One of the most popular comfort foods (at least in my universe) is congee. It’s the perfect meal to eat during cold and rainy days. It’s also a great hangover meal for people who are trying to bounce back from a wild night of partying and boozing. Congee is a rice … [Read more...]
Hamburger Buddy Recipe
Kids are such picky eaters. If you have small children or have taken care of a relative’s or friend’s child you’ll know that making them eat can be an exercise in futility and holding back your temper. All of the parents I know wish there’s a formula to make their kids … [Read more...]
Savory Meat Loaf
Meatloaf has always been the go-to recipe in our home when we need to prepare something filling and delicious in a short amount of time. I don’t know how many times a meatloaf has saved us when guests suddenly arrive unannounced and we have to feed them. What makes meatloaf … [Read more...]
Saffron Rice Pilaf
One thing that constantly stumps me whenever I cook a dish is thinking of other dishes to accompany the main course. You can only serve mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower so many times before you guests think you’re not a really creative cook. You can have a stupendously … [Read more...]
Summer Vegetable Strata
Breakfast recipes can sometimes become a bland mix of eggs, potatoes and breakfast meats that end up slowing you down more than energizing you for day. This delicious breakfast bake however, is filled with fresh seasonal vegetables for the tasty nutrients you need for the day and … [Read more...]
Delicious, Guilt-Free Stevia Banana Bread
Numerous articles and resources have warned us about excessive consumption of sugar. Taking too much sugar can increase your chances of developing a wide range of health issues – from diabetes, high blood sugar, increased triglyceride levels, and heart disease, to name just a … [Read more...]
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pancake or pizza with a variety of ingredients.  According to Wikipedia, The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "what you like" or "what you want", and yaki meaning "grilled" or "cooked". Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with Kansai … [Read more...]
Guilty Pleasures: Fig Newtons
A new feature on this blog: Guilty Pleasures, featuring food and drink that isn't necessarily good for you, but are certainly good. To me, anyway. To kick things off: Fig Newtons! Anyone who grew up in the 80's should remember Nabisco's slogan for these little … [Read more...]
A toast to Michael
Truly a sad day for millions of Michael Jackson fans around the world- but as with any death, I think this time is best spent celebrating the life of the recently deceased. That his death headlined on nearly all news sources, that people stopped working and condoled with each … [Read more...]