Napa Cabbage Kimchi
I devoted a whole chapter in my book to the health benefits of cultured foods: I love and eat all sorts of cultured foods and kimchi is one of my
Asian
Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs
With the lazy days of summer over and my kids’ school year very much back in full swing, I am reacquainting myself with things such as getting breakfast ready at
Homemade Sriracha
Yes, I am aware that it’s Valentine’s Day, and that today I am “supposed to” post about cookies, or something chocolate-related, or maybe a romantic dish you could cook for
Honey-Soy Roasted Salmon and Parents Need to Eat, Too Giveaway
I had the good fortune of meeting Debbie Koenig for the first time at a Food Writer’s Conference two years ago. She was in the very early stages of writing
Braised Hijiki with Maitake Mushrooms and Millet Salad with Mint, Feta, and Dried Starfruit
I was recently invited to enter the East Meets Delicious Recipe Challenge sponsored by Marx Foods. I love the products from Marx Foods and I love a good challenge, so
One Simple Change: Add Some Culture
Welcome to Week 6 of One Simple Change! If you are not familiar with my OSC series, here’s what it’s all about: I’m giving you a new and different healthy
Chickpeas with Delicata Squash, Kale, and Coconut Milk
I had such a nice weekend: it finally snowed so I was home most of the time hanging out with my family, and had a chance to clean and organize
Summer Stir Fry with Sweet Potato and Tempeh
This month, I got to cook from not one, but two (!) blogs for the secret recipe club. Yesterday I posted about my rendition of Julia’s delicious galette; today I
Spicy Cold Asian Noodle Salad
I first became aware of the dynamic duo that is Phoebe Lapine and Cara Eisenpress (aka the “Quarter-Life Cooks”) through our mutual participation on food52. I fell hard for their
Black Rice Ochazuke with Crispy Salmon Skin
Ochazuke. I come back to this dish again and again because I love it. And in light of the recent tragic events in Japan, eating it reminds me of all
Leftover Turkey Pho
Two nights ago, when Thanksgiving dinner was over, all I could think about was this turkey pho. I know the blogosphere is chock full of great recipes in which you
Chap Chae with Tempeh
I recently mentioned that the Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook is now available and that I am one of the bloggers featured in the book. While I am definitely
Kabocha Squash Soup
It’s definitely Spring, but we’re still having some chilly days every now and then, and when we do, I always want to make soup. This is one of my favorite