I. LOVE. KIMCHI. I love it on rice, in tacos (and just for the record, I did this before Kogi even!), I love it with seaweed, rice and spam (okay, don't roll your eyes....it's GOOD!), in soups (Kimchi Jigae) and to spice up midnight instant noodles. But I've never...
Chicken Salad with Sesame-Miso Dressing
Easy, healthy Japanese chicken salad enhanced with miso and sesame! I first met Nancy Hachisu in Mexico at our very first Food Blogger Camp that a few of us hosted back in 2010. What surprised me was not that she attended, but that she flew all the way from Japan...
How to Make Curly Green Onion Garnish
How many times have you just pushed aside that little sprig of herb garnish the chef throws on? The garnish provides a little flair and color to a dish (and if I'm paying $24 for an entree, it better have flair). Thrifty Asians know better than to just flick off the...
Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice
This Chinese recipe features some of the best dried and preserved Chinese ingredients: dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and dried mushrooms. Traditionally, this dish is made with white rice or sticky, glutinous rice. But we're using brown rice to create a hearty,...
Deenkee Pressure Cooker Review & Giveaway
This is a Deenkee Pressure Cooker Review & Giveaway, including both PROs and CONs after testing for one week. - jaden Deenkee Pressure Cooker Review Similar to the Instant Pot, the Deenkee Pressure Cooker is a multi-function appliance that can sauté, pressure...
Wüsthof 2-Piece Mini Asian Knife Set Review & Giveaway
This review for the Wüsthof 2-Piece Mini Asian Knife Set includes both PROs and CONs of the product. We tested the knife set for 2 months prior to this review. Wüsthof 2-Piece Mini Asian Knife Set Review We've been using the Wüsthof 5" Hollow Edge Santoku and the...
Rice Noodle Buddha Bowl with Vietnamese Dressing Recipe
If you love Vietnamese food, you'll love this easy rice noodle Buddha Bowl recipe with Vietnamese dressing over lemongrass beef and crispy veggies. All About Buddha Bowls: When you layer all the colorful, nutritious elements of a meal into a beautiful bowl with its...
Leftover Turkey Bibimbap Buddha Bowl
I'm all about using up all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but after a meal full of gravy and cranberry sauce, all I want is a nice, spicy Buddha Bowl filled with delicious fresh vegetables and Korean Spicy Gochujang Sauce. Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic – and...
Low Carb/Paleo Vietnamese Jicama Noodle Salad Recipe
Get your vegetable spiralizer out! Ali Mafucci, the queen of spiral cut vegetables and fruit, is back with a collection of new recipes in her cookbook, Inspiralize Everything. This book is like an encyclopedia of ingredients that you can turn into healthy, fun...
15 Minute Udon Noodle Soup with Miso
Ever get ramen cravings? (I know I do.) Welcome to fast food, Japanese style! Perfect for your average college student or on-the-go mom. Start to finish, this healthy and light Japanese Udon Noodle Soup with Miso takes less than 15 minutes, making it easily fit...