My daughter has loved cinnamon apples since she was a baby. I used to make […]
Asian , Main Dish
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Lemongrass is an incredibly important ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Its fragrance helps to combat the […]
Asian , Main Dish
Tomato Braised Spare Ribs
Sweet and sour pork is a famous Cantonese dish that has made its way into […]
Main Dish , Summer
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Lemon herb chicken thighs are a great sheet pan recipe for weekly meal prep. The […]
Main Dish , Salads , Side Dish , Vegetables
Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
In the summertime when it is very hot, I crave cool foods that can be […]
Asian , Sauces , Vegan
Spicy Peanut Sauce
The easiest spicy peanut sauce you will ever make. This is great as a dipping […]
Appetizer , Main Dish , Seafood
Easy Lemony Tuna Salad
One of my daughter’s favorite dishes is a good tuna salad. This is really nice […]
Breakfast , Vegan
Vegan Coconut Overnight Oats
If you are looking for extra fiber into your diet, look no further than overnight […]
Asian , Soups
Chinese Lotus Root Pork Bone Soup
Chinese lotus root pork bone soup is one of my all-time favorites of Cantonese soups. […]
Main Dish
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos
I dream about the crispy pork belly tacos at Cosecha, a fast-casual gourmet Mexican restaurant […]
Asian , Dessert
Snow Ear Fungus Dessert Soup
Chinese herbal medicine is all about dried herbs, fruits, and other plants being simmered for […]
Side Dish , Summer , Vegetables
Garlic Butter Sauteed Corn
Summer is in the air, and so is fresh, delicious corn on the cob! Corn […]
Breakfast
Zesty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon ricotta pancakes have been all the rage at brunch spots here in the US. […]
Appetizer , Vegan , Vegetables
Easy Crispy Chickpeas
Crispy chickpeas are a super healthy and wonderful alternative to chips. I usually can never […]
Main Dish
Low Carb Lasagna
Traditional lasagna is incredibly comforting and indulgent. But as you grow older, many of us […]
Appetizer , Asian , Seafood
Sticky Rice Seafood Pancake
This sticky rice seafood pancake recipe was inspired by my husband’s aunt. It is Chinese […]
Appetizer , Main Dish
Curry Chicken Salad
If you are like me, then time is really limited and sometimes you just want […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
Creamy Cauliflower Potato Puree
If you ever want to treat yourself to a nice restaurant-quality meal, this dreamy creamy […]
Asian , Main Dish
Easiest Soy Glazed Chicken Wings
Being a working mom means most dinners and meals have to be easy easy easy. […]
Asian , Main Dish
Addictive Vietnamese Garlic Butter Noodles
Vietnamese garlic butter noodles is one of the finest forms of Vietnamese-French fusion. Serve these […]
Breakfast , Main Dish , Seafood
Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
There are so many recipes for cajun shrimp and grits. I remember eating such delicious, […]
Appetizer , Main Dish , Seafood
Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish tapas are super delicious, but can be very expensive. Also, as a working mom […]
Asian , Main Dish , Seafood , Soups
Easy Miso Hotpot
Who doesn’t love a full hotpot setup? It’s interactive, very fun. You dip and cook […]
Asian , Main Dish , Seafood
Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce
A classic Cantonese dish with fish that is easy and super fast. This steamed fish […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
Brown Butter Seared cabbage
A very quick and flavorful vegetable side dish, brown butter seared cabbage will be a […]
Baby Food , Dessert
The Perfect Flan
If you are a fan of jiggly, soft flan that melts in your mouth, then […]
Appetizer , Main Dish , Seafood
Crab stuffed shrimp
I love making steakhouse classics at home. One of these classics is a crab stuffed […]
Side Dish
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These cheesy garlic mashed potatoes will become your go-to side dish for grilled chicken, salmon, […]
Appetizer , Main Dish
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
The classic meatballs in tomato sauce is an Italian-American go-to for most American families. The […]
Main Dish
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Bacon
Creamy pesto chicken pasta is a great way to make use of delicious home-made pesto. […]
Seafood , Soups
Creamy Shrimp and Corn Bisque
Ever wonder what to do with a bunch of shrimp shells? Make a shrimp broth […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Having an oven casserole is a smart time saver in the kitchen and lets you […]
Main Dish
Butternut Squash Ragu Pasta
As a mom with a toddler, I am always trying to find ways to sneak […]
Appetizer
Ricotta Parmesan Cream
One of the best appetizers I have had at an Italian restaurant was whipped ricotta. […]
Soups
Deconstructed French Onion Soup
Few things are as comforting as soup. French onion soup is a super flavor-packed bowl […]
Appetizer
Cheesy Sausage Arancini
Arancini is a breaded and fried rice ball, usually stuffed with cheese and peas. It […]
Asian , Main Dish
Basil Garlic Pork Stir Fry
Stir fries are best when they feature aromatics, like garlic, ginger, and basil! Basil garlic […]
Asian , Main Dish , Vegetables
Spicy Garlic Eggplant
Most eggplant dishes in Chinese cuisine are overly oily. Eggplant is basically a natural sponge. […]
Main Dish
Classic Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast
Growing up in the USA, Thanksgiving and Christmas are huge holidays, full of their own […]
Appetizer
The Easiest Crispy Chicken Skin Chips
Do you get tired of throwing away chicken skins after making chicken noodle soup? I […]
Asian , Seafood
Ca Kho To -Vietnamese Caramelized Braised Fish
Growing up, my aunt would make delicious Vietnamese food for us for Sunday dinners. It […]
Asian , Soups
Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Vegetables
The bone broth trend is awesome. I’m glad that the general public now understands how […]
Main Dish
Butternut Squash Stuffed Poblano Peppers
While I love a good chile relleno that is stuffed with cheese, it can become […]
Main Dish
The Best Shortcut Butternut Squash Ravioli
Shortcut Butternut squash ravioli If you are the type of person to make pasta by […]
Asian , Soups
Hong Kong Beef Stew
Beef stew is like a universal across international cuisines. There’s the French version, known as […]
Dessert
The Easiest Apple Spice Cake
If you are a busy working mom like me, there is very little time to […]
Asian , Side Dish , Vegetables
Easy and Healthy Tofu and Snow Pea Stir Fry
When you are a busy parent, budgeting student, or busy worker bee, getting dinner on […]
Appetizer , Asian , Breakfast
The Best Soy Sauce Ramen Eggs
Do you ever feel immense sadness when you finish that delicious runny marinated soy sauce […]
Asian , Main Dish , Soups
Classic Chinese Pork Wonton Soup-The Ultimate Comfort Food
Pork Wonton Soup for Cold Weather On cold days, there is nothing you crave more […]
Tutorials
How to Strain Passion Fruit
I can’t believe that I was 34 when I learned the easy way to strain […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
Bacon Braised Kale-Southern Greens Style
Lately my mom has been giving me home-grown kale from her home garden. Her harvest […]
Asian , Soups
Spicy Beef Kimchi Stew
Korean stews are known for being packed with flavor and spice. They bring comfort from […]
Dessert
Tropical Passion Fruit Mango Tart
Passion fruit is such a sexy, luscious, fragrant fruit. It is one of my absolute […]
Main Dish , Soups
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
I love chicken noodle soup, especially an easy chicken noodle soup. I’m all about that […]
Baby Food
Baby Food: Garlicky Roasted Zucchini
Baby-led weaning has been an incredible concept for my baby girl. It is an approach […]
Asian , Main Dish , Seafood
Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp: A Tale of 2 Cities in Multicultural Cooking To be honest, […]
Dessert , Sauces
Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
There are so many uses for a good bourbon salted caramel sauce. You can drizzle […]
Seafood , Soups
Irresistible French Seafood Stew-Bouillabaisse
As a busy working mom, meal prep is a way of life. Soups and stews […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
Steakhouse Garlic Creamed Spinach
Every once in a while, I crave a delicious full steakhouse dinner but don’t want […]
Main Dish
Rich and Creamy Pasta Carbonara
Authentic pasta carbonara is usually made with spaghetti in Italy. It is very simple and […]
Appetizer , Sauces
Easy Vegan Basil Pesto
Types of Pesto With all the pesto recipes, a household classic is the Genovese style basil […]
Asian , Dessert
Simple and Delicious Silky and Rich Almond Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is such an indulgent and silky dessert. Rich and creamy, its texture is […]
Dessert
Easy Delicious Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is such an indulgent and silky dessert. Rich and creamy, its texture is […]
Main Dish , Seafood , Summer
Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce
Seared salmon with chimichurri sauce should be one of your go-to weeknight dinners! Salmon is […]
Soups
Mexican Albondigas
Soup soup soup! I love you so! Let me count the ways! Soup is such […]
Main Dish , Soups
Classic Beef Vegetable Stew
A classic beef vegetable stew is such a source of comfort. Can you think of […]
Asian , Dessert
Chinese Almond Cookies
Have you tried too many cookie and dessert recipes that turn out to be overly […]
Baby Food
Salmon Congee -Chinese Baby Food
Salmon congee can be a delicious Chinese baby food as well as food for adults. […]
Sauces
Fusion Chimichurri
What is chimichurri? Chimichurri is a sauce featuring garlic, onion, freshly chopped herbs, olive oil, […]
Asian , Main Dish
Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and easy stir fry for dinner is always a good way to go. […]
Side Dish , Vegan , Vegetables
Pan Seared Zucchini
If you are like the average person, you probably do not have much time to […]
Appetizer , Sauces , Vegan
Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce is essentially a Catalan/Spanish-style pesto featuring red bell peppers rather than basil. It […]
Asian , Main Dish
Pork Kimchi Fried Rice
After a night of binge watching Korean dramas, what do you crave? Usually whatever the […]
Breakfast , Dessert
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfait
Cinnamon apple yogurt parfait is a simple and easy dish to serve. It requires minimal, […]
Asian , Main Dish
Steak Stir Fry with Soy Sauce and Green Onion
A Different Take on Steak Steak stir fry is a great money-saving way to eat […]
Appetizer , Seafood
The Best Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Authentic ceviche involves cooking raw seafood in citrus (usually lemon or lime juice) for many […]
Appetizer , Asian , Main Dish
Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings
Sometimes you just want some chicken wings. Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings. Not the Buffalo […]
Sauces
Fig Onion Jam
Fig onion jam is a really delicious condiment. It is essentially caramelized onion cooked slowly […]
Appetizer , Side Dish
Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip
I love a good cheesy dip. There’s also a popular Korean dish influenced by American […]
Dessert
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Easy Chocolate Truffles: The Origin Story Anyone who knows me knows that I am a […]
Main Dish
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Who doesn’t love a classic lasagna with all the fixings? Creamy bechamel sauce, a meaty […]
Asian , Main Dish , Soups
Bun Rieu-Vietnamese Crab & Tomato Noodle Soup
On cold days, there is nothing you crave more than a huge bowl of piping […]
Asian , Main Dish
Easy Korean Barbecue at Home
Korean barbecue is a complete culinary experience, one that I have missed dearly since the […]
Asian , Main Dish
Beef Rice Bowl-Gyudon
Gyudon, or gyumeshi, is a Japanese-style beef rice bowl featuring thinly sliced beef that is […]
Soups
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy tomato basil soup reminds me of my favorite buffet restaurant Souplantation, otherwise known as […]
Asian , Soups
Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Every fall brings an amazing bounty of squashes and that means making curry butternut squash […]
Asian , Main Dish
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad- Bun
What is Vermicelli Noodle Salad? Vietnamese vermicelli noodle salad, or bun, is a very delicious […]
Asian , Main Dish , Soups
Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken
Thai curries make you sing from their complexity of flavor. They are both rich and […]
Main Dish , Sandwiches
Blended Burger with Goat Cheese and Onion Fig Jam
I recently submitted an entry for Bon Appetit Magazine’s Blended Burger Contest. If you are […]
Main Dish , Sandwiches
Blended Burger with Romesco Sauce
I recently submitted an entry for Bon Appetit Magazine’s Blended Burger Contest. If you are […]
Salads , Vegetables
Chinese Salad with Tangerines
Do you ever get tired of balsamic vinaigrette? Crave different flavors? That may be a […]
Salads , Vegetables
Refreshing Salad with Apple, Craisins and Blue Cheese
If you are feeling the heat of summer, you will probably want to cool off […]
Breakfast , Dessert
Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Have More Yogurt for Dessert If you are like me, then you sometimes struggle to […]
Appetizer , Sandwiches
Tomato Bruschetta with Aged Balsamic Vinegar
What is Tomato Bruschetta? In Italy, tomato bruschetta is a very simple affair. It has: […]
Tutorials , Vegan , Vegetables
How to Make Oven Sun dried Tomatoes
What to do with your tomato harvest? There are so many delicious ways to preserve […]
Appetizer , Asian
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
How to mix it up with chicken If you are tired of the same old […]
Asian , Sauces
Fish Sauce for Dipping- Nuoc Mam
What is Fish Sauce/Nuoc Mam? Nuoc mam is a fish sauce-based dipping sauce used for […]
Side Dish , Vegetables
How to Make Home Fries -An Easy Guide
This post will teach you how to make home fries. There is almost nothing more […]
Main Dish
Best Chicken Visuvio Recipe-with Sherry and Garlic Sauce
If you are like most working individuals, students, or parents, you probably have very little […]
Budgeting
Top 6 Food Budgeting Tips-Save Money
1. Limit eating out By far, your biggest food expense is probably from eating out […]
Main Dish
Seared Lamb Steak-with Garlic and Rosemary
Although beef is well loved by Americans, a deliciously lamb steak, its “brother from another […]
Breakfast
Easy Brunch Ideas-The Ultimate Brunch Spread
Easy brunch ideas to start your weekend off the right way! Sweet, savory, spicy, creamy, light,, and filling. This spread has something for everyone.
Sandwiches
Easy Pulled Pork Sliders with Cilantro Lime Crema
Easy Pulled Pork Sliders with a Crockpot Ok, brace yourselves. These easy pulled pork sliders […]
Main Dish
Easy Vegetarian Pizza-Ratatouille on Pita
Ratatouille Pizzas I love a good vegetarian pizza. It lets the cheese and natural clean […]
Salads
Healthy Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Avocado
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be so painful. My husband and I have tried so […]
Asian
Char Siu Bao Recipe (BBQ Pork Buns)
Char siu (Chinese bbq pork) is a delicious Chinese deli meat featuring five spice marinated […]
Main Dish
Homemade Chipotle Bowl-Healthy Dinner
Cinco de Mayo is an interesting holiday. It was actually a holiday to celebrate a […]
Asian
Char Siu Recipe- Chinese BBQ Pork
If you have had Chinese deli meats, you would be familiar with Char siu (Chinese […]
Drinks
Blackberry Lemonade with Mint: Signature Mocktail
Blackberry Lemonade: The Perfect Summer Drink I used to save all of my stomach space […]
Main Dish
Roasted Chicken Recipe-Easy and Foolproof
Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe A broiled chicken should be one of your go-tos for easy […]
Asian
Chinese Sticky Rice with Preserved Meats
What does this Chinese sticky rice recipe mean to me? In a word: comfort. It […]
Main Dish
Orange Glazed Miso Salmon
Does Miso Salmon go with Orange? Do you ever get tired of just simple salt […]
Asian
Easy Weeknight Tofu Recipe-Mapo Tofu
Living Through COVID-19 Today marked the first official day that all of California went on […]
Vegetables
Herb Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Thyme
What is butternut squash? Squashes and pumpkins are so delicious. They belong to the cucurbita […]
Soups
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Vegetable Soup
What is Tuscan Sausage Vegetable Soup? You may know of Tuscan sausage vegetable soup from […]
Asian
Asian Meatballs with Chile and Cumin
Are there Asian Meatballs? Asian meatballs are usually very bouncy and chewy compared with more […]
Asian
Thai Beef Stir Fry with Basil
Thai Beef Stir Fry: An Easy Entry Into Thai Food Growing up in southern California, […]
Breakfast , Sandwiches , Vegan
Easy Avocado Toast – Healthy Breakfast Idea
Healthy Breakfast Options You are probably rushed for time in the morning, and it’s hard […]
Vegetables
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Crispy, tangy, sweet, savory, and smokey glazed Brussels sprouts recipe with bacon. Broiled to crispy perfection and glazed with balsamic vinegar.
Appetizer , Asian
Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls
Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls for Family Dinner Vietnamese pork spring rolls are among my favorite […]
Drinks
Sesame Nutmilk-Creamy Nondiary Drink
Nutmilk for Breakfast Sometimes, I’m not in the mood for a full breakfast when I […]
Asian , Salads , Vegetables
Thai Green Papaya Salad-Summer Dinner
Thai Green Papaya Salad: The Perfect Summer Food On hot summer days, all I want […]
Salads
Healthy Caesar Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Perfect Lunch: Healthy Caesar Salad I’ll be posting more and more salad recipes on my […]
Sandwiches
Home Made Big Mac: irresistible cheeseburgers
All-American Home Made Big Mac! Happy National Hamburger Day! Make yourself a home made Big […]
Breakfast
Pina Colada Yogurt-Healthy Dessert or Breakfast
Pina Colada Yogurt for Dessert Desserts! Er…I mean yogurt for breakfast! Let’s be honest, I […]
Main Dish
Easy Meal Prep Idea – Herb Chicken and Veggies
Benefits of Meal Prepping If healthy eating and saving money are important to you, preparing […]
Main Dish
Easy Shrimp Dinner-Creamy Shrimp and Leek
Ode to the Easy Shrimp Dinner An easy shrimp dinner is a must for a […]
Breakfast , Side Dish , Vegetables
Crispy Home Fries
In need of a beautiful side dish to accompany your perfectly seared steak or juicy […]
