Effortless Asian Cooking

Effortless Asian Cooking

Vietnamese Shaking Beef “Bo Luc Lac” Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes |Yield: 4 servings Imagine seared fatty rib eye with umami-rich aromatic undertones . . . this is Vietnamese shaking beef, or bo luc lac! The name “shaking beef ” comes from the 

Summer Salads

Summer Salads

Black Lentil & Cauliflower Salad with Kale Cashews and Pomegranate Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side 1 medium-sized cauliflower 2 tbsp plus ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste ½ tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp 

Fast & Fresh

Fast & Fresh

Grilled Salmon Skewers with Cilantro Vinaigrette 4 servings | Total Time: 15 minutes Everything’s better on a skewer in California, and seafood is no exception! These easy salmon skewers are a delicious way to add more fish to your diet in a slightly less conventional 

Recipes with a twist

Recipes with a twist

I love sharing recipes that I have learned from family members and put my own twist on. My mom makes an incredible pasta salad for almost every cookout or get-together, and this is my fusion take on the recipe I learned from her many years 

Real Food Weeknights

Real Food Weeknights

Greek Turkey Meatballs Servings: 4 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes Low Carb, Nut-Free Option, Paleo Option Meatballs 1 lb ground turkey 1 large egg 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup finely diced red onion 1/3 cup 

Nutrient-Dense Meal Prep

Nutrient-Dense Meal Prep

Rustic French Ratatouille | 8 to 10 servings This classic French dish is an easy way to prep a bunch of fresh produce that is abundant during summer months. It’s a delicious way to have veggies prepped in your fridge because it gets tastier as 

The lazy girlʼs guide to delicious dinners

The lazy girlʼs guide to delicious dinners

Butter Chicken | Makes 4-6 servings I am Punjabi; that means my culture and ancestry share an origin with this Butter Chicken. Right off the bat, this is not an authentic Indian recipe. This is a recipe that I made to get to as close 

Sweet Temptations

Sweet Temptations

Fresh Strawberry Poppy Seed Cake Makes a 7-inch round cake Strawberry Reduction 8 oz fresh strawberries 1 tsp fresh lemon juice Fresh Strawberry Cake Canola oil spray, for pan ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted cup sugar 2 large eggs, whisked lightly 1 cup self-rising flour 

Soup’s On!

Soup’s On!

Every home chef should have a rich & filling soup recipe in his or her repertoire to enjoy at mealtime when chilly temperatures set in.   Puree of Split Pea Soup | Makes 8 servings Split Pea Soup is often a staple of soup lovers 

Merry Brunchmas

Merry Brunchmas

Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast & brunch foods on hand can ensure that those spending the night will have something tasty to eat when they rise in the morning. Few breakfasts are as beloved as French