I love a good, heartwarming soup when the weather's nippy outside or when we have the AC on full blast on a hot day. Likewise, hot soup is so soothing to the soul and a great way to fit necessary nutrients into your diet when you're feeling a bit under the weather. For these reasons, I like to make ...
Vegetable Japchae (Stir-fried Sweet Potato Starch Noodles)
K-pop, Korean dramas and Korean skincare are THE craze right now. I don't go a day scrolling through my social media feed OR NETFLIX without seeing something from the Korean culture, which is Ah-mazing! While I love all of the above, I also love the Korean cuisine and I am sure most of you do too ...
10 Min Korean Steamed Eggplant Side Dish (Gaji-namul)
I love a good salad, especially one that combines healthy ingredients with appetizing Asian flavors! I've previously shared a smashed cucumber salad recipe, the video of which features myself as a crazy, angry lady, so if you want a good chuckle, go check it out here! In today's post, I'll share a ...
Easy 15 Min Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Hey guys! It has been a while! I've been super occupied with work and motherhood, but a day does not go by without me thinking about my blog and YouTube channel! I am excited to share with you my first fried rice recipe, Korean style - Kimchi Fried Rice! What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a traditional ...
FIVE Dipping Sauce Recipes for Dumplings (Gyozas / Potstickers)
Guys, I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner! My family of 16 foodies will be heading straight to my place this year, where I will be hosting for the very first time. Yes, I didn't purchase a house until a couple of years ago, finally allowing me an opportunity to put up a real ...
Chinese Steamed Eggs (蒸蛋) Recipe
I vividly recall the dinners that I used to have with my family as a little child, when my mom was still with us. No matter how busy, my parents ensured there was a nice spread of dishes on the table for their children on a nightly basis. Now that I am a full-time working mother myself, I honestly ...
Instant Pot Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Steve and I frequently dine at Shanghainese restaurants, in search for the best soup dumplings! Besides this specialty, we also love Shanghainese rice cakes and a good Braised Beef Noodle Soup (which is also common in Taiwanese as well as Sichuan cuisines). While this is usually one of our go-to ...
EASY Soy Sauce Chicken (豉油雞 See Yao Gai)
If you ask me to name a dish that defines the Cantonese cuisine, I'd say "Jom Liu" (which I, sadly, don't know how to write in Chinese). Jom liu isn't a specific dish. It is a casual term used to classify a group of roast meats commonly found hanging on hooks, on display, at Chinese restaurants. A ...
Shrimp Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
This busy mama has yet another quick, time-saving stir fried recipe to share! This time, it isn't for protein to pair with your white rice, but rather, a saucy and delicious one-pan stir-fried noodle dish: Shrimp Yaki Udon! Yaki udon is simply stir-fried udon noodles. It is commonly served in ...
Instant Pot Red Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou 红烧肉)
Meat lovers will likely agree with me when I say this: albeit fatty, one of THE BEST and more flavorful cuts of pork is PORK BELLY. While pork belly may cause the health conscious to take a step back, a foodie like myself find them irresistible and, when presented with some, are forced to leap ...
Instant Pot (Leftover) Rotisserie Chicken Congee
If you frequent Costco like I do and often pick up a $4.99 rotisserie chicken for a quick lunch/dinner, you may appreciate this recipe that I am about to share! Yes, leftover rotisserie chicken (and turkey from Thanksgiving) make great sandwiches, but try using it to make a pot of heart-warming and ...
Easy Ground Beef Macaroni
There is nothing I love more than a one pan meal that I can serve to my entire family to save time and minimize dish washing. What's even better is when the same meal is plated into a bowl for my toddler, who then proceeds to spoon feed herself from start to finish because the dish is so yummy and ...
