It’s a big year for me and Jen. We are embarking on this motherhood journey together and welcoming two little boys into this world. Jen is currently 32 … Read more Braised Short Rib Pierogi
I’m pregnant with my first baby and it seems like the only thing I want to eat is pasta and pizza! When I’m not shoving cookies and ice … Read more Seafood Pasta in Parchment
One of the most memorable dishes I’ve ever eaten is a sesame cucumber salad, years ago at Ippudo in Singapore. The dish is called “GOMA Q”, and described … Read more Ippudo Cucumber Salad
I’ve had a claypot for years but it spends most of its life sitting forgotten in the dark corner of a cupboard gathering dust. How sad! I recently … Read more Garlic Mushroom Claypot Rice
Zha jiang mian (炸酱面) is one of my favorite home cooked Chinese dishes of all time. People tend to think of things like orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp … Read more Zha Jiang Mian
I moved to the Bay Area from Los Angeles two years ago, and one of the things I miss most is LA’s salads. I thought Chinese chicken salad … Read more Chopped Salad
Gnocchi is infamously difficult to get right, but when you do, it’s actually a lot less effort to make than fresh pasta. I’ve made my fair share of gnocchi that … Read more Fried Gnocchi with Garlic, Herbs, and Pesto
It’s nearly the end of May, and my local farmer’s market has been overflowing with plump, juicy, sweet red cherries. I buy them by the bushel and could … Read more Cherry Clafoutis
Last September, I went on a glorious sun (and wine) drenched honeymoon in Italy. We traveled through Rome, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, and Florence, catching the last of … Read more The Best Panzanella
Wedding and baby shower season is upon us again! If seeing non-stop engagement, wedding, and baby photos on Facebook wasn’t enough already, here’s a recipe for all of … Read more Mushroom Gruyère Quiche
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what an instant pot was when my coworker came in raving about it one day. “It was the biggest selling item on … Read more Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Belly on Rice)
Beef noodle soup is one of my favorite dishes to order at Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants. A huge, steaming bowl of chewy noodles floating in a dark soup, … Read more Beef Noodle Soup
