Lunch/Dinner

Chinese Green Onion Pancakes

Posted on May 13th, 2020

We grew up eating these green onion pancakes at our favorite Chinese restaurant--they're light, crispy, chewy, and filled with flavor. A classic…

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Vegetable Tempura with Vegan Dipping Sauce

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2020

Looking for an easy dinnertime recipe? This restaurant-quality Japanese vegetable tempura takes just 30 minutes to make and is a great way to use up…

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Japanese Tofu Katsu Curry

Posted on Nov 4th, 2019

This Japanese Tofu Katsu Curry is the perfect vegetarian-friendly comfort food. Made in only 30 minutes, this dish makes a great bento lunch,…

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Esquites (Warm Mexican Corn Salad)

Posted on May 13th, 2019

When it comes to comfort food, nothing is more a-peeling than this homemade street food known as Esquites, or Warm Mexican Corn Salad. With only a…

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Vegetarian Bangers and Mash

Posted on Jul 20th, 2017

"Bangers and Mash" is a quintessentially British meal with a predictably bizarre-sounding name. The word "bangers" comes from an…

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Orange-Glazed Tofu Bowls

Posted on Feb 23rd, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BalancedMealsMadeEasy…

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Hong Kong Style Ketchup Fried Rice

Posted on Jan 24th, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KetchupWithFrenchs…

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Roasted Maple Brussel Sprouts

Posted on Jan 13th, 2017

"I've never met a brussel sprout I didn't like!" ...said nobody ever. My first encounter with the infamous brussel sprout didn't happen…

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Top 10 Recipes of 2016

Posted on Dec 29th, 2016

A few weeks ago, I posted some of my very favorite photos from this year. Now that it's the last Thursday of 2016, I'm throwing back to some of…

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Risotto Al Funghi (Mushroom Risotto)

Posted on Nov 5th, 2016

In a way, it's a bittersweet feeling to sit down and write what I suddenly realize will be my final (dedicated) post about my travel in Europe this…

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Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta with Jalapeno Poppers

Posted on Nov 1st, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.…

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Watercress Pesto Pasta

Posted on Oct 17th, 2016

 Europe trip recap! If you haven't caught up on my three-week sojourn in the other hemisphere, so far I've talked about British bakeries, spending…

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Game Day Recipes: Easy Picante Cream Cheese Dip + Rollups

Posted on Oct 5th, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.…

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Quinoa Salad

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2016

Guess who's back, back again? I'll give you a hint: it's this girl, and she's back all the way from beeeeautiful Europe! Okay, that was more of an…

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Zucchini Tomato Marinara Pasta with #OXO

Posted on Feb 28th, 2016

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" If you were standing in my apartment earlier this morning, that would have been the inarticulate sound from the…

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Tofu Pineapple Veggie Rice Bowl with Tangy Asian Peanut Sauce

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChineseNYeats #CollectiveBias It…

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Parmesan Cheddar Broccoli and LEAN CUISINE® Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Posted on Jan 19th, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.…

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Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks

Posted on Jan 7th, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EatLightEatRight #CollectiveBias I…

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Easy Squash Casserole

Posted on Nov 16th, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturallyCheesy #CollectiveBias Need…

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Vegetarian Tomato Bisque + Veggie Corn Dogs

Posted on Oct 27th, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FallWithATwist…

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Honey Walnut Tofu with Long Grain and Wild Rice

Posted on Sep 21st, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #justaddrice #CollectiveBias Growing…

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Marinated Tempeh + Ube Tacos with Homemade Chipotle Sauce {vegan}

Posted on Sep 3rd, 2015

So, guys. Guys.  I think I just told my advisor that I'm a food blogger. Say what? Yep, it slipped out right in the middle of our last…

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (Vegan!)

Posted on Jul 27th, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampbellSavings #CollectiveBias You…

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Grilled Vegetable & Veggie Burger Naan-wich

Posted on Jul 13th, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillWithATwist #CollectiveBias It's…

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Extra Easy Hummus

Posted on Jun 21st, 2015

The following post has nothing to do with hummus, and it certainly isn't "extra easy" for me to talk about. I'll share the recipe for this hummus at…

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Roasted Broccoli + Sweet Potato Black Rice Bowl with Sesame Miso Dressing { #VegFlavorBible Giveaway! }

Posted on May 14th, 2015

Whether you're a long-standing vegetarian (or vegan!), or just someone who loves cooking and hunting for the perfect flavors to accompany your…

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Grilled Cheese Rollups

Posted on Apr 15th, 2015

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PourMoreFun #CollectiveBias (Psst! If you…

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The Very Best Kimchi Fried Rice for #SundaySupper

Posted on Apr 5th, 2015

I rarely get hungry while editing my photos for this blog (I know, shocker!), but every once in a while something like this Kimchi Fried Rice happens…

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Picnic Perfect Cauliflower Salad for #SundaySupper

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2015

Considering it's been 90+ degrees for the past two weeks already, to say we're in "springtime" might be something of a misnomer. Scorching heats and…

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Miso Kale Salad with Apples, Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, + Feta

Posted on Mar 15th, 2015

Luck isn't just a condition of our existence. It's something we can make happen. It's an attitude. Granted, some people simply are lucky.…

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Creamy Carrot Peanut Soup

Posted on Dec 27th, 2014

I will always be young at heart, but I'm a stodgy old grandma in stomach. I should know--I just spent the past week with my grandma and spent…

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Creamy Gochujang Peanut Pasta Salad for #SundaySupper

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2014

It feels slightly perverse to be back posting about delicious food and rich baked foods after watching the latest installment of The Hunger…

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Gochujang Peanut Asian-Style Pasta for #SundaySupper

Posted on Jul 20th, 2014

It's my first post as part of the Sunday Supper family! If you are stopping by because you're a #SundaySupper member, be warned: I MIGHT  LOVE YOU…

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Posted on Dec 19th, 2013

During my training to become a teacher, I was taught one cardinal rule--the one rule everyone must obey to maintain their sanity, well-being, and…

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LWOM: Kimchi Pancakes, Okonomiyaki (and Other Things Tacky, From Sam-I-Am)

Posted on Nov 13th, 2012

I'm not Sam--but take a look! Sam-I-am is in this book. I'm sure you all know how Sam-I-am... Loves a good dish of green eggs and ham. But…

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Mediterranean Couscous and Kashk E-Bademjan

Posted on Oct 1st, 2012

Happy belated Mid-Autumn Festival! To celebrate, we went Greek. Which makes no sense if you don't think about it--but if you do think about for…

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Tempura Mushroom Sushi Roll

Posted on Aug 27th, 2012

Warning: This post contains variable degrees of geekiness that may be unsuitable for some acculturated persons. Continue reading at your own…

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Tofu Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Honey Peanut Dipping Sauce

Posted on Jul 26th, 2012

I still remember my cousin telling me a while back about how I would go trumpeting around when I was younger on my high horse, informing anyone and…

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