5-Ingredient or Less - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese-Style Avocado Toast

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:45:35 +0000

This Chinese-style avocado toast recipe is sponsored by Pete & Gerry’s Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Avocado toast gets a Chinese twist in this recipe that’s perfect for a savory start to your day, weekend brunch, or any time you want a ...

How to Make Bubble Tea (Boba Tea, 珍珠奶茶)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:11:00 +0000

Create rich and silky bubble tea at home using this recipe to recreate the drink that you love from bubble tea shops. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} I absolutely love bubble tea (or sometimes called boba tea). Strong black tea becomes a creamy and sweet indulgence with the addition of milk and brown sugar syrup. And then those ...

5-Ingredient Bitter Melon with Eggs

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:04:00 +0000

Stir fried bitter melon with eggs requires only five ingredients and a few minutes to put together. It’s a comforting dish that’s full of nutrition and a great way to add a side dish to complete your meal. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Bitter melon with eggs is one of my favorite homestyle dishes. I didn’t like bitter ...

Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:34:00 +0000

Black rice pudding is a healthy dessert made from ingredients you wouldn’t expect! Gooey rice soaked in sweetened coconut milk and paired with fresh summer fruit is a tantalizing treat that will refresh you on the hottest days! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Chinese desserts treasure nutritious ingredients such as whole grains, nuts and fruits. They are usually ...

Matcha Boba Tea

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make a delicious matcha boba tea with a balanced taste and chewy tapioca pearls with these few simple steps in your own kitchen. It is much easier than you think! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Matcha boba tea is a super delicious and fun drink that has been getting super popular these days. Boba tea, ...

Stir-fried Cauliflower with Tomato Sauce

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:28:00 +0000

This quick and easy stir fried cauliflower with tomato features crunchy cauliflower covered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce. It is a side dish that’s easy to put together and brings big flavor to your table. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Have you ever been in the middle of putting dinner together only to realize that you ...

Mango Sticky Rice

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:06:00 +0000

Mango sticky rice is a healthy and satisfying dessert featuring sweet gooey sticky rice served with a luscious coconut sauce and sliced mango.The homemade version contains less sugar and is quite easy to prepare. {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan} Mango sticky rice is a healthy and satisfying dessert featuring sweet gooey sticky rice served with a luscious ...

Air Fryer Garlic Green Beans

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:28:34 +0000

This air fryer garlic green beans recipe features blistered green beans cooked with a bold and savory garlic sauce. It uses less than 5 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to put together, so it’s a perfect quick side dish for your dinner. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} In the past I’ve shared quite a few ...

Easy Egg Fried Rice (蛋炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:19:00 +0000

A super easy egg fried rice that you can prep and cook in 10 minutes, featuring tender eggs with crispy rice simply seasoned with scallions and salt. It is the perfect side dish for your Chinese dinner, or you can even serve it by itself as a light meal. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} This 3-ingredient egg fried ...

Chinese Jujube Tea (红枣茶)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:38:11 +0000

A soothing and nourishing Chinese jujube tea that is very easy to put together and will warm your soul. The Chinese red dates are simmered to release the delicious juice, lightly sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced with ginger. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Since last year I have been reducing my caffeine intake. I switched my coffee ...