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Pad Thai
One of my fave Thai dishes has got to be Pad Thai! My version is a simplified version of Pad Thai that anyone can make at home and does...
celimamaskitchen
May 19, 20222 min read
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Chicken Piccata
This is my speedy version of chicken piccata! A balanced meal in under 30 minutes! I add spinach to mine so that it has all 3 food...
celimamaskitchen
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Da Lu Mien (Lee family soup noodles)
These noodles are so important to our family. My grandma used to make this for every birthday and when people left for travels. She said...
celimamaskitchen
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
This is a great meal to pull out any day of the week! Very versatile, can easily make it a vegetarian version. Ingredients: - 2...
celimamaskitchen
Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Teriyaki salmon
This is the easiest marinade for salmon. It's a delicious sweet and salty teriyaki marinade for salmon. You can make a bigger batch of...
celimamaskitchen
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Egg salad sammies!
Ok who else grew up eating a soggy egg salad sammie for lunch! haha maybe just me?? Although yes my mom used to make it the night before...
celimamaskitchen
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Meatballs & Mushroom pasta
SO easy you won't believe it! All you need is a can of soup for this easy pasta sauce! Pull this out any day of the week that your whole...
celimamaskitchen
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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ONE pan shrimp orzo
This is soooooo easy and even more delicious! No you did not read wrong, this is all made in ONE pan! Cooks in under 30 minutes, perfect...
celimamaskitchen
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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CBC aka Chicken Broccoli & Cheese!
This is a BC classic! If you have ever been to a White Spot you know. I grew up eating this dish and still do. So you know I just had to...
celimamaskitchen
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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Green Onion Pancakes
This green onion pancake recipe and method has been passed down to me by my grandmother. There are many different versions of this dish...
celimamaskitchen
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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Mom's Asian cold sesame chicken noodle
My mom used to make this for every party, picnic & potluck. Let me tell you it was always a hit and always the first dish to disappear!...
celimamaskitchen
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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Eggplant & ground pork stir fry
This is my version of a classic Chinese dish. But made a whole lot faster and healthier! Typically this requires multiple steps with...
celimamaskitchen
May 20, 20212 min read
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Spam musubi
Ok who doesn't love spam musubi?! We were supposed to go to Hawaii in 2020 but then...well you know what happened. My kid is obsessed...
celimamaskitchen
May 14, 20211 min read
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Thai fish cakes
Ok the flavours from this dish are going to blow your mind! It is relatively simple to make. Yes I know, you will need some special...
celimamaskitchen
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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Garlic steamed shrimp
The easiest and quickest dish ever! Literally cooks and comes together in 10 mins. It's both delicious and easy! Ingredients: - 6-8...
celimamaskitchen
Apr 7, 20211 min read
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My Guacamole
NEVER waste an avocado EVER AGAIN! Ok do you ever buy a bunch of avocados thinking your going to make a smoothie or make some fancy avo...
celimamaskitchen
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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My cheat version of BBQ pork
This is no where near REAL BBQ pork I am well aware. However, can I just say it takes minimal effort for maximum flavour! So easy to...
celimamaskitchen
Mar 16, 20211 min read
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Auntie Jo's Chicken Wings
These are legit the BEST chicken wings. I have not come across 1 person who is not obsessed with these wings! Every time I make it,...
celimamaskitchen
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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Fried egg tofu
This is one of my fave weekday meals. My kid loves this dish! He can devour the entire portion on his own! It takes minutes to make and...
celimamaskitchen
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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Roasted spatchcock chicken
Ok the BEST and EASIEST way to roast a chicken is by far to spatchcock the chicken! It cooks way faster! It's such a fancy word for...
celimamaskitchen
Feb 4, 20212 min read
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Spinach Dip
Ingredients: - 1 pack/300g frozen chopped spinach (defrosted and drained well) - 250 ml sour cream - 250 ml mayonnaise - 1 pack of Knorr...
celimamaskitchen
Dec 24, 20201 min read
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Balsamic & maple roasted brussels sprouts
Ok I have to admit I was never a big fan of brussels sprouts growing up. However, when I discovered roasting them this way I am now a...
celimamaskitchen
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Mom's secret roasted root vegetables
This is my mom's version of roasted root vegetables, and every time she used to make it, someone would always ask what is in it! So here...
celimamaskitchen
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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My Xmas Roasted Yams/Sweet Potatoes
Convection roast @425°F Cook Time: 20-25mins Ingredients: - 2½ lbs yams/sweet potatoes - ¼ cup unsalted butter - 3 tbsp brown sugar - 1½...
celimamaskitchen
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Garlic, Lemon & Rosemary Salmon
This recipe was actually my mom's recipe. She always made this in the summer and cooked the salmon on the BBQ. Although she always did...
celimamaskitchen
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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Chicken Puttanesca
This recipe is SO easy and most things you will have in your pantry! Ingredients: - 15 or so kalamata olives - 3 Tbsp capers (in brine) -...
celimamaskitchen
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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Stir-Fried Sticky Rice Cakes
Ingredients: - 1 pack of sliced rice cakes - 1 (200g) can of pickled cabbage - 1¼ lb pork loin or 1 pork tenderloin (doesn’t matter the...
celimamaskitchen
Oct 21, 20202 min read
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Fish Stew
This is one of my favorite go-to one pot meals! It comes together in minutes and then you just throw it in the oven! Easy, quick and...
celimamaskitchen
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is a great side to any dinner! Perfect to bring along for a potluck or picnic. The longer it sits the better it gets!...
celimamaskitchen
Oct 8, 20202 min read
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Zucchini Pancakes
Ok this is seriously the easiest thing to make! Only requires 3 ingredients and can be done in minutes! Quick, easy & nutritious! It's a...
celimamaskitchen
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Lemon Thyme Chicken
This recipe is a great make ahead marinade and works well with any cut of chicken. Perfect summer dish! Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts...
celimamaskitchen
Sep 16, 20202 min read
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Quick Homemade Pesto
This recipe only requires 6 ingredients and 3 of them are pantry staples. It's quick, easy and delicious! Even my son loves it....
celimamaskitchen
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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Thai Stir Fry
This quick, fragrant, delicious recipe is a regular on my dinner rotation. You can cook several variations of this dish! Makes at least 4...
celimamaskitchen
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
This easy, classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a favourite at home, especially when you are craving some comfort food! Serves at...
celimamaskitchen
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Tomato Egg
If there is any dish that encompasses Chinese comfort food, this is it! Every family has their own version of it, but this is my version....
celimamaskitchen
Jun 17, 20201 min read
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Lee's Family Mapo Tofu
Passed along from my mother this is a great, quick and delicious Mapo Tofu recipe. Ingredients: - 1½ tbsp Szechuan peppercorns - 5 garlic...
celimamaskitchen
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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Steamed Egg
This is one of my son's favourite dishes! It's silky smooth and melts in your mouth. Ingredients: - 2 large eggs - 1 raw salted duck egg...
celimamaskitchen
Apr 12, 20201 min read
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Easy Peasy Hamburgers
These are easy and great for the grill during the summer months! Makes 6 patties. Ingredients: - 500g lean ground beef - 500g regular...
celimamaskitchen
Apr 12, 20201 min read
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