Delicious, home cooked meals for busy families
Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Squares If you are looking for a decadent summer treat that will take you to the tropics, look no further than my Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Squares. After debating what kind of cheesecake I should make, I decided to make a dessert that […]
Five Spice Braised Pork Belly There’s nothing better than old-fashioned Chinese comfort food. At No Frills today, I purchased some pork belly and immediately thought about making Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Five Spice, a popular Asian dish currently trending on Instagram. In no way […]
Toasty Japanese Curry Bread I’d say this Japanese Curry Bread is my best recipe yet. It’s more complicated and time-consuming, but the results are amazing!! I’ve grown up eating steamed buns filled with pork, and I find that this recipe takes comfort food to a […]
Nerikiri Wagashi Class at Jelly Bean Cake and Dessert A few months ago, I attended a Nerikiri Wagashi class at Jelly Bean Cake and Dessert on 3336 Yonge St, in Toronto. If it weren’t for Instagram, I wouldn’t have discovered this amazing bakery that made […]
Chinese Salt and Pepper Air Fried Calamari Last Christmas, I received a digital air fryer and I thought that this must be the greatest invention ever. I love how the air fryer can make food less oily and cut my cooking time in half. So […]
Easy Cajun Roasted Turkey Recipe Happy New Year, guys. It’s 2022, and the start of a brand new year. It seems a while since I last updated my blog, but I’ll try to post more delicious recipes up. For my first post of 2022, I’ll […]
I’d say this Moroccan Braised Lamb recipe is simply superb. On the weekends, I love to spend extra time in the kitchen and cook decadent meals. I happen to love the taste of lamb a lot and love to add spices like cumin and curry […]
The Best BBQ Eel Fried Rice After I tried BBQ Eel Fried Rice for the first time five years ago at a Japanese restaurant, I knew I had to make it from home. Now that the restaurants are closed, I feel more inclined to create […]
Pasta Puttanesca Recipe I’m sure you’re wondering why I’m putting a recipe like Pasta Puttanesca up on my blog. It seems like I’ve been creating a lot of content involving complex Asian dishes so I’ve gone back to basics. A staple in my kitchen is […]
The Best Spicy Turkey Chili I’m in the mood for something healthy today, so I spent two hours cooking up the best spicy turkey chili ever! Before you say that this recipe is basic, I ask you to try this before you decide. For cold […]
Cooking at home shouldn't be a chore. Whether you are a busy mom or a professional, cooking can be a fun and enjoyable experience. Rather than eating out all the time, my mission is to share budget-friendly, home cooked meals that anyone can make at home. Foodie2Luv is all about connecting busy families and professionals with delicious comfort food. 
Five Spiced Lamb with Chinese Pancakes When I saw Nigella Lawson’s Five Spiced Lamb with Chinese Pancakes, I had to try it. Will it taste the same as the restaurant or better? I wanted something healthy and I heard lamb is an excellent source of […]
Happy Mother’s Day! My mom hates flowers so instead, I’ve made her an elaborate dinner. My Black Bean Mussels recipe is a family favourite. Hope you like it! Ingredients 1 pound mussels 1 teaspoons black bean sauce 1 piece ginger thinly sliced 2 green onions […]
Brown Butter Pasta with Mussels and Mizithra Cheese Friday night is pasta night for me. I got some Mizithra Cheese at a local cheese shop and it tastes delish! Mizithra is Greek cheese made with milk and whey from sheep and goats. I’ve decided […]
I’m back from my vacation and I’ve got lots to share!! On my journey across the Mediterranean aboard the Norwegian Epic, I’ve discovered the beautiful and scenic Cinque Terre (or “Five Lands”). All five villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are blessed with their unique pastel coloured buildings. Just meandering along the shorelines of the villages and hopping on a boat to different villages made me so happy.
Besides the picturesque views, charming shops and friendly people, Cinque Terre is known for its AMAZING cuisine. In the cute village of Vernazza, I had the most amazing pizza I’ve ever tasted with the spicy salami. It was a lovely prelude to an even more delicious meal in the biggest of all the villages: Monterossa al Mare. Cinque Terre is known for its seafood so I went to this restaurant called Ristorante Ciak (https://www.ristoranteciak.net/). Let me tell you, this place is unbelievable!! I ordered the Spaghetti Ciak (spaghetti with mussels and clams). Oh my god!! This is the way pasta should be made. They were really generous with the mussels and clams. I loved that the olives added a nice salty flavour and the tomatoes didn’t overpower the dish. I liked that they took sun dried tomatoes and marinated them in olive oil, garlic and herbs.
Cinque Terre is foodie heaven. Everywhere you go, there’s an amazing restaurant but Ristorante Ciak is definitely the best place to go for pasta.
