InstantPot Bulgogi

Nothing says comfort like a warm bulgogi bowl! The steak is so tender with a salty, sweet flavor that is unforgettable. I love topping my bowl with pickled carrots for a wonderful crunch and a tang. I also always pair it with a soft boiled egg because that runny yolk is just too perfect forContinue reading “InstantPot Bulgogi”

Peruvian Chicken with a Cilantro-Serrano Sauce

Oo la la – this chicken is the fanciest I have ever made! It is smoky and has a touch of heat from the sauce. It is so flavorful and the chicken becomes so tender and juicy! The sauce is also so creamy and so light and fresh – I could honestly put it onContinue reading “Peruvian Chicken with a Cilantro-Serrano Sauce”

Teriyaki Chicken Udon

An easy stir fry that will have you licking the bowl and ditching the takeout! I opt for carrots, broccoli and mushrooms for my vegetables of choice, but you could easily swap these for some of your favorites – red bell peppers and snap peas would be great additions! The chicken marinade also doubles asContinue reading “Teriyaki Chicken Udon”

Harissa Chicken + Flatbread

Homemade flatbread is not only superior to store bought, but it is actually SO simple and only requires a few ingredients! It is no fuss and takes only an hour to rise – just make sure your yeast is fairly new. Funny fact – when I started making flatbread at home, I was using yeastContinue reading “Harissa Chicken + Flatbread”

Coconut Caribbean Chicken Bowls

This recipe came together by a happy mistake! I had some leftover coconut chicken and black beans and thought lets throw some rice, avocado and lime juice on it and call it good. This flavor combination turned out so much better than I could have imagined. Now, this is not traditional Caribbean bowls, but whenContinue reading “Coconut Caribbean Chicken Bowls”

Asian Braised Short Ribs

These short ribs are so tender and rich. They have a slightly sweet, salty, spicy flavor that isn’t too overwhelming. The meat just falls off the bone when these are done you won’t even believe it! I opt for the InstantPot for these because it cooks so much quicker and still results in such aContinue reading “Asian Braised Short Ribs”

Slow Braised Beef

Fall is here and I love braising and slow cooking meats. I’ve done a variation of this a few times, but they just keep getting better each time, like a fine wine that tastes better with age! As my cooking continues and I develop my skills and learn more flavors and profiles and cooking techniques,Continue reading “Slow Braised Beef”

Thai Coconut Shrimp

Super easy, warm, creamy and coconutty dish that is full of so many vegetables. It is perfect on a chilly night and doesn’t require too much work or too many ingredients or steps! You can basically throw everything in one pot and call it a day. From start to finish this takes about 30 minutes!Continue reading “Thai Coconut Shrimp”

Brown Butter Pasta

This pasta dish screams fall and comfort. It is nutty, buttery, and so rich. Browning the butter brings out such a deep flavor with a hint of nuttiness to it – once you start browning butter, you may never go back! I love adding blistered tomatoes with this to add some freshness and lightness toContinue reading “Brown Butter Pasta”

Thai Coconut Chicken

Noodle bowls are one of my favorite things – they are light, filling and so flavorful. This dish is inspired by one of my favorite spots in Seattle that has the best vermicelli bowls around! I wanted to create something similar at home so I can enjoy it all year round without having to getContinue reading “Thai Coconut Chicken”