If you’re looking for ideas for a Japanese-inspired meal, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re in the mood for delicate soba noodles or a hearty donburi, you’re bound to find a crave-worthy idea or two here! Hapanese New Year’s Noodles Mushroom Shrimp Ramen Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs Hapanese Sukiyaki Japanese Curry Oven-Fried Tonkatsu Char… Continue reading Better Than Takeout: Japanese Cuisine

If you’re in the mood for Thai food, why not try out one of these options instead of calling for takeout? So many Thai dishes cook up quickly, so you could have dinner already served up in the time it takes to find your menu and place an order with a restaurant! Like with the… Continue reading Better Than Takeout: Thai Cuisine

Hands down, this is my #1 most-requested recipe! I’ve been making these decadent truffles since I was 13, and they’ve been a favorite ever since. I could write on and on about how I’ve seen these play a part in everything from baby showers to romantic overtures to weddings—they seriously go anywhere that you want… Continue reading Cookie Balls

If I want a quick pasta dish that still feels like it’s on the lighter side, this recipe is one of my favorites. Whole wheat penne provides a perfect backdrop for tender greens and hearty mushrooms, and the combination of garlic, basil, oregano, and lemon zest provides a perfectly layered flavor combination! I added my… Continue reading Garlic Herb Pasta Skillet

First rule of Southern cooking: Save. The. Bacon. Grease. (And the second rule is the same as the first.) You don’t need to use a ton of it when you’re sautéing, but the depth of smoky flavor it gives is one-of-a-kind. That’s precisely what happens when you use bacon grease to cook the mushrooms for… Continue reading Bacon Mushroom Melts

Pad Kee Mao translates directly to “Drunken Noodles.” This recipe doesn’t call for any alcohol whatsoever, so I never quite understood why they were called “drunken.” (For the longest time, I thought it was just because most Thai restaurants completely flood these noodles with sauce.) As it turns out, the traditional version of Pad Kee… Continue reading Pad Kee Mao

Let’s be honest—we all know that cooking at home is a lot cheaper than ordering takeout all the time. After all, you’re paying the labor costs for the time and effort it takes restaurant to make your food. If you’re looking for a way to make your favorite Asian dishes without spending all day in… Continue reading Tip Tuesday: Cooking Asian on a Time Crunch

I’m always in the mood for something that’s a little on the spicy side, so these breakfast enchiladas are a perfect way to do just that! These are filled with eggs, chorizo, and veggies, and they’re smothered in cheese and enchilada sauce to make a deliciously hearty meal! These are great to make ahead, as… Continue reading Breakfast Enchiladas

Teriyaki sauce was originally developed as a glaze for broiled or grilled meat, so using this as a glaze for burgers is a perfect spin on the traditional cooking method! Add in a sesame aioli (that comes together in 2 minutes), and you have a sweet, savory, toasty flavor explosion! There are a lot of… Continue reading Teriyaki-Glazed Sliders

Whenever I need to describe Portuguese bean soup to someone, I typically describe this pork-laden dish in one of two equally accurate ways. It’s either the Hawaiian answer to chili, or it’s a tasty heart attack in a bowl. Like I said, they’re equally accurate descriptions. I grew up with my mom making this soup… Continue reading Slow Cooker Portuguese Bean Soup