Try these juicy, chargrilled, and flavorful chicken kabobs for your next barbecue or even meal prep! Learn how to make these Middle Eastern-inspired kebabs with a marinade packed with spices and seasonings. Chicken kebabs found around the world While the generic term kebab can be found worldwide, certain regions and varieties come to mind whenever you see it on a…
Try this flavorful and healthy turmeric rice the next time you want an easy meal prep idea. Its vibrant orange-yellow coloring comes from turmeric, its namesake antioxidant spice. Each grain is coated with buttery ghee and warm, earthy spices like cumin, cinnamon, and clove. Learn how to cook turmeric rice at home, and all you need is a stove and…
One of my favorite parts about summer is that it’s tomato season. Living in California, we have a lot of tomatoes throughout the year at the grocery store, but there’s something uniquely delicious about having ripe tomatoes from your backyard garden. If you’ve got a delicious bounty of tomatoes, try this cherry tomato pasta. It’s full of sweet and tangy…
We spent weeks planning our four-night stay in Paris. We loved the experience and learned a lot about the city, its food, its history, and, more importantly, how to plan better for our next trip to Paris. Here’s what we learned and recommend for all first-timers thinking about visiting this beautiful city. How early to start planning for Paris I…
Try this high-protein salmon pasta recipe that has 40 grams of protein per serving and is easy on the stomach. This dish uses soft tofu as a surprising sauce base; you can’t tell! Learn how to make salmon pasta with a creamy sauce full of rich and savory flavor without heavy cream. Plus this recipe reheats well so it’s great…
I love eating tofu of all kinds in all types of cuisines. One of my favorite things about tofu is how versatile its flavor can be. Although its texture can be somewhat lacking for some people, crisping it up makes it 100x better, and luckily, it’s easy to do. Learn how to make this air fryer tofu that’s crispy and…
I’m going to show you how to make two types of poke sauces here: soy sauce based, and spicy mayo based. It’s very simple to do. There’s a lot of other ingredients you can add to customize each sauce though so I’ll help guide you through tasty options I personally like. After years of eating poke on the mainland, I…
Bibimbap is an optimal dinner if you have leftover banchan and meat from Korean BBQ nights or Kimbap, or if you just want a nice comforting bowl of rice and seasoned fixings. Learn how to make this traditional Korean rice dish that’s mixed with seasoned vegetables, savory proteins, steaming rice, and topped with a spicy gochujang sauce. We’ll be making…
Looking for a change from the same old hot sauce variety at your supermarket? Try this complex Korean gochujang sauce, which is spicy, sweet, and vinegary, the next time you want to top off your bibimbap or other savory dishes. Learn how to make this custom dipping sauce in under 5 minutes below. What is gochujang? Gochujang is a Korean…
Learn how to make your own Everything But the Bagel seasoning at home in under five minutes! I’ve amped up Trader Joe’s traditional blend for deeper flavor using different ingredients, like roasted sesame seeds. I’ll also give you a quick list of ingredients you can substitute or mix for your own custom flavor profile! What is “Everything But The Bagel”…
Paris really surprised us on our first trip. And since then we’ve been hooked and have revisited! On our first visit, we had a short, 4-day stay in Paris before visiting London. The visit was short, but surprised us in the best ways. The food was delicious, and the coffee scene was top-notch. Snobby, pretentious waiters brushing off English-speaking Americans??…
After our short stay in Paris we took a 2.5 hour train to London where we stayed for about a week and we’re excited to discover the simply endless amount of activities and things to do in London. When we travel we love to try fine dining, casual restaurants, sweets, baked goods, and many, many coffee shops–London brought this on…
Trying to find a gift for a friend or family member who loves to cook but not sure where to look? Let me help you get started with some ideas of my favorite kitchen items that I’ve actually tested and used throughout the years. I am very fortunate to have been able to play with some fancy kitchen toys but…
Hot pot is one of those rare meals where I prefer making it at home versus going to a restaurant–it’s much cheaper to feed a big group, the prep isn’t too tricky, and I can customize the ingredients to what people actually want to eat. While there are many varieties of hot pot, like Japanese shabu shabu or spicy Chinese…
Make this homemade hot pot broth at home for an easy and simple base for your next hot pot party. Whether you want a meat-based broth or veggie-friendly hot pot, this DIY hot pot broth is customizable for you and your guests. And once you’ve got the broth down, check out my full guide to hot pot which includes all…
Try these ultra-crispy chicken thighs loaded with savory seasoning–-great for meal prepping during the week for salads, tacos, or an easy protein-packed dinner. These Asian-inspired chicken thighs are full of spice (but not spicy!) and are dry-brined in the fridge to get as much flavor into the chicken as possible. Learn my tips below on how to get the crispiest…
Need a crowd-pleasing dish to serve at your next potluck? Make my version of the internet’s viral sushi bake with a rich and tender salmon filling over a bed of seasoned sushi rice and finished with a ton of crispy toppings, like tempura bits and fried shallots. Learn how to customize your own sushi bake at home with some of…
For all you sweet tooths, here’s a list of 13 Asian desserts I’ve eaten and loved so much I developed recipes for them! In my opinion they’re some of the best Asian desserts out there. Having grown in a Vietnamese household and community, I ate a lot of Asian desserts as a kid and have grown to really appreciate the…