Hapanese Cuisine

I’m a huge fan of Pad Thai. However, as the wife of someone with a peanut allergy, I’m also a huge fan of food that wouldn’t be an attempt on my husband’s life. 😅 When I was trying to figure out a version of this traditionally peanut-loaded dish that he could eat, I learned pretty… Continue reading Peanut-Free Pad Thai

Chile rellenos have been one of my favorite Mexican dishes for years now. (If I’m going to a Mexican restaurant for the first time, that’s the first thing I’ll look for on the menu.) There’s something addictive about the combination of the melty cheese, the kick and the slight sweetness from the roasted poblano pepper,… Continue reading Chile Rellenos

If there’s one thing that could turn me into a stereotypical recipe blogger who writes a novel for a blog post, it’s Guatemala. This beautiful country is the home of some lifelong friends, it’s where I first got to know my now-husband, and it’s also the home of some incredible hot chocolate. Hot chocolate in… Continue reading Frozen Guatemalan Hot Chocolate

I try to avoid controversy, I really do. That said, I do have one opinion that could easily get me in trouble. I think beef stews can be kind of bland. I don’t know what it is—maybe certain ingredients dull the flavors of the seasonings, or maybe the ingredients themselves aren’t handled in the best… Continue reading Dutch Oven Beef Stew

If you ever watched The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air growing up, you might remember the scene where Uncle Phil tries to give Will a taste of home and surprises him with a Philly cheesesteak from a nearby restaurant. You know Will is touched by the gesture, but he’s still a bit disappointed. “Nice try, Uncle… Continue reading Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks

Today, let me share one of my childhood favorites in its original form: Flour-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. I remember making these with my mom when I was 9. My family had become friends with someone who has a wheat allergy, and she wanted to have a few recipes on hand that she could… Continue reading Flour-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Portuguese sausage is one of my favorite meats to work with. It’s rich, it’s spicy, it’s savory, and it goes beautifully in a number of recipes from all over. One quick way you can enjoy this is in a sausage-and-pepper taco. These come together in less than 20 minutes, and they make a great family… Continue reading Portuguese Sausage Tacos

Buckeyes might very well be the best thing that ever happened to Midwestern American cuisine. These indulgent treats are named for their resemblance to buckeye nuts from Ohio, their state of origin, but these are much more appetizing! Traditionally, these are made with a fudgy peanut butter candy, partially dipped in melted chocolate with the… Continue reading Cashew Butter Buckeyes

With today being the celebration of the Lunar New Year, I thought it would be the perfect chance to redo the New Year’s noodles that I improvised in December. This time, thanks to a generous care package from my mom, I got to cook with the good stuff—yamaimo soba. Yamaimo soba is a thin noodle… Continue reading Hapanese Shrimp And Sausage Yakisoba