Eat: Hong Kong Lounge

My favorite dim sum spot in the city. Skip the line everywhere else and get your dim sum here.

Chinese Food, RestaurantKelsey KiyotaDecember 14, 2019Hong Kong Loungedim sum, san francisco, har gow, shumai, dumplingsComment

Cook: Summer 'Mater Salad

Chop up some tomatoes and garnish with herbs, olive oil and flaky Maldon sea salt. The perfect side dish for hot, summer nights!

SaladKelsey KiyotaDecember 11, 2019salad, tomato, tomato salad, summer saladComment

Cook: Prime Rib

Learn how to cook prime rib for your next holiday dinner party or gathering of loved ones. This recipe is 100% fool proof and you’ll use it over and over again!

Dinner, MeatKelsey KiyotaDecember 10, 2019prime rib, rib roast, meatComment

Cook: Shoyu Hot Dogs and Rice Balls

Shoyu hot dogs and rice balls make for the best road trip snack. You can also add shoyu hot dogs to your fried rice for a full on meal!

Snacks, Japanese Food, appetizersKelsey KiyotaDecember 10, 2019hot dogs, rice balls, rice, snacks, appetizersComment

Learn: How to Preserve Lemons

Have extra lemons? Learn how to preserve them so you produce a flavorful, zesty rind that’s great for marinades, salad toppings and cooking enhancements.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 10, 2019lemons, lemon, preserved lemonComment

Eat: Breadbelly

Don’t be fooled, the instagram worthy kaya toast is more than just a pretty picture. Breadbelly has Asian-American pastries and sandwiches that are sure to make you smile.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 10, 2019Breadbellybreadbelly, san francisco, pastries, kaya toast, asian bakeryComment

Cook: Best Pie Crust

Follow this easy recipe to make the flakiest pie crust ever.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 9, 2019pie crust, crust, best crustComment

Eat: Farmhouse Kitchen Thai

A big, bold Thai restaurant that serves jumbo prawn pad thai and so many other colorful dishes bursting with flavor.

Restaurant, Thai FoodKelsey KiyotaDecember 9, 2019Farmhouse ThaiThai food, pad thai, thaiComment

Eat: Cassava

Tucked away in the foggy, outer avenues, you’ll find a cozy neighborhood spot offering up traditional Japanese breakfast sets. Don’t skip the natto!

Cook: Cousin Okazu (For Taylor & Brett)

Cook this Japanese okazu (stir fry) mix when you’re short on time or have limited groceries in the house.

Japanese FoodKelsey KiyotaDecember 9, 2019hamburger, peas, rice, ozakuComment

Cook: Tracie's Somen Salad

Easy somen salad is a Japanese dish served cold and is great for summer time BBQs! Buy some char siu at your local asian market and layer it upon noodles, eggs, lettuce and fish cakes. Top if off with simple homemade dressing.

Japanese Food, SaladKelsey KiyotaDecember 9, 2019Somen Salad, cold noodles, somen, saladComment

Eat: My Canh

Thick noodles and thick broth makes for a Vietnamese classic, banh canh.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 8, 2019My Canhbanh canh, vietnamese food, san franciscoComment

Eat: Starbread

The senorita bread here is a true slice of heaven. Delicious Filipino bakery serving doughnuts, malasadas, sweet treats and hot, fresh senorita bread.

SnacksKelsey KiyotaDecember 8, 2019Starbreadsenorita bread, starbread bakery, filipino bakery, filipino food, dessertComment

Learn: Make Veggie Stock

Use your old veggie odds and ends to create homemade vegetable stocks that will enhance your home cooking, and help save the planet!

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 7, 2019veggie stock, vegetable broth, veggie broth, broth, soupComment

Cook: Julia's Niçoise Salad

Create your own version of Julia Child’s salad Nicoise. This recipe takes a bit more time than the average salad but you’ll notice the difference putting in a little effort can make.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 7, 2019salad nicoise, nicoise, salad, julia child, french cookingComment

Cook: Spam Musubis

No potluck is complete without spam musubis. These are easier than you think to make and they will disappear first from the table. Learn how to make perfect rice, cook spam and experiment with a variety of toppings. My favorite to add are tamago and sauteed green chili peppers!

Japanese FoodKelsey KiyotaDecember 7, 2019spam musubi, spam, sushi Comments