Classic Pad Thai
click photo for more informationA good Pad Thai is all about a perfectly balanced sauce. It’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. The rest is easy assembly.
A good Pad Thai is all about a perfectly balanced sauce. It’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. The rest is easy assembly.
These savory popovers are made with sourdough starter–light, airy with lots of pop factor. They’re very easy to make.
A classic Spanish omelette with potatoes made heartier with Soyrizo.
My veggie take on Filipino Fresh Lumpia and some great tips for a flavorful sauce. The recipe for homemade lumpia wrappers is easy, too.
Kare-Kare is a Filipino peanut-based stew. Its traditionally long cooking time is cut in half with an Instant Pot but is just as flavorful.
Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon: this is vegan but carnivores will love it too. The shiitake “bacon” adds a lot of umami.
This banana bread is loaded with all the things I love: walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips. Use flax eggs to make it vegan. It’s a keeper.
Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich: made with homemade mushroom paté, marinated tofu, sambal mayo and loads of veggies.
Sourdough Rye English Muffins: Did you know that English muffins are super easy to make at home? Find out how.
Thai-Style Carrot Soup: silky and smooth with subtle Thai flavors, the humble carrot remains the star!
When it’s chilly outside or the forecast calls for rain, this is the easy, comforting soup you’ll want to turn to again and again.
Cardamom-Raisin Scones: these scones are flavorful enough on their own but a little butter and jam would be just as nice.
Embutido (meatloaf): made with turkey, stuffed with eggs and chicken sausage–dressed up but homey and comforting as the classic.
A lighter, easier version of a Thai classic, Tom Kha Gai, this chicken soup takes just a half hour to make but is just as flavorful.
The holidays are over but there’s no reason not to enjoy this Spiced Apple Bundt Cake–it’s the perfect year-round teatime treat.
Orange-Aperol Bars: The Aperol is optional but the apéritif adds just the right New Year cheer to these citrusy sweet treats.
Cranberry Curd Tart with Chocolate Shortbread Crust: a tasty and festive way to celebrate the new year.
This may be the easiest chicken recipe you can make but your guests will be none the wiser because of how fancy it looks–so flavorful, too.
A classic Asian technique for eggs, these quick-cured egg yolks will add an umami boost to soups, salads, rice, pasta and even avocado toast.
Even though they’re technically little cakes, these perfectly spongy madeleines would be a delightful addition to your holiday cookie tray.
If you love squid ink, this paella dish would be right up your alley. Full of seafood, umami goodness–and it’s super easy, too.
These madeleines have a lovely vanilla flavor with subtle coffee and chocolate notes–the perfect afternoon treat!