Even though there are distinct differences between rice and quinoa, it’s actually pretty easy to substitute one for another in a number of recipes. Fried rice is one tasty, tasty example of that! Quinoa absorbs flavor beautifully through the steaming process, so it’s a great time to incorporate the uniquely umami flavor of miso. Miso… Continue reading Miso Quinoa Fried Rice
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Cheesy Cajun Pasta
You know, I’ve been craving Cajun food like crazy for a while, and I only realized why last night—yesterday was Mardi Gras. I don’t celebrate the holiday, but I can certainly appreciate the flavors inspired by New Orleans at this time of year. The lively, rich, spicy flavors feel like fireworks in your mouth, and… Continue reading Cheesy Cajun Pasta
Japanese Curry
Take a guess at which country considers curry a national dish. No, seriously, give it a shot. India? Logical, but no. Pakistan? Also a good guess, but not quite. Would you believe that Japan considers curry its national dish? Yes, really. It beat out sushi, teriyaki, miso, and just about every other dish you would… Continue reading Japanese Curry
Spiced Apple Quesadilla
If you grew up on the west side of the US, you might be surprised to know that there are regions that put cheddar cheese on top of their apple pie. It sounds unusual, but it’s actually a pretty good way to get a sweet-salty balance of flavors. That combination was a huge inspiration for… Continue reading Spiced Apple Quesadilla
Mom’s Sweet And Sour Meatballs
My mom is a slow cooker *Queen*. I always enjoyed guessing what we were going to eat based off of what scent was permeating the house. Sometimes it was tikka masala, sometimes it was lemon garlic chicken, sometimes it was Kalua pork, and sometimes it was these babies: Sweet And Sour Meatballs. When I tried… Continue reading Mom’s Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Hapanese Cuisine 