Hapanese Cuisine

恭喜發財! Happy Chinese New Year! This is the beginning of the Year of the Ox <s>and now we can kiss the last bit of 2020 goodbye</s>. If you live somewhere with an active Chinese population, most years, you probably get to see all the red-tinted lanterns (red being the color of good luck), the fireworks,… Continue reading Chinese New Year’s Menu

It’s no secret that I love foods with a little bit of a spicy kick. More often than not, the spice is paired with bright, acidic flavors that I already love, and adding in the heat makes the dish practically addictive. That’s certainly the case with Romesco Sauce. This sweet, smoky, bright orange sauce comes… Continue reading Romesco Sauce

When it comes to chicken breasts, if it’s done right, it’s done RIGHT. It’s flavorful, it’s juicy, and it makes a perfect focal point for any entree from a light salad to a hearty pasta dish. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! When it’s not cooked right, though… well, we’ve all had it.… Continue reading Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts

Filipino food has an interesting blend of influences from throughout its history. You get empanadas and paellas from the time when it was under Spanish occupation, you get bibingka from Indonesian influences, and you get a TON of recipes that were influenced by trade and cultural exchanges with China. One prime example of this Chinese… Continue reading Filipino-Style Beef Lumpia

The other day, I wrote about Japanese Curry being an example of yōshoku, Western food reimagined for the Japanese palate. Today, I’m covering another prime example of a yōshoku dish—one that’s as Western as they come—tonkatsu. Tonkatsu (pronounced “tone-KAH-tsu”) is a thin pork cutlet that has been breaded in light, flaky panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried.… Continue reading Oven-Fried Tonkatsu

If you know me personally, you know I was a cake decorator in my past life (😂). I love getting creative with not just the designs, but also the flavors on the cakes. It’s exciting to make a treat that makes someone feel special, especially when they love the taste! One of my favorite recipes… Continue reading Decorator’s Chocolate Frosting

I remember reading somewhere that white chicken chili is basically the quiet Northern cousin of the tomato-rich red chili that most Americans are familiar with. Instead of the bright acidity of the tomato and the richness of the ground beef mixed with a large amount of spices, you get the light, comforting taste of chicken… Continue reading Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

“Sukiyaki” was one of my grandma’s nicknames for me when I was little. I remember asking her why I had that nickname, and she just hugged me tight and happily explained that sukiyaki has a little bit of everything, just like me. I still think that was adorable, but my grandma is definitely right about… Continue reading Hapanese Sukiyaki

You know, I hadn’t gotten into Taco Tuesday until fairly recently. Up until last year, Taco Fridays are what I enjoyed with some friends back in Denver. Here, I recently started a new job catering lunches for a local tax preparation business, and Taco Tuesday is something they really enjoy. When it came to making… Continue reading Taco Tuesday Salsa