Wok do you do when you have an overflowing basil plant on your patio? You make lunch! I also had a small bell pepper that was ready for the picking, so I figure this Thai beef and basil dish would be the perfect thing to combine the veggie and herb together. There’s something so satisfying…
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CHICKEN SHAWARMA
When traveling through Eastern Europe one of JM and my favorite cheap-eats was chicken shawarma. You can actually find Gyros or Shawarma stands almost anywhere in Europe and it was our fool-proof plan for delicious but budget friendly meal! Shawarma is a middle eastern cuisine that involves a vertically spinning spit filled with sliced chicken,…
SPICY CRAB GARLIC NOODLES
The day I made these, I was sitting on the couch pondering if I should eat some carbs. I was talking to my sister saying my thoughts out loud – then both of us responded “Yeah, why not?”. I try to stay away from simple carbs on a daily basis because I just love them…
GREEN ONION AND GINGER AP SAUCE
This is the quickest sauce that will spice up your everyday meal prep protein. In just 5-10 minutes you can add so much flavor into a plain-ol-piece of chicken that will WOW your taste buds. But don’t stop there, you can use it on top of pork and even tofu – healthy doesn’t have to…
EASY CHAR SIU PORK
Out of all the animal proteins, I know and have experimented the least with pork. Due to the lack of knowledge, it’s quite intimidating trying to figure out the right cuts to avoid eating cardboard. Pork can sometimes be referred to as ‘the other white meat’, but it is in fact part of the red…
BRUSSEL SPROUTS SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
I made this salad for Thanksgiving last year when I was experimenting with being vegan for a period of time. It surprisingly was a hit with my sister who does not like brussel sprouts and does not like salads even more! I’ve made this multiple times in quarantine and have gotten positive feedback from family…
YOU CAN HAVE CRISPY CHICKEN EVEN ON SUNDAYS
Chicken tenders are always on the kid’s menu, but it really should belong on everyone’s menu – no youngins in my household but we make sure to always carry tenders. Between the breast and the tenders, I will always go for the tenders (unless there’s a noticeable price difference). Its name literally describes its taste……
STICKY AIR FRIED SPARE RIBS
Grocery shopping is one of my favorite hobbies, nothing makes me happier than walking down the aisle taking mental note and images of what every store has to offer. Being self-quarantined and not being able to go out sucked, but the part that was the worst was that I couldn’t go grocery shopping! Therefore, the…
TURMERIC FISH AND MORNING GLORY
In this episode of #QuarantineChronicles all the ingredients for this meal is a perfect combination of all the things that I am truly grateful for. The surprise morning glory delivery from my friend Olivia, the turmeric spices my mom had on hand, and the fresh lemon-grass stalks from my dad’s backyard – all these flavors blend well together in a recipe I made with gratitude!