Yang chow fried rice is an easy and classic Cantonese fried rice recipe. I ate this almost every week growing up because it’s a great way to use […]
Asian / Main Dish / Vegetables
Mushroom and Tofu Stir Fry
Cantonese dishes can be very heavy, with lots of breaded and deep fried meat. So when I want something lighter, I try to add in this mushroom and […]
Main Dish / Soups
One-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
As a busy working mom, I love meal prepping in bulk. During cold weather days, making a big pot of soup can feed my family for several days. […]
Asian / Dessert
Mung Bean Dessert Soup
I realize that the idea of a dessert soup may sound strange to some. Moreover, one containing beans may also add another layer of skepticism. But hear me […]
Asian / Main Dish
Beef Chow Fun
Beef chow fun can be found at most Cantonese restaurants. This is the dry version. There are versions that are covered in a gravy. It is a simple […]
Dessert
Easiest Apple Pie Filling
My daughter has loved cinnamon apples since she was a baby. I used to make home-made baby food for her, and cinnamon apple was her go-to. Now, she […]
Asian / Main Dish
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Lemongrass is an incredibly important ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Its fragrance helps to combat the strong aroma of meats, and is often used in marinades for Vietnamese barbecue. […]
Asian / Main Dish
Tomato Braised Spare Ribs
Sweet and sour pork is a famous Cantonese dish that has made its way into mainstream America. This tomato braised spare ribs recipe is the lighter, more homey […]
Main Dish / Summer
Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Lemon herb chicken thighs are a great sheet pan recipe for weekly meal prep. The marinade is zippy, lemony, and bright. Perfect with a cold salad for a […]
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 made ahead of time. That way, I can avoid cooking every day over […]
Asian / Sauces / Vegan
Spicy Peanut Sauce
The easiest spicy peanut sauce you will ever make. This is great as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken satay, or just mixed into noodles. This 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 kid-friendly lunch or dinner that is easy to put together. I make the […]
Breakfast / Vegan
Vegan Coconut Overnight Oats
If you are looking for extra fiber into your diet, look no further than overnight oats. They are easy, delicious, and very filling. These vegan coconut overnight oats […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Lotus Root Pork Bone Soup
Chinese lotus root pork bone soup is one of my all-time favorites of Cantonese soups. Most Cantonese meals feature a bone-broth based soup that has been simmering for […]
Main Dish
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos
I dream about the crispy pork belly tacos at Cosecha, a fast-casual gourmet Mexican restaurant in Oakland, CA. This was part of Swan’s Market in Oakland, CA. My […]
Asian / Dessert
Snow Ear Fungus Dessert Soup
Chinese herbal medicine is all about dried herbs, fruits, and other plants being simmered for hours, creating a sweet or savory soup that is full of nutrients. Snow […]
Side Dish / Summer / Vegetables
Garlic Butter Sauteed Corn
Summer is in the air, and so is fresh, delicious corn on the cob! Corn has gotten a bad wrap lately due to the high fructose corn syrup […]
Breakfast
Zesty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon ricotta pancakes have been all the rage at brunch spots here in the US. However, I always find myself being disappointed because I don’t usually taste much […]
Appetizer / Vegan / Vegetables
Easy Crispy Chickpeas
Crispy chickpeas are a super healthy and wonderful alternative to chips. I usually can never get my husband to eat chickpeas, but when I put these easy crispy […]
Main Dish
Low Carb Lasagna
Traditional lasagna is incredibly comforting and indulgent. But as you grow older, many of us cannot have too much pasta, or the weight gain is real. Diabetes is […]
Appetizer / Asian / Seafood
Sticky Rice Seafood Pancake
This sticky rice seafood pancake recipe was inspired by my husband’s aunt. It is Chinese in origin, but I am unclear as to which region or subgroup eats […]
Appetizer / Main Dish
Curry Chicken Salad
If you are like me, then time is really limited and sometimes you just want something quick and easy for lunch or dinner. This is especially true for […]
Side Dish / Vegetables
Creamy Cauliflower Potato Puree
If you ever want to treat yourself to a nice restaurant-quality meal, this dreamy creamy cauliflower puree has to be one of your sides. The addition of cauliflower […]
Asian / Main Dish
Easiest Soy Glazed Chicken Wings
Being a working mom means most dinners and meals have to be easy easy easy. Which is why I love using the oven or toaster oven for cooking. […]
Asian / Main Dish
Addictive Vietnamese Garlic Butter Noodles
Vietnamese garlic butter noodles is one of the finest forms of Vietnamese-French fusion. Serve these with Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp and you’ve got a perfect pairing!
Breakfast / Main Dish / Seafood
Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
There are so many recipes for cajun shrimp and grits. I remember eating such delicious, flavorful, and spicy food when I visited New Orleans. The loud, bombastic flavors […]
Appetizer / Main Dish / Seafood
Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish tapas are super delicious, but can be very expensive. Also, as a working mom with a young child, it is hard to eat out at restaurants. So […]
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 items as you eat. But sometimes, you don’t have the time or energy […]
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 with black bean sauce will wow you with its punchy umami flavor. It […]
Side Dish / Vegetables
Brown Butter Seared cabbage
A very quick and flavorful vegetable side dish, brown butter seared cabbage will be a great addition to your weeknight dinner rotation or meal prep.
Baby Food / Dessert
The Perfect Flan
If you are a fan of jiggly, soft flan that melts in your mouth, then I have the perfect flan recipe for you. How to Make the Perfect […]
Appetizer / Main Dish / Seafood
Crab stuffed shrimp
I love making steakhouse classics at home. One of these classics is a crab stuffed shrimp dish, topped with buttery crispy breadcrumbs. This is definitely a luxurious dish, […]
Side Dish
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These cheesy garlic mashed potatoes will become your go-to side dish for grilled chicken, salmon, steak, or just any main dish. The creaminess of the potatoes along with […]
Appetizer / Main Dish
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
The classic meatballs in tomato sauce is an Italian-American go-to for most American families. The juiciness and richness of the meat find a nice contrast in a bright […]
Main Dish
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Bacon
Creamy pesto chicken pasta is a great way to make use of delicious home-made pesto. Bacon makes it even more irresistible. I love having pesto on-hand in the […]
Seafood / Soups
Creamy Shrimp and Corn Bisque
Ever wonder what to do with a bunch of shrimp shells? Make a shrimp broth and turn it into this creamy shrimp and corn bisque. I love the […]
Side Dish / Vegetables
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Having an oven casserole is a smart time saver in the kitchen and lets you free up your hands and time to work on other dishes. This recipe […]
Main Dish
Butternut Squash Ragu Pasta
As a mom with a toddler, I am always trying to find ways to sneak vegetables into my daughter’s food. My sister taught me this trick: add in […]
Appetizer
Ricotta Parmesan Cream
One of the best appetizers I have had at an Italian restaurant was whipped ricotta. It had Parmigiano Regianno in it, along with some garlic. It was whipped […]
Soups
Deconstructed French Onion Soup
Few things are as comforting as soup. French onion soup is a super flavor-packed bowl of beefy and oniony goodness, topped with a melty Gruyere crouton. What’s not […]
Appetizer
Cheesy Sausage Arancini
Arancini is a breaded and fried rice ball, usually stuffed with cheese and peas. It originates from Sicily. The name translates to “orange” because of its appearance. Cheesy […]
Asian / Main Dish
Basil Garlic Pork Stir Fry
Stir fries are best when they feature aromatics, like garlic, ginger, and basil! Basil garlic pork stir fry is a tasty and easy weeknight dinner recipe. Basil and […]
Asian / Main Dish / Vegetables
Spicy Garlic Eggplant
Most eggplant dishes in Chinese cuisine are overly oily. Eggplant is basically a natural sponge. It craves moisture and absorbs whatever you cook it with. Many Chinese recipes […]
Main Dish
Classic Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast
Growing up in the USA, Thanksgiving and Christmas are huge holidays, full of their own food traditions and holiday recipes. My family has decided to forego some foods […]
Appetizer
The Easiest Crispy Chicken Skin Chips
Do you get tired of throwing away chicken skins after making chicken noodle soup? I have just the recipe for you. These crispy chicken skin chips are super […]
Asian / Seafood
Ca Kho To -Vietnamese Caramelized Braised Fish
Growing up, my aunt would make delicious Vietnamese food for us for Sunday dinners. It was akin to the Sunday roast dinner that many American families have, but […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Vegetables
The bone broth trend is awesome. I’m glad that the general public now understands how nutritious and delicious bone broth is. Asian people have been making bone broth […]
Main Dish
Butternut Squash Stuffed Poblano Peppers
While I love a good chile relleno that is stuffed with cheese, it can become a bit heavy and feel unhealthy. That’s why I’m proud of this butternut […]
Main Dish
The Best Shortcut Butternut Squash Ravioli
Shortcut Butternut squash ravioli If you are the type of person to make pasta by hand, then more power to you. I am of the breed of human […]
Asian / Soups
Hong Kong Beef Stew
Beef stew is like a universal across international cuisines. There’s the French version, known as beouf bourguignon, which features lots of red wine in its broth. There’s the […]
Dessert
The Easiest Apple Spice Cake
If you are a busy working mom like me, there is very little time to bake from scratch. I’m all about those shortcuts from ready-made cake mixes. One […]
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 the table can be a struggle. It’s great to have some easy and […]
Appetizer / Asian / Breakfast
The Best Soy Sauce Ramen Eggs
Do you ever feel immense sadness when you finish that delicious runny marinated soy sauce ramen egg in your bowl of ramen? Then dry your tears. The recipe […]
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 than a huge bowl of piping hot, steamy, soup. Especially pork wonton soup. […]
Tutorials
How to Strain Passion Fruit
I can’t believe that I was 34 when I learned the easy way to strain passion fruit. Thanks to my older sister Sandy who taught me this trick. […]
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 is plentiful and bountiful. But do you ever get tired of eating kale […]
Asian / Soups
Spicy Beef Kimchi Stew
Korean stews are known for being packed with flavor and spice. They bring comfort from inside out. I have had version of kimchi stew with canned tuna, which […]
Dessert
Tropical Passion Fruit Mango Tart
Passion fruit is such a sexy, luscious, fragrant fruit. It is one of my absolute favorite flavors for dessert. During the summer, my family gets to harvest their […]
Main Dish / Soups
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
I love chicken noodle soup, especially an easy chicken noodle soup. I’m all about that set it and forget it mentality as a busy working mom. I love […]
Baby Food
Baby Food: Garlicky Roasted Zucchini
Baby-led weaning has been an incredible concept for my baby girl. It is an approach where you let your baby grab his/her own food and self-feed rather than […]
Asian / Main Dish / Seafood
Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp: A Tale of 2 Cities in Multicultural Cooking To be honest, I am not even sure if this Vietnamese spicy garlic shrimp is an […]
Dessert / Sauces
Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
There are so many uses for a good bourbon salted caramel sauce. You can drizzle it onto some ice cream, finish off your apple pie, add it as […]
Seafood / Soups
Irresistible French Seafood Stew-Bouillabaisse
As a busy working mom, meal prep is a way of life. Soups and stews are one of my favorite go-tos for easy meal prep. You can make […]
Side Dish / Vegetables
Steakhouse Garlic Creamed Spinach
Every once in a while, I crave a delicious full steakhouse dinner but don’t want to pay the steakhouse prices. A full steakhouse dinner is more than just […]
Main Dish
Rich and Creamy Pasta Carbonara
Authentic pasta carbonara is usually made with spaghetti in Italy. It is very simple and consists of only pasta, guanciale, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano. All this to […]
Appetizer / Sauces
Easy Vegan Basil Pesto
Types of Pesto With all the pesto recipes, a household classic is the Genovese style basil pesto. Nothing is better than a homemade basil pesto. And I happened to […]
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 achieved by the right ratio of gelatin and cream. It should just hold […]
Dessert
Easy Delicious Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is such an indulgent and silky dessert. Rich and creamy, its texture is achieved by the right ratio of gelatin and cream. It should just hold […]
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 so tasty, healthy, and quick and easy to cook. There are so many ways […]
Soups
Mexican Albondigas
Soup soup soup! I love you so! Let me count the ways! Soup is such a yummy, nourishing, and healthy staple in almost every culture. It makes the […]
Main Dish / Soups
Classic Beef Vegetable Stew
A classic beef vegetable stew is such a source of comfort. Can you think of anything better to eat on a cold drizzly day? The key to creating […]
Asian / Dessert
Chinese Almond Cookies
Have you tried too many cookie and dessert recipes that turn out to be overly sweet? If you have a sweet tooth, but prefer to have your desserts […]
Baby Food
Salmon Congee -Chinese Baby Food
Salmon congee can be a delicious Chinese baby food as well as food for adults. What kind of Chinese food can you feed your baby? Depends on the […]
Sauces
Fusion Chimichurri
What is chimichurri? Chimichurri is a sauce featuring garlic, onion, freshly chopped herbs, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Argentina and Uruguay are famously known for their chimichurri. […]
Asian / Main Dish
Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and easy stir fry for dinner is always a good way to go. This sesame ginger chicken stir fry requires a bit of prep and marinating […]
Side Dish / Vegan / Vegetables
Pan Seared Zucchini
If you are like the average person, you probably do not have much time to prepare meals for yourself and your family. Having this pan seared zucchini recipe […]
Appetizer / Sauces / Vegan
Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce is essentially a Catalan/Spanish-style pesto featuring red bell peppers rather than basil. It is garlicky, rich, sweet, and super yummy! You’ll love it as a spread […]
Asian / Main Dish
Pork Kimchi Fried Rice
After a night of binge watching Korean dramas, what do you crave? Usually whatever the characters are eating. Likely kimchi fried rice. 🙂 Here is a simple and […]
Breakfast / Dessert
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfait
Cinnamon apple yogurt parfait is a simple and easy dish to serve. It requires minimal, if any, cooking. And the best part? The finished product looks so fancy! […]
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 steak because you bulk up the dish with lots of onions, which are […]
Appetizer / Seafood
The Best Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Authentic ceviche involves cooking raw seafood in citrus (usually lemon or lime juice) for many hours. But if you are someone who is concerned about food-bore illnesses, then […]
Appetizer / Asian / Main Dish
Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings
Sometimes you just want some chicken wings. Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings. Not the Buffalo kind. My favorite wings are from Asian restaurants, doused with loads of crispy […]
Sauces
Fig Onion Jam
Fig onion jam is a really delicious condiment. It is essentially caramelized onion cooked slowly with lots of sugar. The reduction of the sugar and onions creates a […]
Appetizer / Side Dish
Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip
I love a good cheesy dip. There’s also a popular Korean dish influenced by American cooking called corn cheese. It is cheesy and gooey, super melty. Very delicious. […]
Dessert
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Easy Chocolate Truffles: The Origin Story Anyone who knows me knows that I am a true omnivore. Seriously, I eat almost anything! I am not a strict vegetarian […]
Main Dish
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Who doesn’t love a classic lasagna with all the fixings? Creamy bechamel sauce, a meaty and tangy Bolognese-like sauce, and lots of gooey cheese. Lasagna is a labor […]
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 hot, steamy, soup. The Vietnamese side of me really comes out on those […]
Asian / Main Dish
Easy Korean Barbecue at Home
Korean barbecue is a complete culinary experience, one that I have missed dearly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. From the hot grill built into your table […]
Asian / Main Dish
Beef Rice Bowl-Gyudon
Gyudon, or gyumeshi, is a Japanese-style beef rice bowl featuring thinly sliced beef that is cooked in soy sauce, mirin, and onion. If you have ever had Yoshinoya, […]
Soups
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy tomato basil soup reminds me of my favorite buffet restaurant Souplantation, otherwise known as Sweet Tomatoes in other parts of the United States. Unfortunately Souplantation has now […]
Asian / Soups
Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Every fall brings an amazing bounty of squashes and that means making curry butternut squash soup! One of my favorites is the butternut squash. Sweet, fragrant, and vibrantly […]
Asian / Main Dish
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad- Bun
What is Vermicelli Noodle Salad? Vietnamese vermicelli noodle salad, or bun, is a very delicious cold noodle dish with lots of fresh veggies and delicious marinated meats, drenched […]
Asian / Main Dish / Soups
Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken
Thai curries make you sing from their complexity of flavor. They are both rich and refreshing, savory and sweet, aromatic, tangy, and overall delicious! If you are pressed […]
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 trying to eat less meat and reduce your carbon footprint overall without going […]
Main Dish / Sandwiches
Blended Burger with Romesco Sauce
I recently submitted an entry for Bon Appetit Magazine’s Blended Burger Contest. If you are trying to eat less meat and reduce your carbon footprint overall without going […]
Salads / Vegetables
Chinese Salad with Tangerines
Do you ever get tired of balsamic vinaigrette? Crave different flavors? That may be a sign that you’re in a bit of a salad rut. I’ve been there. […]
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 with food. What better way than with salad? You’ll love this salad with […]
Breakfast / Dessert
Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Have More Yogurt for Dessert If you are like me, then you sometimes struggle to maintain your weight. Your love for food is over-powering. And it is so […]
Appetizer / Sandwiches
Tomato Bruschetta with Aged Balsamic Vinegar
What is Tomato Bruschetta? In Italy, tomato bruschetta is a very simple affair. It has: toasted bread rubbed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil. […]
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 your food without using preservatives. Tomatoes are a beautiful produce of summer. Unfortunately, […]
Appetizer / Asian
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
How to mix it up with chicken If you are tired of the same old salt and pepper chicken recipe, definitely check this chicken satay with spicy peanut […]
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 many Vietnamese dishes. It is as ubiquitous in Vietnamese cooking as salt and […]
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 comforting than good old-fashioned home fries. You will love the crispy crunchy exterior […]
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 time for dinner. If you have so little time for yourself to unwind […]
Budgeting
Top 6 Food Budgeting Tips-Save Money
1. Limit eating out By far, your biggest food expense is probably from eating out at restaurants. Step one of any food budgeting should be to limit eating […]
Main Dish
Seared Lamb Steak-with Garlic and Rosemary
Although beef is well loved by Americans, a deliciously lamb steak, its “brother from another mother”, can also steal the show. When you have a good marinade for […]
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 have multiple components. With a little patience and the help of a slow […]
Main Dish
Easy Vegetarian Pizza-Ratatouille on Pita
Ratatouille Pizzas I love a good vegetarian pizza. It lets the cheese and natural clean flavor of veggies shine. This easy vegetarian pizza recipe is extra special because […]
Salads
Healthy Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Avocado
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be so painful. My husband and I have tried so hard to stay fit while eating what we like. It is a real […]
Asian
Char Siu Bao Recipe (BBQ Pork Buns)
Char siu (Chinese bbq pork) is a delicious Chinese deli meat featuring five spice marinated pork with a sweet hoisin glaze. And they are the base for the […]
Main Dish
Homemade Chipotle Bowl-Healthy Dinner
Cinco de Mayo is an interesting holiday. It was actually a holiday to celebrate a victory of Mexico in a battle against the French. But for some strange […]
Asian
Char Siu Recipe- Chinese BBQ Pork
If you have had Chinese deli meats, you would be familiar with Char siu (Chinese bbq pork). So sweet and glazed with honey sugary goodness. Kissed with the […]
Drinks
Blackberry Lemonade with Mint: Signature Mocktail
Blackberry Lemonade: The Perfect Summer Drink I used to save all of my stomach space and calories for my meal because I thought that it would be wasted […]
Main Dish
Roasted Chicken Recipe-Easy and Foolproof
Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe A broiled chicken should be one of your go-tos for easy weeknight dinners. You just set it and forget it. It’s affordable and easy. […]
Asian
Chinese Sticky Rice with Preserved Meats
What does this Chinese sticky rice recipe mean to me? In a word: comfort. It brings about feelings of love and care from my family. Several family members […]
Main Dish
Orange Glazed Miso Salmon
Does Miso Salmon go with Orange? Do you ever get tired of just simple salt and pepper with your salmon? If yes, then you’re going to love this […]
Asian
Easy Weeknight Tofu Recipe-Mapo Tofu
Living Through COVID-19 Today marked the first official day that all of California went on the “safer at home” policy. We are essentially in a form of lockdown […]
Vegetables
Herb Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Thyme
What is butternut squash? Squashes and pumpkins are so delicious. They belong to the cucurbita family and are a relative of zucchini and pumpkin. In Asian cooking, there […]
Soups
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Vegetable Soup
What is Tuscan Sausage Vegetable Soup? You may know of Tuscan sausage vegetable soup from recent Instapot recipe posts and Olive Garden. This popularized version of zuppa toscana […]
Asian
Asian Meatballs with Chile and Cumin
Are there Asian Meatballs? Asian meatballs are usually very bouncy and chewy compared with more tender Italian style meatballs. The methods of preparation (including thrashing and throwing the […]
Asian
Thai Beef Stir Fry with Basil
Thai Beef Stir Fry: An Easy Entry Into Thai Food Growing up in southern California, I have been so spoiled by the diversity of food. After visiting Thailand […]
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 to make time for a proper breakfast. If you prefer something sweet and […]
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 of Vietnamese foods and easy dinners. They are easy, healthy, filled with lots […]
Drinks
Sesame Nutmilk-Creamy Nondiary Drink
Nutmilk for Breakfast Sometimes, I’m not in the mood for a full breakfast when I wake up to start my day. I usually prefer drinking smoothies or nut […]
Asian / Salads / Vegetables
Thai Green Papaya Salad-Summer Dinner
Thai Green Papaya Salad: The Perfect Summer Food On hot summer days, all I want is something cold, like a delicious Thai green papaya salad. I want cold […]
Salads
Healthy Caesar Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Perfect Lunch: Healthy Caesar Salad I’ll be posting more and more salad recipes on my food blog as it is summertime in the Los Angeles area now, and […]
Sandwiches
Home Made Big Mac: irresistible cheeseburgers
All-American Home Made Big Mac! Happy National Hamburger Day! Make yourself a home made Big Mac to celebrate! As a child of the 1990s, McDonald’s was a major […]
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 have been craving cakes, desserts, and ice cream like mad lately because of […]
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 your own meals is a great way to go! You should probably try […]
Main Dish
Easy Shrimp Dinner-Creamy Shrimp and Leek
Ode to the Easy Shrimp Dinner An easy shrimp dinner is a must for a home cook. Shrimp is so simple to prepare, while also elegant and impressive. […]
Breakfast / Side Dish / Vegetables
Crispy Home Fries
In need of a beautiful side dish to accompany your perfectly seared steak or juicy roasted chicken? After years of trying to find the perfect home fries recipe, […]
