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Honey Mustard Chicken Thigh Recipe

Have you guys ever played that game where all the animals in the world disappear and you can only eat one kind of meat for the rest of your life? (I know this isn’t relevant to all those non-meat…

Crab Rangoon Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs get a crab rangoon makeover: hard boiled eggs stuffed with cream cheese, crab, and…

Yesterday I looked in the fridge at a package of chicken breasts to only discover that they were turkey. Not that I have anything against turkey — I guess poultry is poultry is poultry? Anyway, my plan for the…

Steak and Egg Sandwich Recipe

I am obsessed with pretzel rolls. Actually, I’m kind of going through pretzel croissant withdrawal, so maybe I’m just substituting one love for another. Still, pretzel rolls are pretty damn delicious, especially when stuffed with steak,…

Kaya Toast: Coconut Jam on Toast Recipe

I have been wanting to make homemade kaya, or coconut jam, forever. Growing up, kaya was a staple at our weekend breakfast table. My mom would crack open a blue and yellow can of Yeo’s for me and my…

Irish Beef Stew Recipe

It’s Pi Day tomorrow and St. Patrick’s day on Monday so I thought I’d do a little mashup homage for a little festivity. Generally I’m not one of those people who celebrates every occasion under the sun (mostly because…

Vietnamese Irish Coffee Recipe

My favourite way to drink coffee is a bastardized version of Vietnamese coffee: espresso with just a touch bit of sweetened condensed milk stirred in. I do love traditional Vietnamese coffee too, with it’s rich, deep flavour and loads…

Quick & Easy Apple Tart Recipe

When I think of classic diner desserts I think of chocolate cake, sundaes and apple pie and ice cream. I kind of don’t get the whole warm apple pie and vanilla ice cream thing, but I do enjoy the…

Sweet Potato and Carrot Curry Soup Recipe

State Bird Provisions in San Francisco has been on my radar for a while. I've been meaning to try it even before Bon Appetit named it 2012's Restaurant of the …

Dry Mein Recipe from Aloha Kitchen

Do you dream of Hawaii? Its brilliant blue waves, soft sandy beaches, and lush green forests? When you think of Hawaiian food, do you think of pizza? Well, if you …

15 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Snap Pea Stir Fry

Skip the takeout and make this shrimp and snap pea stir fry at home. It’ll take less time than delivery, it’ll be healthier, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something. …

Oven Baked Orange Turkey

I think we can all agree that orange chicken is a thing, so why not orange turkey?! Think about it, it’s kind of festive and a great alternative to making …

Miso Coconut Chicken

Everyone has their favorite pantry staples and one of mine is coconut milk. I’m not sure why, but a can of coconut milk makes me feel safe. So much so that I have back-up cans, just in case. You…

Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast Recipe

Is it just me, or is brunch the best meal ever? Savory, sweet, carb-full or carb-less, meat-filled or meat-less, brunch is the bomb. The only problem with brunch (not like it’s a real problem) is that I can never…

Okonomiyaki Burger Recipe

I tend to get into food ruts. I’ll eat the same thing, over and over and over again. And the thing is, it doesn’t bore me. In fact, the freedom to consume my favourite foods for days in a…

Miso Pasta Salad Recipe

Miso is one of those super versatile ingredients that I find myself using more and more. Miso is like Pink. Not pink the color, but Pink the artist. It seems like she’s never in the spotlight, drama-wise, at least,…