Rice porridge, or 粥 in Chinese, is a staple in the Cantonese culture. It’s commonly eaten for breakfast, or when you’re sick, or really just anytime. It’s like chicken noodle soup. It is comforting, warms the body, is nourishing, and tastes great no matter what time of the day it is! As June continues her postpartum recovery from delivering twins, I helped her prep a Postpartum Pork Liver Porridge.
Read MoreJune and Dan recently welcomed beautiful twins to the world, congrats mama and papa! During the postpartum confinement period, it’s important to consume nourishing dishes to help the body heal and recover. This week, I helped June prepare Green Papaya and Chicken Soup, a recipe Mama Quan sent over.
Read MoreThere’s a special place in my heart for nostalgic foods that remind me of my childhood. One of my favorite noodle dishes growing up was 炸酱面 Zha Jiang Mian, or Black Bean Paste Noodles. This recipe is veggie-loaded, with no meat, but feel free to add some ground meat! It’s saucy, savory umami (from the fermented black bean), and a hint of sweetness. This recipe comes together quickly and if you feel like you want a heaping bowl of saucy noodles, this recipe is just for you!
Read MoreTaro Braised Pork Spareribs is a childhood favorite of mine! I love the texture and flavor of the taro because it coats the spareribs and rice with a delicious starchy richness.
Read MorePork hock with ginger and vinegar is a traditional Chinese post-partum recovery dish for women after they give birth. This dish is so nostalgic for me. It has a deep sweet vinegar taste with some heat from the ginger. The pork hock slow cooked in the sweet vinegar becomes soft and gelatinous creating this beautiful mix of textures and flavors that make the body feel whole and warm.
Read MoreA spoonful of orzo with fresh vegetables, crispy shrimp, and a simple lemon dressing. Yummm. The simplicity of this dish is effortless, yet so delicious and nutritious. This Shrimp Orzo bowl right here is a rainbow🌈 in a bowl. I guess we’re missing blue… well, hmm… ignore that. But we’ve got the rest covered!
Read MoreI can’t name a better combination for June and Dan than these Banh Mi Burgers. June and Dan are huge foodies, but rightfully so of course, they have their own individual preferences. June prefers Asian food, while Dan leans more towards American or Mexican food. This recipe is the perfect fusion of a classic hearty burger with a Vietnamese-inspired twist.
Read MoreIt hailed the other day! (It’s totally a big deal for California girls like June and myself hahah). The cold weather means cooking up comforting meals, and constantly craving for hugs in a bowl that warms up the body from the inside out. This Roasted Salmon and Sweet Potato Noodle Soup recipe is adapted from Half Baked Harvest, but we made some minor changes to the broth, and it does just the job!
Read MoreThis homemade pesto has the all the flavors of the classic traditional basil pesto- the freshness from the herbs, garlicky, cheesy, but with a nutty twist! The secret…? Toasted walnuts!
We didn’t even miss the meat in this…at all!
Read MoreThis is one of our go-to recipes for a quick and easy dinner #1…or #2 :). There’s no salt in this recipe!
Read MoreThere’s something so nostaligc about a tuna melt that comforts your soul.
Read MoreThere is never a day that I don’t crave noodles. If you’re like me, then you need to have this recipe in your back pocket to satisfy that craving. Even if you don’t have asian noodles in your pantry, you probably have spaghetti. Believe it or not, spaghetti is a great alternative to asian noodles! This is going to be your new go-to for to-go style Chow Mein!
Read MoreDan said he was making me ramen for Mother’s Day dinner and I was confused because we don’t have kids yet. But he said that I’m a mom to our 3 furkids and will be a mom to our human kids one day! My heart melted. When we’re ready to start a family, we pray that having children will be in God’s plan for us.
Read MoreOne of my favorite summer meals is spring rolls! I love all the fresh veggies in this dish which makes it light and refreshing. This catfish recipe is flavorful, healthy, and so satisfying!
Read MoreFor my birthday last year, Dan surprised me with dinner at Somni for a 26 course meal. It was a once in a lifetime experience and one I’ll remember forever. One of the courses that was seared into my memory was a head-on colossal Santa Barbara spot prawn.
Read MoreSmash Burgers are different from regular burgers because you…well, SMASH them. The smashing of the patty creates this delicious crunchy beef halo around your patty. Give it a try!
Read MoreFirst time baking bread? You'll get it on your first try with this easy cast iron skillet focaccia recipe!
Read MoreDan makes amazing Nước Mắm, which is a sweet and garlicky fish sauce, that we douse over vermicelli, shrimp, and lots of fresh veggies.
Read MoreA vegetarian smash burger that will satisfy even a meat lover!
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