Author Archives: alysonalsop

Okay, so this is absolutely not real Katsu…and I mean no offense to anyone by making this dish and calling it “Katsu” – hence the “”. But sometimes you want something delicious and you have to work with what you have. This simple dish came about when I was craving some Katsu with a cabbageContinue reading “Quick Chicken Nugget “Katsu” Bowls”

Ya’ll, when I say this is the best thing I have made and eaten recently, I am NOT playing… I literally made this 3 days in a row and had to restrain myself from making it a 4th day because I feared hubby would not be thrilled. (he loved it though, trust). I could probablyContinue reading “Kofta Smash Tacos + Greek Salad”

Sheet Pan Kofta is such an easy, delicious way to mix it up! It comes together super quick and can be eaten in so many different ways – wrap it up in a lavash with veggies, put it on a flatbread with tzatziki, or eat it straight up with a fork! The Kofta has soContinue reading “Sheet Pan Kofta”

Okay, so yes McDonald’s has officially re-released their famous snack wraps, but I promise you, making these at home is the move and they are WAY BETTER..plus I heard that the McD’s version lacks chicken and nobody needs that in this world. This makes such a quick, and easy meal and everything I used wasContinue reading “Chicken Snack Wraps”

If you’re a Trader Joe’s fan, then you have probably seen their version of jalapeno poppers and don’t get me wrong, they are pretty good, but at like $5 for a bag of 8, the price just doesn’t make sense. I set out to create my own version with all the goodness at a fractionContinue reading “Jalapeno Wonton Poppers”

Even though this dish screams fall and winter vibes, I love making it year round because it is so flavorful and low effort. While it does take a decent amount of time, all the work comes from the oven, not you! You’ll have to do a little bit of prep and stovetop cooking, but itContinue reading “Braised Red Wine Beef”

Creamy, dreamy beans? Sign me up! I am always looking for delicious ways to include beans in my dishes because they are underrated and so good for you. Beans pack so much fiber and are great for heart health as well. They are also a fantastic source of plant based protein with so many benefits.Continue reading “Brothy Tomato Beans”

Does your chicken noodle soup need a lil upgrade? Then this recipe is exactly what you need! The lemon and ginger give it a wonderful flavor and you have to top it with chili oil for a lil kick that is perfect. There is just something about chicken noodle soup that is so comforting, butContinue reading “Lemongrass, Ginger & Lemon Chicken Soup”

This is one of my all time favorite meals to make in our home! It is so easy, so flavorful and packs a lot of vegetables. It reminds me of the lettuce wraps you’d find at a lot of Asian restaurants, but this version is made with turkey and probably less msg. You can alsoContinue reading “Turkey Lettuce Cups”

Looking for a delicious, easy, comforting dinner? This congee will hit the spot. If you’ve never had congee before, it is a rice porridge that is popular in Chinese cuisine. It is simple and can be customized to your preferences and tastes. It also comes together fairly quickly which makes it perfect for a quickContinue reading “Easy Chicken Congee”