My little boy had a long picky eating period and right until he turned one he completely denied using his own fingers to eat and he …
HEALTHY BANANA PANCAKES
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE BALLS
These little gluten-free energy balls are great if you are craving for something sweet. They are made without added processed sugar, with the sweetness added …
SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
I usually always cook for my friends when they stop by but when my good friend TB wanted to stop by I asked her to …
PICKLED RED ONIONS
Somehow this little side dish is always a hit because sometimes you just need a little bit of something pickled. Red onions are of course …
BAKED & BROILED WILD SALMON
Salmon was not among my top favorite fish perhaps because I was very particular of how the salmon was cooked. It was either too dry …
CHICKEN SPINACH LASAGNA
It’s been awhile since I posted a recipe on my blog. I have to admit that it has been hard to juggle with a newborn, …
CREAMY BLACK BEANS
Black beans have become one of our favorite dishes at home after finally finding the right combination of spices and the perfect cooking time. I …
PAN GRILLED ZUCCHINI PIZZA
It’s hard to not love a good pizza. I admit that when I eat out I usually go for the more traditional versions with tomato …
FINNISH PANCAKE
When it comes to making brunch, one of my simple pleasures is cooking something that looks and tastes great, but is really easy to make. …
FRESH BAKED CRISPY SUNFLOWER ROLLS
The traditional Danish weekend breakfast always consists of fresh baked morning rolls from the bakery. The Danes traditionally eat the rolls with butter, cheese, and/or …
SPICY SHAKSHUKA
Shakshuka is believed to have a Tunisian origin. It is a wonderful dish that we often eat for breakfast, but it is also great as …
Mama’s Sick Soup – Vietnamese Chao
Some people eat chicken soup when they are sick. But growing up, whenever I was sick my mom use to make chao, a Vietnamese rice …
GOAT CHEESE AND BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI
It might be that I am petite in stature that I like small bite-size dishes, or perhaps they just taste better to me. I fact, …
MUSHROOM AND LEEK FRITTATA
I have never been a big lover of scrambled eggs – they are usually too plain for me. So when I cook eggs, I make …
SPICY TOFU TACOS
Back in the day, tofu was always a weird food to me. My image of tofu was a product with a bland taste, which could …
COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
With colder weather around the corner, hot meals are on my mind. I recently whipped up this hot spicy coconut chicken curry dish when my …
QUINOA AND SALMON FRITTERS
During a recent stay at a vacation house with a group of friends, we put our culinary skills together and hosted an over-the-top potluck style …
BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH FETA
Over the years I have tried many variations of bacon-wrapped dates, and they are usually delicious. But once I tried the version created by my …
MANGO PROSCIUTTO ROLLS
I have served these appetizers to friends a few times before dinner, and I can tell you they were a hit. They pair especially well …
PIADINA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
I recently went on a two-week trip to Tuscany in Italy, which was amazing. What a beautiful country. As much as I loved the pasta …
DANISH RUGBRØD (RYE BREAD)
When I first moved to New York, I realized how much I missed Danish bread. It was kind of frightening to me that store bought …
MOZZARELLA-PICKS WITH PESTO DIP
After a long period of unstable weather and a colder breeze than usual, the summer has finally arrived in Brooklyn! So naturally my mind turns …
POLENTA WITH KALE & MUSHROOMS
Among my go-to staple foods these days are kale and mushrooms, and it’s hard to go wrong with those two. We eat these at home …
RHUBARB SOUP WITH ICE CREAM & FIGS
The first time I heard of ‘rhubarb soup’, I was skeptical that was a real dish. I was introduced to it through my Danish friend …
FRESH TOMATO TART
Puff pastry is such an amazing invention; it is one of those things that I would probably not ever try to make myself since it …
SMOKED SALMON & EGG FLATBREAD SANDWICH
Flatbread recipes are pretty straightforward – you can make some pizza dough (or buy some store-bought dough), roll it out and grill it on a …
QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & BLACK BEANS
I found my true love for rice and beans when I travelled in Costa Rica with my husband a few years back. Whenever we stopped …
COCONUT & MARZIPAN MACAROONS
I recently had one of those days where I craved for something sweet and was in the mood to bake. I remembered that I loved …
QUINOA & BULGUR NORI ROLLS
These rolls are a perfect choice for a healthy vegetarian meal. I used bulgur since it’s a great substitute for rice and because I love …
KOREAN SPICED TOFU
Having Korean friends and neighbors has great benefits. We get to invite ourselves over for amazing dinners, and have access to a tour guide to …