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Crunchy Tomato Salad with Pea Sprouts

Crunchy Tomato Salad with Pea Sprouts by Blackswan

This was the 13-Course BBQ Menu for my party, and the tomato salad was one of the appetizers. Topped with Chopped Onions and drenched in a Japanese Sesame Dressing, this is a no-fuss recipe and extremely refreshing.

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Delicious Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana ( 豚高菜炒め )

Delicious Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana ( 豚高菜炒め ) by Blackswan

Spotted some White Bunashimeji Mushrooms at the supermarket and thought they might go well with my Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana, and indeed they were another perfect marriage!

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Succulent Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops Salad

Succulent Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops Salad by Blackswan

This simple and colourful refreshing salad features plumpy seared scallops on a bed of greens with cherry tomatoes, chopped eggs and grated Parmesan cheese. Definitely a teaser to the palate!

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Rilakkuma Inari Age Potluck Bento Fun Party Food

Rilakkuma Inari Age Potluck Bento Fun Party Food by Blackswan

Are you also a fan of Rilakkuma (リラックマ), the cute Japanese teddy bear? Party food need not be boring, it's not just kids that will appreciate fun food. You too, can create appetizing and colourful food that will entice your guests.

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Hello Kitty Bento Box

Hello Kitty Bento Box by Blackswan

Following my posts on Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box, people went wild! I’ve many requests to make these cute Japanese rice balls for them. One of them is my good friend, Doris. Since her birthday was approaching, I decided to make her a Kitty Bento Box.

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Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box (おにぎり)

Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box (おにぎり) by Blackswan

An idea struck me when it was my son’s lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box! Angry Birds Bento Box for a 16-yr-old boy? Never mind, his mum is a big kid too! Guess what? It was my hubby who was more impressed & “snatched” the lunch box from Jon! Yes, Ken brought these Angry…

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Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余)

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余) by Blackswan

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance though the year. The character 余 (Yu) is the homophone of 鱼 (Yu). Hence, fish was used to highlight this Chinese New Year dish.

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Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups

Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups by Blackswan

Don’t you think that these Bell Pepper Cups look stunning? The vibrant colours are perfect for festive occasions. Chinese New Year is fast approaching. Why don't you try your hands at this tasty recipe that's filled with all the goodness?

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Funky Chilled Century Egg Tofu

Funky Chilled Century Egg Tofu by Blackswan

Happy 2011, everyone! Let's celebrate the New Year with these cold appetizers, which marked the beginning of our first course on X’mas Eve.

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Cream of Wild Mushroom

Cream of Wild Mushroom by Blackswan

Mushroom lovers, you’re gonna love this rich & creamy soup made from Portobello & Mixed Button Mushrooms! I prefer my Mushroom Soup rich & having an exotic taste, that’s why I like the combination of the Portobello & Mixed Button Mushrooms! There're many different types & methods of making Mushroom Soup but I like mine done…

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