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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
