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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 / 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 / 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 […]
Main Dish / Soups
French Beef Burgundy Stew
French Beef Burgundy Stew: An Ode to Julia Child Julia Child was a pioneer in making French food accessible to Americans. I fondly remember watching her show on […]
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 […]
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 / 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 […]
Main Dish
Easy Pita Pizza with Italian Sausage
Having an easy pita pizza is necessary when you are in a pinch and dinner still has to be made. Whenever life becomes too much for me to […]
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 […]
