Berry Cheesecake Salad

source from MASTERCook

This summer dessert is very simple and easy to make. Also for low-carb diet. I used whipped cream cheese instead of regular one for easy whip and mix, no electric mixer needed. With the original recipe, I think it is too saucy with amount of cream cheese and creamer. So, I only listed the ingredients that are needed, not the amount. You can make as much or as less as you want.

Simple ingredients:

• Strawberry
• Blueberry
• Blackberry or raspberry
• Whipped cream cheese, plain
• Vanilla coffee creamer

Easy to make:

1. Cut strawberries into small bite sizes
2. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese and coffee creamer together into a think texture. (Add small amount of creamer at a time).
3. Add all berries and refrigerator to chill for few hours.

Crochet Bags

Mix the pattern from crochet bags and amigurumi (crochet stuffed animals or dolls), I made these cute small bags that can be used for lunch, snack, goodies, or storage yarns and other craft things. There are many free patterns that can be found on Pinterest, such as how to crochet small bags, amigurumi, ears, nose, etc. Also, you can find videos that teach you step by step on how to make those cute eyes and more on youtube. It is easy to make, but need some patient and time to finish :)

花胶养颜汤 Fish Maw Soup

Benefits of Fish Maw...

• Fish maw contains rich proteins and nutrients.

• It nourishes ‘yin’, replenishes kidney and boosts stamina.

• It is effective in improving weak lung and kidney, etc.

• Fish maw is a good source of collagen, which is vital in healthy skin beauty in all age group of either gender, for pregnant women, the skin of their babies. Collagen is capable of preserving fine complexion and invigorating blood circulation. This is significant in maintaining and prolonging your youthful, radiant skin.

• Health definitely is wealth to any Chinese. And fish maw dishes are believed to be flavor, fortune, healthy.

 You can purchase dry fish maw from eBay with cost about $35 a pound.
Add some Chinese herbs, such as ginseng, gojii, dry dates, and mushrooms are good for body. Also can add some meat, seafood or tofu to make your soup tasty.

Simply place water with all ingredients that you prefer into a steamable jar with a cover. Place the jar in a steamer, steam for about 30-60 minutes at low heat after water is boiling. Add pinch of salt to your taste.

Kale and Broccoli salad

Here is another healthy salad recipe that I love. I had Super Food salad at one of the fast food restaurant. It tastes so refreshing and I cannot stop eat it. But it is kind of expensive the amount they served. I googled on web and found this copy cat recipe so that I can make my own with much cheaper cost. It is so easy and simple to make. It is much tasty if you set in the refrigerator for overnight.

Simple ingredients: (as shown on the pictures above)

• kale leaves, precut ones or cut into bite sizes
• broccoli, cut into small sizes
• cranberries and nuts (optional)

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 table spoons maple syrup
• honey
• pinch of salt

Easy to make:

1. Combine vinegar, olive oil and maple syrup in a mason jar with cover. Shake few times until well blend.
2. Mix kale, broccoli and cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle some salt, drizzle some honey, then pour some mixed dressing over. 
3. Mix all well and set in the refrigerator overnight or few hours. This salad is good for 1-2 days for the best taste.

Detox Drink with milk 治痛风的偏方

I got this Chinese remedy from my brother when I visited in China. The main ingredients are fresh celery juice and milk...very simple! When I first time heard about the ingredients, I thought it may taste weird. But after I tasted, it is very refreshing. Then, I add some cucumber and green bell pepper juice in it...much more better. This drink is for people who have gouty arthritis and it works for my brother. I drink this very morning with empty stomach for a while, it keeps my body clean and BM regular, smooth clean and no pimples. I'd like to share with all to keep more people healthy and enjoy life.

It is very simple and easy to make this drink. I use Magic Bullet or juicer to mix everything together. No measurement need. Just put in the amount as you desired. I do not like the pulps, so I filter them into a smooth texture drink.

Remember, must mix with milk for better result, not with water.

Kale salad with I.T.I dressing

I.T.I = Italian Thousand Island dressing. 
I made this amazing and healthy salad with mix of Italian salad dressing and Thousand Island dressing. Turn out so yummy and refreshing. The key to this kale salad is that you must keep covered in the refrigerator  for an overnight. Kale will turn soft and tasty.

Simple ingredients:

• Italian salad dressing
• Thousand Island salad dressing
• Honey 
• Kale leaves, cut or break into bite sizes

Easy to make:

1. In a large bowl, mix equal amount of Italian and Thousand Island dressing, drizzle some honey and mix till blend. If you like it more sweet, add more honey; if you like it little more sour taste, add more Italian dressing.
2. Stir in kale leaves and make sure all leaves covered with dressing. Keep covered for an overnight. 
3. Sprinkle some raisins, cranberries, or nuts as you prefer.

Qian Long Cabbage 乾隆白菜

You will need:

• Napa  cabbage leaves, break into bite sizes, dry
• 1 Tsp Peanut butter ( or sesame paste)
• 3 Tsp dark vinegar
• 3 Tsp Honey

Easy to make:

1. mix peanut butter with vinegar till the paste turn thinner. Set aside.
2. mix honey and cabbage, then pour the peanut butter/vinegar paste on the cabbage.
3. Mix till blend.
4. serve as cold salad.

乾隆白菜的主料：

　　白菜(200g)　　

　　乾隆白菜的调料：

　　芝麻酱(1汤匙)　　老陈醋(3汤匙)　　蜂蜜(3汤匙)　
将白菜叶洗净后用手撕开, 将老陈醋放入芝麻酱中搅拌均匀, 加入蜂蜜继续搅拌, 将调好的料汁浇在白菜上.

家常美食网小窍门：

1、白菜取白菜叶，最好用手撕，容易入味；

2.现将醋放入麻酱中，将芝麻酱搅拌开；

3.三者之间的用量可以根据个人口味调整，喜欢吃香的就多放一点芝麻酱，喜欢吃酸甜口味的可以多放醋和蜂蜜，醋要用老陈醋。

I tried with lettuce (too much water) and head cabbage (too dry), the best is to use Napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage). If add more vinegar and honey to make the paste lighter texture, you can use it as a salad dressing too.

Amigurumi Crochet - my new hobby

These little crochet amigurumi animals or dolls are so cute to hang on your handbags, backpacks, in your car, or as a key charm. I learn how to crochet them from watching youtube or get ideas from ravelry.com. It is fun to make them by mixing your favorite colors.

Creative Dumpling 创意饺子

Use the juice of spinach to make a flour dough and use water to make another dough. Follow the instruction shown on pictures to make these cute cabbage looking dumplings. Use the Gaozi recipes for the fillings.

Baked Egg Muffin

This is an easy and healthy way to make egg omelet. They can be eaten hot or cold. You can put any vegetables, cheese, meat as you like. Here are some examples that I used...

• Vegetables: tomato, avocado, bell pepper, onion, mushroom, broccoli, etc.
• Meat: bacon, lunch meat, leftover chicken, turkey, etc.
• Eggs: I used 3 large eggs to make 6 muffins. Tips: do not add water or milk in the eggs.

Easy to make:

1. Lightly spray the bottom of a cupcake baking pan with cooking oil. 
2. Dice all vegetables and meat to small pieces and divide into each cupcake tins.
3. Beat the eggs with a fork and pour into each tins about 1/3 full. Sprinkle pinch of salt and some cheese on the top of each muffin.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes on 350 F degrees.

You can also use Hostess Twinkies maker or cupcake maker to bake these omelette. It only takes about 8 minutes to make, use only 2 eggs to make 6 omelette twinkies.