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PASTA TRAPANESE ROASTED VEGGIE PESTO
All of us need easy recipes that take less than 30 minutes. After a long day at school, you are too tired to cook. After a long day at work, cooking is not on your mind. It’s expensive to order Chinese takeout or…
PORK AND ASPARAGUS WITH HOISIN SAUCE
Let’s face it: you can’t shoot everything with natural light. Since I bought my DSLR, I’ve shot everything in natural light. However, with a 9-5 full-time job, this means I must stay in the house on weekends to cook and blog. As…
SHRIMP SCAMPI LEMON PEPPERS WITH ORZO
It’s been a long day. The work day didn’t finish until 7 p.m., and the traffic on my way home was backed up. Then I went to the gym and then grocery shopped, cooked dinner, took pictures, showedered, and am now writing…
TEXICAN BURGER
Today, let’s discuss phobias. My phobia is bugged. They are disgusting. They are disgusting. They can kill me, I think. I know it’s absurd, but I can’t stop myself. I wouldn’t say I like spiders in particular, and especially those that live on the white…
SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE AVODOA MAYONNAISE
It is so wonderful that today is Friday. It’s not just because it is the end of the week or because I can sleep in tomorrow rather than being stuck in LA traffic. Jason will be coming home tomorrow, too! I haven’t…
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GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
You can make a delicious and healthy snack with leftover rotisserie poultry, Greek yogurt, grapes, and apples. Yes, Greek yogurt. I promise you. You will not miss it. You won’t miss it at all. You can trust me. Tomorrow, you’ll thank me. You’ll thank…
QUINOA SPRING ROLLS WITH ROASTED SHIMP
Remember how I said that I am a dexter addict? It’s true; I watched the premiere of the series a few months ago. Now, I have caught up with the current season. Amazing, right? What if I lost my sleep and personal hygiene because…
SESAME CHICKEN BOWLS
All week, I’ve been making sesame chicken noodle bowls. I use brown rice and quinoa, lentils, brown rice, quinoa, brown rice, and any other grain that is in my pantry. The saucy bits of chicken can be poured over anything. The sauce…
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Kung pao chicken. Takeout is a favorite that I like to make myself at home. It has all the best flavors in one: sweet, spicy, salty and sour. The dish is of restaurant quality, and the heat can be adjusted to…
CHICKEN SATAY PEANUT SAUCE
The chicken satay sticks could taste like shoe leather. If they did, it would be fine. This peanut-lime dressing will enhance the taste of anything. But don’t worry. You will not be disappointed. Promise. It’s golden-brown, perfectly grilled chicken with the perfect amount of…
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SIR FRY
Hello easiest-dinner-ever. This stir-fry is so quick and easy to make, using chicken thighs, my favorite. The result is the most juicy, tender chicken bites you’ve ever had. You can also use chicken breasts instead if you don’t like dark meat. I added…
THAI COCONUT CURRY RAMEN
Goodbye, summer! Finally, it is cool enough to sit on my couch with my thick sweater and enjoy all of the steaming Ramen noodles as well as this amazing red curry coconut soup. This heavenly broth can be made in your IP…
KOREAN CORN CHEESE
This dish originated as a popular Korean American appetizer/side. The perfect golden brown, ooey-gooey corn with cheese served in a hot cast iron pan. It’s simply…perfect. You can use canned corn if fresh corn is not available. Sriracha can be added to taste. Serve…
EGG DROP SOUP
Since we returned to Chicago, this soup and this have been my lifeline. The temperature has dropped to 30 degrees (not terrible, but still soup-weather!) It’s keeping me warm until the weather changes. This is also a super-fast recipe, even if you don’t use…
SHEET PAN FRIED RICE
I’m all for using leftovers in new ways. It’s even better when you can cook the best fried rice using a sheet pan. The edges will be the most crispy and crunchy. This recipe is made with leftover rice that has…