Hapanese Cuisine

Paneer might not be the most familiar term for a lot of people, but once you try it, you’ll love it. This Indian farmers’ cheese has a mild, fresh taste and a slightly crumbly texture that matches well with anything from curries to saag paneer (my absolute favorite spinach dish), and it even can go… Continue reading Garlic Herb Paneer

You’ve probably heard of quinoa as a health food buzzword in recent years, and it probably evokes mental images of hipsters spending all their money at Whole Foods. These flavorful little beads have much more going for them than that, though. Quinoa (pronounced KEY-nwa) originally came from the Andes region in South America, and is… Continue reading Chicken Sausage Quinoa Risotto

You can’t go wrong with a classic like tomato soup. It’s hearty, it’s warm, it’s rich, and paired with a grilled cheese, it’s the epitome of comfort food that takes you back to your childhood. Chances are, you grew up with the canned tomato soups. There’s nothing wrong with that, but you would be amazed… Continue reading Basil-Bacon Tomato Soup

There’s something beautifully simple about stuffed peppers. They’re so versatile, you can put whatever you want in them, and they can easily be an all-in-one meal. One way to really have fun with this is to add in some smoky, tender barbecue. I love the way that the richness of the pork plays off of… Continue reading BBQ Pork Stuffed Peppers

“Just to be clear: I never don’t want iced coffee. There has never been a bad time for iced coffee. I will never be displeased by receiving iced coffee. At no point in my life will I ever say, ‘No, thank you, I don’t want iced coffee.’” Can you relate? If so, you’ll love Vietnamese… Continue reading Layman’s Vietnamese-Style Iced Coffee

Okay, I’ll admit it: Boise does have one thing that I haven’t seen in Denver. Up here, they have dedicated teriyaki restaurants. Almost every entree on their menu is glazed with this sweet-and-salty sauce and grilled or stir-fried to shiny perfection, and I want to eat all of it. (Seriously, I’ll never understand how they… Continue reading Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs

Even the phrase “orange chicken” gets my mouth watering. I can practically taste the tangy, zippy sauce over the hot, crispy chicken just by thinking about it. This combination of flavors is addictive, and it’s no wonder that it’s such a classic! My chicken starts with a buttermilk marinade. If you don’t already have buttermilk… Continue reading Oven-Fried Orange Chicken

I’m a huge fan of repurposing leftovers. It can be a fun challenge to see how you can get creative and make something totally new out of what you have on hand. That’s what inspired these Sweet Potato Pancakes. I had leftover mashed sweet potatoes from making Sweet Potato Gnocchi earlier this week, and I… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pancakes

It’s probably no surprise that I love shrimp (and it’s not just because I briefly had the nickname of “Shrimpy” back in culinary, but that’s another story 🤪). These little gems are juicy, they’re sweet and savory, they cook up super fast, and they add a special touch to any meal. One of my favorite… Continue reading Honey Walnut Shrimp

If you’ve never had gnocchi, you’re missing out. These little Italian pillows blur the line between pasta and dumplings, being made from mashed potatoes combined with traditional pasta ingredients like flour and eggs. The tender, delicious bites can be used in a variety of recipes, from soups to pan-fried dumplings to pasta-style dishes. If you’re… Continue reading Sweet Potato Gnocchi