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Carne Asada Quesadilla

The most time consuming thing in this recipe is making the caramelized onions. They take a lot of patience, but they yield a big reward. I love caramelized onions and will typically order a dish if it incorporates them because they are so delicious. They give such a deep flavor with a hint of sweetness,Continue reading “Carne Asada Quesadilla”

Dochi

What do you get when you combine donuts with mochi? DOCHI – mochi-donuts that are irresistible. Mochi donuts are not like your typical yeast raised donuts. They are light and chewy with a very different texture. Dochi is a popular Seattle bakery known for their mochi donuts and have some fun flavors! I also LOVEContinue reading “Dochi”

Bulgogi Bowls

I am currently in to super easy bowl meals, where I throw a bunch of components together in a bowl and make it a whole meal! I have also been really in to Trader Joe’s pre-marinated meats because it makes dinner so easy! There is nothing in cooking that says you have to spend hoursContinue reading “Bulgogi Bowls”

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I LOVE tacos. They are in my top 3 foods that I could without a doubt eat for the rest of my life with no complaints. There is just so much flavor and so many combinations, so you never get bored! These are someContinue reading “Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema”

The Moo Bar

The Moo Bar is a bubble tea shop located in South Lake Union near Whole Foods. They are known for their adorable reusable glass cups! Seriously, these cups are like the real reason I go there. They rotate their cups frequently, so they are always offering a new design and its fun to try toContinue reading “The Moo Bar”

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled onions add the perfect crunch and acidity to any dish! They also add a beautiful, vibrant color that makes any dish extra good looking! These are super simple to make and you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry already! I like to keep a jar in the fridge to add toContinue reading “Pickled Red Onions”

Cupcake Royale

I have been to Cupcake Royale many, many times in my 5 years in Seattle, but the cupcakes never seem to last long enough for me to take pictures of them! they are just that good! My personal favorite is The Gay – it is a rainbow sprinkle vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream. I amContinue reading “Cupcake Royale”

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Mexican food is a staple in our house. It is so versatile and offers so many dishes. It is also pretty much always guaranteed to be flavorful, I mean – meat, cheese, beans and salsa in some combination is always delicious! I feel that is it always pretty quick to whip up and keeps everyoneContinue reading “Chicken Burrito Bowls”

Cheesesteak-ish

I won’t claim this as a Philly Cheesesteak but it sure is delicious and similar! It starts with caramelized onions and thinly shredded beef piled high on a baguette with melted provolone. A classic Philly Cheesesteak has green bell peppers and uses cheese-wiz, neither of which I enjoy so I changed it up a bit!Continue reading “Cheesesteak-ish”

Biang Biang

Biang Biang is a cute little noodle shop in Capital Hill serving up traditional fresh, hand pulled Xi’An noodles. They have dry noodles, noodles in soup, fried noodles, baos, dumplings and more! Everything is made to order, so it comes out steaming hot and fresh and fairly quickly! It only took them 10-15minutes to bringContinue reading “Biang Biang”