Since moving to the Bay Area 8 years ago from Colorado, I've found my happy place cooking and exploring new restaurants in the Bay and beyond. I love reading, learning and watching anything related to the culinary arts. Figuring out how food, cultures, people and politics come together is my jam. There's nothing better than a hearty debate among good friends about whether you'd pick rice or noodles... to eat for the rest of your life. #TeamRice all the way!
When I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me trying to be a yogi, taking pictures of my food wherever I might be eating, rooting for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Buffalos, out dancing with my girls, traveling with my #teamrice boyfriend or plotting my next food based adventure.
Food heroes include: David Chang, Roy Choi, Samin Nosrat, Chrissy Teigen, Dominique Crenn, Gabriela Camara, Gaggan Anand, Nancy Singleton Hatchisu, Anthony Bourdain, Julia Childs and my mom and grandma.
Fried pork wontons make the perfect appetizer for any Asian meal. These wontons are made just how my mom makes them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re best hot out of the frying pan (or air fryer) and topped with sweet and sour sauce. They will be gone before you know it. I’ve also included options to make them vegetarian or vegan!
Read MorePuff pastry “pizza” is delicious and fast. It’s also super customizable and a great way to get rid of all the veggies in your fridge. This is a great weeknight staple and a fun way to use puff pastry.
Read MoreWarm up with the perfect Asian style roasted vegetable salad. My favorite veggies to use are carrots, brussels, broccoli, cauliflower, and some fresh tomatoes. You’ll also learn how to use up kale stems for a delicious kale, onions, and garlic mixture. And, the recipe also includes a yummy sesame oil vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Read MoreKale salads are delicious and nutritious. Make this flavor packed salad for a nutrient rich lunch or dinner. The massage technique is definitely recommended and lots of garlic, of course! The best thing about this is that it’s easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
Read MoreJapanese curry sauce is versatile and delicious. This quick 30 minute recipe is perfect for dipping your grilled cheese sandos in and it’s vegetarian, with the option for added protein! Yes, you heard right! You can also use this as a quick sauce for noodles or a stir fry version over rice. Don’t miss out on a way to spice up your weeknight meals.
Read MoreShepherd’s pie is a winter favorite. If you’re looking for a Japanese twist, try this recipe where you use Japanese curry mix. It’s flavorful and hearty to keep you warm on the chilly winter nights. This comes together in an hour and the leftovers taste just as great. Perfect for all Japanese curry lovers.
Read MoreLightly sweet, chewy, mochi butter cake with the bonus of Cinnamon Toast Crunch! This easy recipe is a great primer to baking and getting familiar with mochi flour. Perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert for an outdoor picnic lunch.
Read MoreChange up your baked potato recipe with this Japanese sweet potato version. Miso butter is the perfect savory compliment to the sweet and nutrient rich potatoes. You can top with anything you’d like. I recommend broccoli, radishes, furikake sprinkles and some garlic chili oil.
Read MoreBo Ssäm is a Korean pork dish that is served in thinly sliced lettuce, cabbage, or daikon wraps. Topped with various accoutrements, it’s the perfect party dish. This recipe uses pork butt instead of boiled pork belly and the meat can be repurposed for different meals! I love it in a quesadilla served alongside some kimchi.
Read MoreLearn how to make ssämjang sauce. This spicy Korean dipping sauce is perfect for topping eggs and rice, mixing with noodles, and is great with bo ssäm or any type of grilled meat.
Read MoreUdon is a simple Japanese noodle soup made with a variety of toppings. The soup base takes less than 10 minutes to make and is the perfect broth for chewy udon noodles.
Read MoreA combination of traditional spaghetti with a kick of spicy green chili, this recipe is perfect if you’re looking to spice up your spaghetti sauce. Eat over noodles or as a regular chili topped with shredded cheese, onions, cilantro, and Tabasco.
Read MoreLion’s Head meatballs are the juiciest and most flavorful meatball of all time. This recipe will yield enough for 5-6 meals and you can freeze any of the remaining meatballs for another time.
Read MoreCatching onto the garlic chili crisp sauce craze? Here’s a recipe of my spin on it. All you need is garlic, shallots, oil and a few tasty aromatics to make this sauce that goes well with everything. This is a great way to customize your chili crisp exactly how you like it to taste.
Read MoreLearn how to make spicy Korean kimchi stew with this one pot recipe. You can spice it up with different toppings and garnishes. One of the most comforting recipes around!
Read MoreMagic sauce. That’s it, that’s the caption. If you want to make the easiest and most delicious sauce of all time, just follow this recipe.
Read MoreMiso butter is one of the most versatile condiments you can have in your fridge. You can use it to cook things in, like eggs or veggies, served with roasted veggies or on top of sweet potatoes, and as an umami boost to your basics like omelettes and avocado toast. It’s only two ingredients but you can spice it up with some of my suggestions.
Read MoreUse up any extra veggies you have in the fridge for a perfect sweet and savory snack. You can eat them by themselves or you can add them as sides to a meal. This recipe is very forgiving so have a lot of fun experimenting!
Read MoreThese are 3 of my favorite sauces, sides, condiments that are easy to make and highly addictive. This post will walk you through ginger scallion sauce (drool), miso butter (ah-mazing), and the easiest salted chili flake pickles ever. In times when we are not going to the store as much, these recipes will help you spice up what you already have in the fridge and pantry.
Read MoreEven if you’re feeling under the weather, you can whip up this hearty chicken noodle soup in less than 45 minutes. It’s a no fuss way to get everyone feeling great in no time. My secret ingredient of turmeric is added for an extra immunity boost.
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