food & things with Christy Wang
In Chinese culture, tang yuan 汤圆, mochi-like glutinous rice dumplings, are often eaten during the holidays as a symbol of family unity and harmony. Most tang yuan are sweet and filled with things like red paste or sesame paste, and can be found in the …
I classify these cucumber bites as “luxury on a budget” because it feels like the kind of hors d’eouvres you might get served at a charity gala or a wedding, but it’s made with just some creamy dairy (I used greek yogurt and mascarpone, but …
This strawberry-rose candy cane pastry is kinda meal-agnostic, in the sense that I feel like it could be serve at a Christmas brunch, as a sweet appetizer at a party, or even as dessert with some ice cream! I used creme fraiche and a strawberry-rose …
I’ve recently really got into using pre-made dough like puff pastry and the pillsbury crescent dough (all very new to me??) because they just make apps like this one so easy to pull together. It’s always nice to have something cute and festive, that I …
Persimmons are my absolute favorite winter fruit, and their honey-like sweetness is the perfect pairing for something salty, like prosciutto, and the creaminess of burrata. This salad is great with or without prosciutto and can be served as a salad or as little toasts for …
‘Tis the season for puff pastry.. everything. Pre-made puff pastry just makes everything feel kinda fancy without requiring (actually, require less) any additional effort. This one is filled with Korean-style corn cheese which is soo rich and yummy, and made with just 4 key ingredients. …