If you love paper-thin chewy wontons, potstickers, or even those delicious crispy fried wonton strips in your favorite egg drop soup, you’ll want to make this homemade wonton wrapper recipe. Not only is this recipe easy, but it’s made using just flour, egg, salt, and water. When you see just […]
Making dumplings at home has never been easier with this easy and reliable dumpling wrapper recipe I learned while living in China. It’s chewy, tender, and holds any kind of dumpling fillings including homemade soup dumplings we can’t get enough of. All you need is flour and water and you’ll […]
Happy Lunar New Year to my family and friends in China, NYC, and Australia! I love and miss you all ♡. This dessert is dedicated to you. May it bring you luck, prosperity, good health, and a whole lot of love. Start the Year off right and surprise your loved […]
Pan-searing is one of the easiest (and most delicious) ways to bring out the natural sugar in carrots. In just 10 minutes you can have a side of perfectly blistered, super sweet cooked carrots without ever turning on your oven. We love pan-seared veggies around here and using this quick-cooking […]
If you love basil or just need a little savory crêpe inspiration this Italian-inspired green crêpe recipe starts with fresh basil from the garden and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Add a little milk, eggs, and melted butter and you have yourself a delicious savory crêpe that can be used for […]
Crêpes are so easy to make at home. This French street food is on regular rotation around here because you can enjoy them with sweet and savory fillings making this recipe really convenient. They’re soft and buttery, but substantial enough to hold up to heartier fillings like ham + swiss […]
This simple and rustic naturally purple’ish San Marzano tomato sauce is not to be underestimated. With just a few quality ingredients you can be enjoying a big ole bowl of beautiful, sweet, tomatoey pasta with chewy ‘pasta fresca’ (fresh egg pasta). And it only takes 30 minutes. Adults and kiddos […]
This is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to cook zucchini. In just 10 minutes you can have perfectly golden brown, pan-seared zucchini slices without ever turning on your oven or firing up the grill. We cook and eat a ton of veggies around here and pan-searing is […]
In just 10 minutes you’ll be eating this delicious, perfectly cooked crispy-edged sesame-speckled purple cauliflower. We eat a lot of veggies around here and one of our favorite ways to cook them is a good old-fashioned pan-sear because it’s not only super quick, but it’s a great way to concentrate […]
This easy black-eyed pea hummus recipe is delicious and an extra tasty way to get more fiber in your diet. I’ve substituted black-eyed peas for the usual chickpeas and omitted tahini and opted to use freshly toasted ground sesame seeds instead (which you can see adds a little texture to […]
Homemade béchamel sauce is easy and delicious and you can scale it up or down depending on how much you need! This white sauce recipe is smooth, silky, and versatile. And I’ll show you how to customize the flavor by adding aromatics like fresh herbs, or vegetables like mushrooms, scallions, […]
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to sneak more veggies into your breakfasts (or any meal), this green egg frittata recipe is the way to go! It’s easy to make, super tasty, and looks pretty stunning on your table too. Fresh herbs, seasonal asparagus, zucchini, and fresh […]
If you love béchamel and are looking for an inspired take on this classic Italian white sauce, this is the recipe to make. Not only does this sauce turn a beautiful spring green color, but it also tastes great and has a little more nutrient bang for the buck. This […]
These crispy, golden brown french fried Vidalia onion ring strings make the best topper to burgers, and sandwiches, or tucked into wraps. They’re naturally sweet, salty, crunchy, and crispy, and they couldn’t be easier to make. Just be sure to fry up extra because it’s hard to stop eating them […]
This easy Florida Key Lime Pie with Biscoff cookie crust recipe is taller, feeds a few more guests, and makes a great presentation. This is one of my favorite pies to bake (and eat) and I’ve been making it and taking it to get-togethers and dinner parties for years. Usually […]