š±āØ Savory, handheld, and perfect for sharing! Picnics are kind of my thingāespecially when they involve rice balls in all shapes and forms. For the past few years, Iāve been making an ever-rotating assortment inspired by this hanami-style picnic spread from Constellation Inspiration. These Vegan Curry Musubis are one of my go-tos: easy to prepare… Continue reading Vegan Curry Musubis
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Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
A fish-shaped breakfast thatās big on flavor and fun. Weāre keeping the Japanese food adventure goingāand this time, weāre taking it to the breakfast table. Taiyaki might traditionally be filled with red bean paste, but today, weāre flipping the script: meet the Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies, stuffed with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and a sunny-side-up egg.… Continue reading Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
Orange Chorizo Meatballs
Orange Chorizo Meatballs is a dish that brings together bold and contrasting flavorsāthe deep, spiced savoriness of chorizo, balanced by the subtle sweetness and bright acidity of orange. The fruitās tang cuts through the richness of the meat, while the silky sauce clings just enough to each meatball, creating a tantalizing visual and an even… Continue reading Orange Chorizo Meatballs
Sinigang- Sesame Achoy Salad
Before Dough Zone spread to four states and had over twenty locations, it was once a small shop in Bellevue we loved to frequent. During my short- lived stint as a vegan, I picked out their vegetable dishes, which is how I ended up trying a humble looking salad, simply called āa choy saladā. When… Continue reading Sinigang- Sesame Achoy Salad
Stir Fried Mushrooms with Chestnuts
My sister-in-law knows Iām an absolute foodie. I also am intrigued with growing my own vegetables and fruits (though I think thatās a one-way street!). So when she gave me a Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit as a present for Christmas, I knew I was going to have fun with it! Since it takes… Continue reading Stir Fried Mushrooms with Chestnuts
Char Siu Tamales Oaxaquenos
Belated 3 Kings Post! In years past, Iāve always made a Rosca de Reyes (funny story: In Mexico, COSTCO sells this traditional sweet bread for much cheaper than other places, so scalpers have hoarded them, eventually reselling them for profit. Many of them ended up with a ton of inventory that, of course, could not… Continue reading Char Siu Tamales Oaxaquenos
Lotus Root Salad
During a trip to Portland with my family and my sister-in-law this past Autumn, we found ourselves wandering around the small oasis called the Lan Su Chinese Garden. The lotuses were still in bloom, the carp were active and the weather was beautiful. The children felt at home, as if they were romping around the… Continue reading Lotus Root Salad
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