Make your own crunchy roasted peanuts, with your favorite seasoning, in less than 10 minutes! We love these peanuts as a snack (perfect with a cold beer), to sprinkle on top of Chinese congee, or to even toss in a salad. Make them spicy (add dried chili flakes), sweet...
Rainbow Buddha Bowl Recipe with Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Recruit a rainbow of vegetables, such as red cabbage, sweet potatoes and radishes, to make this Rainbow Buddha bowl with Tahini-Lemon dressing! Getting on Board with Buddha Bowls: You can make a Buddha bowl anywhere, anytime, when you want a one-bowl meal full of...
Chinese Eggplant Recipe with Spicy Garlic Sauce
For you eggplant lovers or just those looking to try a new recipe in the realm of Chinese food, you've gotta give this Chinese Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce a shot. This dish may be a staple of Chinese restaurants, but wait until you try making it at home. The...
Slow Cooker Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
This Slow Cooker Vietnamese Chicken Pho is a refreshing and fragrant chicken noodle soup cooked in a delicious broth, topped by an abundance of fresh herbs, green and red onions. It's a hearty, simple and healthy meal that is full of vibrant flavors. Recipe originally...
Saffron Rice Recipe
The subtle, savory saffron flavor compliments rich flavors so well. This Saffron Rice recipe tastes buttery, even though it’s dairy free. It’s super easy to make for a large crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s also very pretty! Why This...
Creamy, Boozy Mushroom Sauce
Whenever I think of elevating a simple dinner into something memorable, my mind immediately leaps to the rich, earthy notes of this Creamy, Boozy Mushroom Sauce. It's not just a sauce – it's a luxurious experience. The gentle kiss of booze (or stock, if you're going...
Grow: Foolproof Hydroponic Gardening in a Tub
If you think hydroponic gardening is difficult or expensive - you're wrong! A simple tub (or even a milk jug) and a handful of easy-to-find (and cheap) products and you can hack yourself a hydroponics garden. I wanted to title this post "The Easiest Hydroponics Ever"...
What to do with Extra Berries
One of the most common things to be stashed in the back of my fridge is a half-used carton of berries. Berries go bad so quickly, and I hate throwing them away, especially when they're so good for you and add so much flavor to any dish from breakfast to a quick snack....
July 4th Recipe Round Up!
July 4th is right around the corner which means backyard and pool hangouts are in full swing. We've rounded up some of our most popular and barbecue friendly July 4th recipes, along with other recipes we love to give you some ideas of what you should bring to your...
Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe
Looking to whip up those perfectly crispy, light-as-air vegetable spring rolls that you see at your favorite Asian markets or Chinese restaurants? I've got a recipe straight from my Chinese mom's kitchen that's going to change your spring roll game forever! These...