Hatch Chile Season is here. This is one of the best and easiest salsa verde recipes around. Only 4 ingredients let the smoke and spice of fresh Hatch chiles speak for themselves.…
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I wanna eat TOFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Who says tofu isn't good? I dare them to try this crispy pan-fried tofu and not like it. Crispy pan-fried tofu with a sweet and savory miso glaze. Perfect for a grain bowl or alone as a…
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This is how we roll: perfectly cooked steak, chewy vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs all tucked into a rice paper wrap and dipped into mixed fish sauce. Possibly the best summer meal you'll ever…
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A classic Vietnamese sweet, sour, and salty dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, sugar, garlic, and chilis. Liquid gold! Super easy to make and delicious with grilled meat, rice, noodles, rolls, and…
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Happy Friday! Here are some fun finds for your weekend reading pleasure. Hope it's by the pool…
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It's a red, white, and blueberry pie! Just quick note to share this American flag pie with you guys and to wish everyone a Happy Fourth! May there be a …
Mini everything pretzel dogs to celebrate the days getting chillier! Every morning before we go to work, Mike and I get up early to take a morning walk together. It's …
It's full on Christmas decorations and music over here in Tokyo. I can't wait to buy myself a traditional Christmas cake! Apparently, they celebrate Christmas by eating fried chicken (preferably …
This Vietnamese caramelized pork belly and spaghetti situation happened right before we moved house. (Ten years ago when I first wrote this post) I was cleaning out the freezer and found …
Last Friday in July...WHAT?!?! Hope you're somewhere cool or by a pool sipping on something sweet. Here are some fun and quirky internet reads…
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I love soft scrambled eggs. I love tamagoyaki. I love the mutant hybrid of the two: soft scrambled tamagoyaki eggs seasoned with sugar, soy, and mirin. Served on a fluffy bed of rice with…
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