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 …
SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Main Dish
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CAULIFLOWER & SPINACH GRATIN
Two of my girlfriends came over last-minute for dinner the other day, both on vegetarian and gluten free diets. I admit they caught me off …
KALE & MUSHROOM QUESADILLA
In our household quesadillas are made both day and night. It is my husband’s first choice as an easily prepared comfort food, and is one …
SPICY PORK SAUSAGE & RICE CAKES
I discovered this spicy pork sausage & rice cake dish during my first visit to David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar restaurant in New York City, …
SPRING ROLLS WITH CRISPY TOFU
As much as we love meat, I tend to cook vegetarian dishes at home during the week to stay healthy and environmentally friendly. Tofu is …
MOROCCAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW
This Moroccan style stew is a wonderful winter dish. It is filled with flavors from the butternut squash and cinnamon, and it happens to be …
FRESH CORN TACOS
Corn is in season now so take advantage of it while the flavors and juiciness are at their prime. The recipe was inspired by my …
BROWN RICE PASTA WITH CHORIZO, ZUCCHINI & GARLIC SCAPES IN TOMATO SAUCE
Brown rice pasta is a good substitution if you are going for a gluten free meal. It has a very similar feel to normal wheat pasta. …
FARRO WITH MUSSELS
Aside from being delicious, mussels are a very healthy low-fat food naturally high in protein, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12, folate, and Omega …
ROASTED FRENCHED RACK OF LAMB
Last weekend my husband and I threw a dinner party for 8 of our friends. I wanted to make some healthy side dishes to complement …
SAMOSA ROLLS
These delicious little rolls are inspired by the Indian samosas. This inspiration came from my friend Sofia. An exact recipe is not really needed – …
PHO GA – A VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP
Recently I have had the opportunity to take cooking lessons from Mama Le’s Kitchen (a.k.a. my mum). She taught herself how to cook the Vietnamese …
THE PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE
I recently took a pizza making class with Jim Lahey, the brilliant founder of both the Sullivan Street Bakery and Company Restaurant (“Co.”) in Manhattan. …
HOW TO MAKE AREPAS
I have heard a lot about arepas from my Venezuelan friend Indira – she has promised for years to make them for me. She finally …