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”

Sheet Pan Nachos

Nachos are delicious! They are topped with so many delicious things that you can’t help but overeating. These nachos are super easy and tasty and they are made on a sheet pan, so it is perfect for sharing and quick cleanup! The perfect nacho has to be salty, cheesy, and spicy. Oh and soggy chipsContinue reading “Sheet Pan Nachos”

Taste ToGo

My Banh Mi adventure continues with Taste To Go. Taste To Go is a little shop located in an Asian Market near our house. I frequent the market, so I knew I had to stop for a Banh Mi! Banh Mi are just so delicious that its hard to not eat them every single day.Continue reading “Taste ToGo”

Taco Tour

Let’s taco bout it! Tacos are amazing, you all should know from my recipes that I LOVE tacos! There are so many varieties and toppings and it really is the perfect meat delivery system as Ron Swanson would say! But as much as I love tacos, not all tacos are created equal. You’ve got aContinue reading “Taco Tour”

Cactus

Each time I go to Cactus, I become more and more impressed with them. They offer delicious Mexican eats, but with a fresher, lighter twist to them! They offer fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, carne aside, and more! They also have a great selection of drinks and make some delicious margaritas! This is a great placeContinue reading “Cactus”

Shrimp Scampi

Pasta is always a good idea. And pasta with shrimp is an even better idea! This shrimp scampi is light and still indulgent but won’t leave you feeling too heavy and bloated afterwards. It is salty, lemony, and buttery. This is the perfect dish for a warm spring or summer evening with a crisp glassContinue reading “Shrimp Scampi”

Hood Famous

Hood Famous is a cute little shop in the International District known for all things ube! If you are not familiar with ube it is basically just a purple yam that is originally from the Philippines. It has a bright purple color and is slightly sweet, making for delicious and beautiful desserts and drinks. HoodContinue reading “Hood Famous”

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

As spring approaches, I find myself craving lighter, fresher meals. I love Mediterranean inspired meals during the summer because they are light and filling and oh so delicious. This dish is inspired by a recent trip to a little restaurant in Seattle called Sabine. They have delicious dishes that are light, healthy, and filing. whenContinue reading “Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower”

Taco Salad

Taco Salads are great – the have all the wonderful taco fillings with a little less guilt, less carbs, and more veggies. Growing up, my mom used to make taco salads almost every week! I loved them – they are easy to throw together and you can add just about anything. I prefer mine onContinue reading “Taco Salad”