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…
CORN CHEESE BREAD
Social distance means no more waiting in line at 85 Degrees, but that’s no longer a problem because with this recipe you’ll be able to make these corn cheese bread at home! No more waiting in line forever and that is fine by me! Ever since I got my hands on yeast, I’ve been addicted…
NGAN BREAD
When I was a kid, it took me a while to understand that people couldn’t really say my name the way I’ve always heard it from my parents growing up. The ‘Ng’ sound in Vietnamese is actually extremely difficult for people to pronounce unless you are used to it. In 4th grade on a field…
CUTTING JACKFRUIT 101
Before jackfruit became the coolest kid on the vegan block, it was my best fruit friend. Growing up I loved the yellow pungent fruit and I remember that it wasn’t always as accessible as it is now. My mom used to bring home frozen packs or canned jars from the Asian market because fresh jackfruit…
SORRY I’M CORNY
When your SO orders corn at a restaurant for you – it is a true testament of love. At least that’s how I felt on my 28th birthday when JM ordered overpriced $7 street corn for me at Water Grill. He doesn’t even like corn, but I would eat it in every meal. I do…
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…