I say this understandingly: vegetables aren't everyone's cup of tea. If I had to choose between a savory steak or a salad, I'd likely go for the former (although it would be ideal to have it served WITH a salad). BUT as we all know, since we need vegetables in a well-balanced, nutritious diet, ...
Crispy Korean Vegetable Pancake with Dipping Sauce (Yachaejeon 야채전)
I'm sitting here snacking on a bag of chips as I type out this blog post. I know I'm going to feel extremely guilty upon finishing the entire bag, but I can't resist the crispiness, salt content and the slight oozing of grease into my mouth. What is it about chips that are so irresistible? Well, ...
Chinese Watercress Soup (Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe) Sai Yeung Choi Tong
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
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 ...
Stir Fried Pea Shoots with Minced Garlic (蒜蓉炒豆苗)
While one may opt to cook a stir fried dish because of its ease, stir fried vegetables may appear simple, but can be difficult to perfect. There MUST be A or THE method, you say, or restaurants wouldn't be able to serve Chinese vegetables the way they do - glossy, smokey with subtle yet powerful ...
Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe
My 4 year-old toddler learned about French Fries the past year or so and kindly requests that we add them to our Shake Shack orders, which has become a bi-weekly thing for us on family movie nights. As much as I love fries myself, it pains me watching her devour those delicious, greasy, strips of ...
Air Fryer Plantain Chips (Tostones)
I love a good, healthy snack, especially during movie nights with my other half (when the toddler's asleep). Some of my favorites include dried mangoes, popcorn (all kinds), taro chips and plantain chips!! The latter can be quite costly when you buy them in stores. May I add, one bag just isn't ...
Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Daikon & Carrots)
There are a handful of items that I can eat once a week and not get sick of, bánh mì being one of them! If you're not familiar with bánh mì, it means bread in Vietnamese and is a term used to refer to a popular sandwich that is typically filled with a variety of meats, pickled daikon & carrots, ...
Asian SMASHED Cucumber Salad Recipe (拍黄瓜沙拉)
I love a delicious salad, whether there are 15 ingredients or just a handful. As long as the components are fresh and the dressing is flavorful, I'd dig in! It is a great way to squeeze in some greens and vegetables, creating a more well-balanced diet! While you don't often find salads in Asian ...
Taro Tapioca with Coconut Milk Recipe (芋頭西米露)
If I was asked to name a few of my favorite Asian desserts, I'd provide you with this list: Coconut JellyGinger Milk Custardand Taro Tapioca (or Sago)!!! I've provided my recipes for the first 2, so I figured I would check the last one off so that you can experience the creamy goodness ...
Pumpkin Soup Recipe (南瓜湯)
There's a menu item from Panera that I love, eaten either as a whole or paired with half a sandwich: their Autumn squash soup, among many others! While I'm going to miss summer and warmth from its sunrays dearly, Fall vegetables and the soups that I can make out of them keep me up and running while ...
