Let's travel our taste buds to India without even hopping on a plane. Say hello to the Minty Indian Yogurt Dressing—a zesty concoction that dances the fine line between refreshing mint, silky yogurt, a cheeky pinch of cumin, and a zing of lemon juice. Forget the...
Sesame Ginger Beef and Cabbage Noodle Bowls Recipe
Perfectly seared steak. Fresh, crunchy cabbage that has magically become noodles. And a sesame-ginger dressing that ties the whole thing together! Welcome to latest obsession: This Sesame Ginger Beef and Cabbage Noodle Bowl. Sometimes, it's the simplest ingredients...
Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
Ever found yourself craving a zesty twist for those salads, noodles, or grilled veggies? We all have our 'go-to' dressings that we adore, but sometimes it's all about the thrill of trying something new. Enter: Sesame Ginger Dressing. This little gem is inspired by my...
Stir-Fry Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
If you have only 15 minutes to throw together a dish, I got you. As a former food snob, I use to poo-poo at store-bought sauces, preferring to make everything from scratch. That is, until I had children. Time became a luxury, and my cooking habits changed. These...
Vegetable Thai Curry Noodle Soup
We've been a little distracted for the past week, new babies, another new baby that is just learning how to waddle and getting quotes to build a new fence for animals (sheep! alpaca! bunnies!) Pretty soon, I'll have to rebrand this site to be "Steamy Farmer"...
Smoky Sofrito Vinaigrette Recipe
I've always been captivated by the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine, especially sofrito, the heart and soul of many Puerto Rican dishes. It's this rich base that inspired me to take a little culinary detour and craft this Smoky Sofrito Vinaigrette. Imagine...
Grilled Kimcheese Sandwich
Is this not the most brilliant name for a sandwich?! It's created by the one and only, Joe Yonan, food guru over at the Washington Post and one of the most happy journalists I've ever met (really!) He's got a new cookbook out, called Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Recipes...
Healthy Garlicky Spinach Artichoke Dip with Baked Tofu Fries
Here's another way to incorporate more tofu in your life! 🙂 I developed a series of recipes for Mori-Nu tofu, made Tualatin, Oregon, USA. You'll love this one! ~Jaden If you're looking for a dip for your holiday party - here it is! I was so...
The Best Infused Oil: A Review of Benissimo’s Oils
As a food blogger of nearly 2 decades, and as a mom, wife, and occasional host to various gatherings, I do A LOT of cooking. And a large majority of what I cook requires oils, whether that be during the cooking process or as a dipping, marinating or finishing oil. If...
Vegetarian Korean Japchae Noodle Recipe
Scott's garden yielded a bucket of sweet potatoes and my raised beds finished the Spring growing season sputtering out the last of the kale and swiss chard. Summer is when we put the raised beds to rest - it's just too darn hot to grow anything except hot chile...