I love chocolate thin mints, but they feel more like a winter or fall snack. I started to wonder if there could be a similar cookie, but one that was more suited to the warmer days in the spring and summer. Introducing Lemon Thins! Lemon Thins are a delightful snack that are perfect for serving […]
Taiwanese Sticky Rice was one of my favorite meals growing up – I’d request it for my birthday even! It’s a simple dish, but it holds a lot of nostalgic value in it for me personally. In general though, Taiwanese Sticky Rice makes a great weeknight dinner. Once you’re done with the preparation and initial
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Classic Granola is one of my favorites to make – it’s fast and easy, and such a versatile addition to any breakfast or even as a snack! As a breakfast item, it’s a staple for brunch served with milk or yogurt and topped with fresh fruit. It’s also the perfect snack to bring when hiking
Scallion almond crackers were one of the common snacks that my mom bought for us growing up. We would munch on them while doing homework or dip into soup for dinner. It’s such a nostalgic taste for me that I wanted to see if I could recapture that flavor now that I’m older. This isn’t
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Coffee mochi bun was always a rare treat for me. We typically have bread in the morning so usually look for more savory breads that we could have with sweet fruit on the side. As a sweeter bread, mochi buns didn’t quite make the cut. In addition to the taste profile, they’re typically on the
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Every home chef needs to have a rotation of easy vegetable side dishes to compliment their main course. This is vegetable stir-fry is one I have in my repertoire because it’s fast, easy, and adds a vibrant splash of color to balance out both the visual and health aspects of your meal. Although simple, this
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Braised bamboo shoot is one of the snacks my brother and I would fight each other for when we were growing up. We’d come home from school, rifle through the fridge for snacks, and spot the tupperware our mom had hidden in the back filled with this delicious spicy bamboo. It never felt like there
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Guava almond thumbprint cookie are perfect for afternoon tea or snack time. It’s quick, versatile, and the finished result is pretty to look at and easy to display! This paticular recipe features guava as the cookie filling, but you can easily substitute in a different fruit or chocolate. One of the principles we like to
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Asian celery salad is my go-to dish when I’m short on time or need to prep for a meal in advance. In fact, the longer you let it sit, the tastier it gets! It pairs well with a variety of main courses, or can be enjoyed as a savory snack throughout the day. More importantly,
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This is the recipe we use for kimchi fried rice in our house! It’s obviously not Taiwanese, but if you enjoy our other recipes, you might share our taste for this kimchi fried rice as well. 😀 Kimchi fried rice is perfect for a busy week night meal. Most of the ingredients we’re using here