Cauliflower Fried Rice
I am a huge rice eater. It’s always been a big part of my life and my culture, but I even have to admit it’s not always the most healthy option. In recent years, cauliflower has been used as a...
View ArticleUbe Rice Krispie Treats
I never get tired of making rice krispie treats because they remind me of when I used to have them for breakfast as a kid. Maybe they weren’t the most healthy breakfast, but they were sure delicious....
View ArticleBeef and Broccoli: Better than the restaurant
Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking about what kind of dishes I want to write recipes for next. And I decided it would be really cool to do a series called Better Than the Restaurant. There...
View ArticleKung Pao Chicken: Better than takeout
Next up in my better than restaurant (or takeout) series is kung pao chicken! My first memory of kung pao chicken is eating it at the local mall with my friends. I always got it from Panda Express, and...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Chai Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Another fall food I love is cinnamon rolls! My earliest memories of cinnamon rolls is getting Cinnabon at the local mall because my mom didn’t know how to make them from scratch. When I started to...
View ArticleMaple Pumpkin Mochi Donuts
For my last mochi donut recipe this season, I made these yummy and warm maple pumpkin mochi donuts. The inspiration for this recipe came from all the fall desserts I have been seeing online and in...
View ArticlePersimmon Bread
I feel like I’ve been waiting patiently for persimmons to be in season ever since the beginning of September. Not only do I love to eat these things, I also love baking with them. I’ve had this...
View ArticlePersimmon Crumble
Continuing with the persimmon recipes because I just love persimmons! This recipe is for my persimmon crumble. Fuyu persimmons are chopped into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with warm spices, and then...
View ArticleHomemade Chinese Sausage Biscuits
Biscuits have always been one of my favorite things to eat. I went to New Orleans a few weeks ago, and had the most AMAZING southern buttermilk biscuits. I loved them so much I knew I had to make my...
View ArticleHomemade Gravy – quick, easy, and with no drippings
A good Thanksgiving meal is never complete without a good homemade gravy. It’s just a fact! And this year I really wanted to put my own spin onto this traditional sauce. First off, I wanna say I have...
View ArticleCreamy Herb Infused Mashed Potatoes
I am so so SO excited about this recipe because it’s one I absolutely love. Not that I don’t love my other recipes but this one is special to me. Growing up, I always loved mashed potatoes, but I could...
View ArticleLeftover Thanksgiving Turkey Congee
The biggest dilemma after Thanksgiving for my family is always what to do with leftovers. We always make too much food, and there’s only 3 of us, so we often can’t finish everything. Using leftover...
View ArticleMatcha Cranberry Scones
It’s finally time for Christmas movies, Christmas cookies, and all the holiday things. And I am so excited to do some major holiday baking this year. As my first recipe of the season, I thought I would...
View ArticleWine Braised Oxtail Recipe
Braising is one of my favorite cooking methods because it makes meats taste so good. I especially love braising during the holidays. There’s nothing like cozying up to a nice stew and a glass of wine...
View ArticleLemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
This post is sponsored by Knorr, Best Foods, and Unilever, but the opinions and text are all mine. Mexican culture has always been a big part of my life because I grew up in a Mexican community. As a...
View ArticleChai Spiced Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
One cookie that I like but not love is oatmeal raisin cookies. I just never thought raisins belonged in cookies. They’re a weird texture, and the taste is just not great. That’s why when I started...
View ArticleBlack Sesame Blondies
The idea for this recipe actually came from a follower! She made my matcha blondie recipe, but decided to substitute black sesame for matcha powder. And I was like “wow that’s a great idea!”. So I...
View ArticleMatcha Peppermint Bark
My FAVORITE treat during Christmas is peppermint bark. I used to love getting the peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma and eating the whole thing myself. There really isn’t anything that gives me...
View ArticleMatcha Flan
Man I seriously love the holidays. There’s something so special about this time of year where people are nicer, and there is a focus on spending time with your loved ones. It’s no secret one of my...
View ArticleFrench Roast Coffee Mochi Muffins
Keeping to my promise of making more desserts this year, I’m posting another dessert recipe! I really fell in love with sweet rice flour this year ever since I learned how to make mochi donuts. Sweet...
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