Packed with Comfort and Flavor If thereโs one recipe youโll find yourself turning to again and again, itโs this rice cooker soy sauce chicken. Itโs the definition of low-effort cookingโjust a few simple ingredients, 5โ10 minutes of active prep, and your trusty rice cooker does […]
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.
