if you've ever stood in your kitchen, shrimp in hand, and wondered, "How do I turn these little beauties into a mouthwatering masterpiece?", you're not alone! Whether you're looking to poach, roast, pan-sear, or even grill them, I've got you covered. Dive in with me...
Salad with Warm Goat Cheese on Toasted Baguette
Happy New Year! I thought I'd start the new year right with a light salad (just don't eat too many of those warm goat cheese rounds on toasted baguette, ok?!) Wishing you and your family a fun-filled, healthy and prosperous New Year! It's a brand new year and I've...
Pasta Nests – With a Bite of Thanksgiving!
This is a recipe I created for Mori-Nu Tofu as a creative way to add more healthy tofu to your diet! ~Jaden I've got a really fun PRE and POST Thanksgiving recipe for you. This is perfect both for when you're hosting a holiday party AND if you're looking to use up...
How to Cook Bok Choy in the Microwave in 3 Minutes
Learn how to cook Chinese bok choy in the microwave. This special recipe comes together in under 5 minutes and requires no pan or wok. Learn my Mom’s method and her essential tips. This microwave cooking method works so well for almost any Asian vegetable. This is the...
Noodles in the Microwave
Learn the secret to making noodles in the microwave in just 10 minutes! This quick method is so easy and if you are a pasta lover then this recipe is a must have for you because it takes making pasta to another level. You can use virtually any pasta noodle you...
Making Your Own Flavored Salts
One of the easiest ways to elevate your cooking to another level is to use flavored salts, or finishing salts. No recipe needed, really. Flavor + Salt = Flavored Salt. REALLY!!! I know you just had a V-8 moment just now (wow. that sure dates me. does anyone know what...
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Slow Cooker Pork
I've been waiting MONTHS to share this video with you! We shot a series of cooking videos in Seattle back in June, when I was in town speaking at the BlogHer Food conference and tickling oysters. The videos were produced by the National Pork Board and...
Comin’ to L.A. + Sharing Food Porn Secrets
Sometimes, I feel like life isn't fair. and then...I play with Photoshop. All of the sudden, all is right in the world again. Except there is way too much space btw his head and mine. Well, it turns out that I'm not only one degree from Justin Timberlake, but get...
How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
Microwaving nuts is an essential skill you can wield confidently any time the occasion calls for toasted nuts--walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, etc, even seeds and legumes (peanuts)! In just five minutes you will have the perfect addition to any salad, Buddha bowl, baked...
Life is Grand…Especially When Beachin’ in the Bahamas
Life is certainly grand for David Lebovitz - even though he did threaten to wear this, but I think he's too chicken to model that slingshot for us. Hanging out in Cockburn Town Adam, Matt, Diane, Elise and me...oh and a camera perched on a rock. When the locals here...