Spinach and Broccoli Cheese Pie – Starbucks Hong Kong copycat

Spinach and Broccoli Cheese Pie – Starbucks Hong Kong copycat

Olivia and I love the Starbucks spinach and broccoli cheese pie, which for some reason, has disappeared from the local Hong Kong outlets over the last few weeks.  This savory, bright and comforting treat became our go to item at the Hong Kong airport, or 

Herb Ricotta Pea Dip

Herb Ricotta Pea Dip

It is neither pesto nor guacamole (but you knew that based on the mint garnish, right?)  A bright and herby lemony fresh dip that goes well with fresh or toasted baguette, or just as great as a dollop on a cherry tomato or sliced cucumber. 

Pot Stickers – Pork Dumplings

Pot Stickers – Pork Dumplings

  When I was a kid, we called dumplings, “Pot Stickers,” but I guess now we have adjusted to calling all Asian noodle wrapped parcels either boiled, steamed or fried as dumplings.   We tend to stick to the pork and chive or green onion 

Juicy Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

Juicy Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

I love the Bacon Cream Cheese Grapes. I made this because it is a delicious appetizer. I was inspired by it when my Grandpa had his 8Oth birthday and we made it with Red Grapes rolled in creamy Blue Cheese and Diced Nuts. Then we 

Smoky Hummus

Smoky Hummus

          Smoked paprika pushes the otherwise standard hummus recipe over the top! When my husband and I first started dating, he was famous for showing up at family events with hummus.  My extended family didn’t know his surname, but just inserted