Wontons are always a delicious choice for an appetizer. You can fill these little bite-size pockets with anything you like, whether it’s the crab and cream cheese mixture you typically see on a takeout menu or a lighter filling like what I have here. It’s a little bit time-consuming to make a whole batch, but… Continue reading Pan-Fried Mushroom Wontons

I’ll be honest—I’m still trying to figure out this whole “eating healthy” thing. Some parts are tricky to figure out, but I’m enjoying the challenge of finding more nutritious ingredients to replace those in dishes that I already like. That’s how it is with these Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries. Zucchini is an extremely versatile ingredient, and… Continue reading Oven-Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

If you’re not familiar with Korean food, you might be asking: What is kimchi, anyway? This staple of Korean cuisine consists of vegetables (such as cabbage, radishes, or cucumbers) that are seasoned with salt, Korean chili powder, garlic, scallions, ginger, and even salted seafood before being jarred and fermented. The end result is a complex… Continue reading Kimchi Fried Rice

Happy Girls’ Day! 🎊 If you’re not Japanese, you might not have heard of this holiday before. Girls’ Day, also known as Hina-Matsuri, is celebrated on March 3 every year. Celebrations traditionally include setting up a display of dolls that depict a wedding from the Heian period (794-1185 AD), along with parties and nagashi-bina ceremonies… Continue reading Crispy Teriyaki Chicken

As someone who is decidedly not a morning person, I’m always looking for a great make-ahead breakfast. I want something satisfying, nutritious, and I want it to require zero effort in the morning. When I first heard about breakfast cookies, I thought that just might check off all the boxes. As a bonus, you don’t… Continue reading Mango Almond Breakfast Cookies

Cookie butter—even the name sounds decadent, doesn’t it? This creamy spread is made with powdered Speculoos cookies (also known as Biscoff cookies, depending on your region) that give this treat a rich caramel flavor and a tantalizing hit of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. If you’re a fan of gingerbread, you’ll absolutely… Continue reading Cookie Butter No-Bake Cookies

I’ll be honest, I’m already looking forward to warmer weather. Idaho winters, from what I’ve experienced, involve a lot of gray, dreary days and temperatures that make it way too easy to stay inside. I can’t wait for sunnier skies, more time outside, and the vibrant, light flavors that always seem to go with this… Continue reading Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s still definitely soup season. It’s cold and dreary where I am, and my mom was telling me yesterday about some of the misadventures that came to Denver with a 10-inch snowstorm two nights ago. If you ask me, that’s a perfect time to stay in with a bowl… Continue reading One-Pot Taco Soup

When I posted my Oven-Fried Orange Chicken recipe a while ago, I got a comment that brought up the idea of orange shrimp. That sounded absolutely incredible, and as a certified shrimp fanatic, I still can’t believe I had never tried it! When I did finally try out this recipe, it was absolutely perfect! I… Continue reading Better Than Takeout Orange Shrimp

Don’t get me wrong, I love rich foods as much as the next person (especially when it comes to Chinese takeout!). Every so often, though, I’m in the mood for something a little bit lighter. With the veggies and the lack of breading, black pepper chicken is always a tasty option for a light meal,… Continue reading Honey Black Pepper Chicken