20 minute ramen noodles are a must-make this week!
I mean, look at that. Easy. Delicious. Full of flavor! (more…)
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20 minute ramen noodles are a must-make this week! I mean, look at that. Easy. Delicious. Full of flavor! Dinner is on the table in minutes. And that egg! Oh we are going to talk about that egg. These noodles are a spin off of the my 15 minute sesame ramen noodles from my last […]
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20 minute ramen noodles are a must-make this week!
I mean, look at that. Easy. Delicious. Full of flavor! (more…)
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These sesame noodles are colorful and completely irresistible! I’m always excited when I find sesame noodles amongst a plethora of dishes at a gathering. As a solo…
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These sesame noodles are colorful and completely irresistible! I’m always excited when I find sesame noodles amongst a plethora of dishes at a gathering. As a solo dish, I crave noodles with a little more color, perhaps, and more texture and flavor. Must be the “maximalist vegetarian” in me. Always more veggies!
This riff on sesame noodles is exactly what I’ve wished for. This recipe features tender noodles and green onions, of course. I replaced some of the noodles with tons of crisp raw veggies, plus I added tiny sesame seeds, toasted to bring out their best.
The bold but simple seasonings include soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger and garlic, and a generous sprinkling of fresh cilantro (omit it if you don’t like it). I added some chili flakes for extra heat, which you can scale up or down to suit your preferences.
From what I’ve read, sesame noodles likely originated in the Sichuan province of China (please let me know if you know more). These noodles are not authentic, but they are tasty. I can’t stop going back for more.
Bring these noodles to a gathering or serve them as a side dish. They are nice at room temperature or chilled. Or, turn this recipe into a light meal by adding shelled edamame, crispy baked tofu or a fried egg or two. This recipe keeps well for several days in the fridge, and packs well for lunch.
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This ramen noodle crunch salad is def my new favorite salad. It’s only May so I can assure you that I will say that approximately nine more times before the warm season is over. But still. Here we go! First summer salad of the year! This salad is SO easy. Throw everything together, let it […]
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This ramen noodle crunch salad is def my new favorite salad.
It’s only May so I can assure you that I will say that approximately nine more times before the warm season is over. But still.
Here we go! First summer salad of the year!
This salad is SO easy. Throw everything together, let it chill for 30 minutes and serve. It’s simple but everyone loves it. And I’m guessing you’ve maaaaybe had a version of it before? We used to eat this all the time when I was a kid and especially when I was in high school. Pretty sure it was a graduation party staple!
This version is loaded with tons of fresh chopped veggies.
And while it tastes like lovely 90s nostalgia, it is updated quite a bit!
First, a mix of shredded kale and cabbage. Both wilt down when covered in dressing but they manage to hold some crunch too, which is the whole point of this thing.
I also like to add in some thinly sliced red pepper and shaved carrot for more texture. And flavor! And color too? Yes sure.
The dressing is an incredible mix of toasted sesame oil, honey, rice wine vinegar, ginger and even a little lime. I remember making this from a recipe book my mom had back when I was in high school and it used lots of vegetable oil and sugar. So I swapped them!
For even more crunch: toasted sunflower seeds and almonds. I’m pretty sure these are somewhat standard in the salad.
And for the final, extra, expected but wonderful crunch: the ramen noodles! I usually use the classic in the pouch, but since I’ve been making my own version of ramen at home, I often have these noodles on hand. They are thinner than the most known brand but they work great. They are so crunchy and then as the salad sits, they get fantastically CHEWY.
I’m in love with this salad as a weeknight side dish. Or even as the main dish, served with a side of eggs or something! I mean, I’d do that. You could also of course add in shredded rotisserie chicken or even shrimp if you’d like.
But the main reason I’m sharing it now is because Memorial Day is coming up and this is the IDEAL side dish to serve with burgers or hot dogs.
It’s refreshing, it’s crisp, it’s light, but at the same time it’s loaded with tons of flavor and texture. Even the veggie haters love it!
You can make the salad ahead of time. Truthfully, it gets better as it sits. Even if we can’t have our usual huge Memorial Day parties, you can relieve a bit of cooking in the moment by making this ahead.
And finally, it makes for such a good picnic or poolside lunch!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m just going to go eat it for lunch.
Crunchy heaven.
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Need a quick noodle fix? These simple soba noodles are fast and full of flavor: perfect as an Asian style side dish or easy dinner. Need a quick noodle fix? Try these simple soba noodles! Soba are a Japanese buckwheat noodle, and they’re perfect as a component for a fast and easy dinner. Done in about 15 minutes, they’re covered in a zingy sauce of soy, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Throw them in a bowl and top with an egg or sauteed shrimp, and you’ve got dinner! Because they’re so fast, Alex and I have been relying on them as a crutch for quick weeknight meals. They’re also a great side dish for Asian-style meals like Teriyaki Salmon or Shrimp and Broccoli. Here’s what you need to know about soba! Types of soba noodles Soba are a traditional Japanese buckwheat noodle. They’re easy to find at your local grocery, either in the noodles section or near the Japanese ingredients. Because they’re made with buckwheat flour, most soba are naturally gluten-free. However, some brands also have wheat flour in them: so make sure to check the package if you eat gluten free. There […]
Need a quick noodle fix? These simple soba noodles are fast and full of flavor: perfect as an Asian style side dish or easy dinner.
Need a quick noodle fix? Try these simple soba noodles! Soba are a Japanese buckwheat noodle, and they’re perfect as a component for a fast and easy dinner. Done in about 15 minutes, they’re covered in a zingy sauce of soy, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Throw them in a bowl and top with an egg or sauteed shrimp, and you’ve got dinner! Because they’re so fast, Alex and I have been relying on them as a crutch for quick weeknight meals. They’re also a great side dish for Asian-style meals like Teriyaki Salmon or Shrimp and Broccoli. Here’s what you need to know about soba!
Soba are a traditional Japanese buckwheat noodle. They’re easy to find at your local grocery, either in the noodles section or near the Japanese ingredients. Because they’re made with buckwheat flour, most soba are naturally gluten-free. However, some brands also have wheat flour in them: so make sure to check the package if you eat gluten free.
There is a lot of variation in soba noodle brands! Alex and I have tested dozens, and we find that every brand of soba is different. Some are very thin and tend to break, so we try to look for soba that are thicker and hold up better. Make sure to experiment a bit to find the brand of soba that you like best.
This soba noodles recipe is fast and easy to make, and most of the ingredients are pantry staples! It’s essentially a pantry meal aside from the green onion. So you can leave out the green onions if you don’t have them on hand! Here’s what’s in this soba noodles recipe:
Here’s an important note about cooking soba noodles: rinse them after they’re done cooking! Rinsing pasta is not required for something like Italian spaghetti or penne. But for soba, rinsing is necessary to remove starch the builds up during cooking.
If you don’t rinse, here’s what happens: the soba becomes very gummy and mushy. It also absorbs the sauce and becomes dry instead of saucy. So please: rinse your soba after cooking! You’ll notice a big difference.
This soba noodles recipe contains a little secret ingredient: miso! If you’ve never cooked with it, we highly recommend getting a container for your fridge (and it lasts for months). Miso is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that’s full of nutrients and savory flavor (or, umami). Umami is the so called “fifth flavor” after sour, salty, sweet, and bitter. It adds incredible flavor to any dish!
You can find miso at most major grocery stores near the other Japanese ingredients. There are many different types of miso, all with different flavors: red, yellow, and brown. Alex and I used brown miso here, which contributed to the dark color of these noodles.
Since we cook mostly plant based, Alex and I tend to use it to get a meaty or cheesy flavor in recipes. It’s great in Easy Miso Ramen, and even works to substitute Parmesan flavor in our Vegan Pesto!
For the best flavor, garnish these soba noodles with toasted sesame seeds! Of course, you can just use straight up sesame seeds. But toasting your sesame seeds in a pan heightens the nutty flavor considerably. It’s almost like using salt on food: it brings out the existing flavor and takes it to new heights! It only takes 3 minutes to toast sesame seeds, and you can store leftovers in a sealed container for months. Go to How to Toast Sesame Seeds.
Now for the fun part: how to make these soba noodles into a meal! You can serve them as part of an easy dinner main dish, or a side to an Asian style entree. Here’s what we recommend:
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
PrintNeed a quick noodle fix? These simple soba noodles are fast and full of flavor: perfect as an Asian style side dish or easy dinner.
*Toasting the sesame seeds really brings out the nutty flavor! It takes only 3 minutes and you can taste the difference. Store toasted sesame seeds for months in a sealed container in the pantry.
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These delicious black sesame linzer cookies look just like a whole team of edible Totoros!! I’ve always loved Studio Ghibli movies (never have been much of a Disney person) and Totoro is definitley one of the most iconic characters from their movies. I’m preeeeetty pumped because tomorrow, Netflix is dropping a whole catalogue of Ghibli movies which means I can watch them ALL. THE. TIME. The soundtracks of their movies are so soothing and since I’ve watched most of them multiple times now, they make the perfect kind of movie to have on in the background as I’m working. I’m usually not the kind of person who enjoys overly decorated desserts (you will never see me make a fondant-covered cake of my own free will). Because of this, I did NOT want to make a boring sugar cookie with coloured frosting, decorated like Totoro. The dough and filling did most of the work for me as I used a black sesame dough for the grey fur and a lemony creme fraiche ganache for the white fur of the belly! I added little leafies to some of their foreheads using candy melts leftover from a food styling job. Candy melts were […]
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These delicious black sesame linzer cookies look just like a whole team of edible Totoros!! I’ve always loved Studio Ghibli movies (never have been much of a Disney person) and Totoro is definitley one of the most iconic characters from their movies.
I’m preeeeetty pumped because tomorrow, Netflix is dropping a whole catalogue of Ghibli movies which means I can watch them ALL. THE. TIME. The soundtracks of their movies are so soothing and since I’ve watched most of them multiple times now, they make the perfect kind of movie to have on in the background as I’m working.
I’m usually not the kind of person who enjoys overly decorated desserts (you will never see me make a fondant-covered cake of my own free will). Because of this, I did NOT want to make a boring sugar cookie with coloured frosting, decorated like Totoro. The dough and filling did most of the work for me as I used a black sesame dough for the grey fur and a lemony creme fraiche ganache for the white fur of the belly!
I added little leafies to some of their foreheads using candy melts leftover from a food styling job. Candy melts were also used for the whites of the eyes and then very dark chocolate for the eyes, nose and whiskers. Royal icing would work for those jobbies too.
I made a card template of Totoro to be used for the cookies. It worked well but meant I had to hand cut every cookie which was VERY time consuming. Therefore the instructions below are just for the cookie dough and filling cut as regular circles. There’s a template below for if you want to print it and make your own but if you’re just here for a tasty cookie, go with the circles!
(note – It should be around 5cm wide so make sure the scale is correct before/after you’ve printed so you end up with the right size of template).
- Dough adapted from Alexandra Stafford via King Arthur Flour
- I handmade a card template of totoro to cut out the cookies with (around 5cm wide). Half of the cookies made were just the whole outline cut out. The other half of the cookies had the 'belly' cut out to make a hole for the lemon ganache to show through. I decorated them using piping bags with melted green & white candy melts and very dark chocolate. Please see the post above if you want to download the template!
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Do you love everything bagels? Me, too. They’ve always been my favorite. When we were little, our parents would take us to the bagel shop on Sundays.…
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Do you love everything bagels? Me, too. They’ve always been my favorite. When we were little, our parents would take us to the bagel shop on Sundays. I’d jump up and down for an everything bagel, while my brothers went for the asiago or cinnamon raisin options. No, thanks!
As an adult, I’ve begrudgingly come to realize that white bread doesn’t make me feel very good. So, I opt for whole grain bagels when bagels present themselves, even though what I really want is an everything bagel.
Imagine my delight when I discovered how to make my own everything bagel spice blend. Now I can make any bagel an everything bagel! I can even make toast taste like an everything bagel. You can use this blend on much more, as you’ll see below.
The trick to making the best everything bagel seasoning is to toast it in a skillet. If you think about it, everything bagels go through the oven with the seeds and spices on the outside, so the toasted flavor is key. Freshly toasted everything bagel seasoning tastes way better than store-bought blends, like Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” blend. Let’s make some.
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I was browsing some older cookbooks recently. There are so many really great new cookbooks that come out every season that it’s easy to forget some of the beloved ones waiting patiently on our shelves, for us to return to them. Before electronics came on the scene, I used to curl up every night under the cover with an actual book or two, before dozing…
I was browsing some older cookbooks recently. There are so many really great new cookbooks that come out every season that it’s easy to forget some of the beloved ones waiting patiently on our shelves, for us to return to them. Before electronics came on the scene, I used to curl up every night under the cover with an actual book or two, before dozing off to bed.
The downside was that I always ended up bookmarking recipes that I wanted to make, and I’d get excited, and start running up and down (in back and forth) in my mind, about how I’m going to gather the ingredients when I wake up the next morning. Recently one that I came across was a recipe for Multigrain Biscotti in a cookbook from the ’90s that had nearly two dozen ingredients in it. But they sounded so good, I made a little (okay…not-so-little) shopping list, for the next day, using that list as a bookmark, planning to make them the next day.
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As promised! This is the made-from-scratch version of the teriyaki stir-fry that my husband whipped up with our leftover veggies. He’s so good at improvising meals with…
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As promised! This is the made-from-scratch version of the teriyaki stir-fry that my husband whipped up with our leftover veggies. He’s so good at improvising meals with what we have on hand.
I loved it, and decided to come up with my own homemade teriyaki sauce to replace the jarred kind. This dish is inauthentic (maybe we can call it Asian fusion), but definitely delicious and healthier than take-out.
This stir-fry has a lot going for it. It’s simple to make, especially if your sauce is ready to go. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables—in fact, it’s made with more veggies than noodles. Lastly, it packs great for lunch.
You can change up this recipe however you see fit. You could substitute leftover brown rice for the noodles. Add crispy baked tofu, steamed edamame, scrambled eggs or a crispy fried egg for extra protein. How about a stir-fry for dinner tonight?
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I’m having a moment with za’atar, a classic Middle Eastern seasoning. Za’atar is a unique blend of herbal, earthy, savory, tangy and salty flavors. Za’atar has been…
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I’m having a moment with za’atar, a classic Middle Eastern seasoning. Za’atar is a unique blend of herbal, earthy, savory, tangy and salty flavors.
Za’atar has been enjoyed for centuries on the other side of the world, yet it has gained popularity in the U.S. over the past five years or so. To be honest, I didn’t understand the fuss when I sampled a za’atar blend from Trader Joe’s several years ago. But then…
Everything changed when za’atar landed on our table at Shaya in New Orleans. They simply mixed their house blend of za’atar with olive oil and served it with crusty bread, for dipping. I fell in love with za’atar that night, and couldn’t stop going back for more.
This recipe is my best attempt at recreating the flavors in Shaya’s recipe, and I think it’s pretty close. Za’atar is versatile and complements many savory meals—you’ll find all of my suggestions below.
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Thanks to KitchenAid for sponsoring this post I’ve been making a version of this blender mousse since I was a kid! I think my mum always let me and my brother make it because it’s incredibly easy to do and would satisfy our chocolate cravings since it’s so rich. All you need to do is heat the cream up and blend everything together until smooth, then chill it for a bit. It’s really more of a chocolate pot de crème but the super high speed blitzing action of the KitchenAid blender actually incorporates lots of tiny bubbles into the mixture meaning it has a lighter, moussier texture than a standard, custardy chocolate pot. I’ve changed the recipe slightly to make it more ‘grown-up’, adding tahini for an extra creaminess and bitter, toasty edge. I also switched the chocolate from a semi-sweet (~54% cocoa) to a bittersweet (70%) although you can use whichever chocolate you prefer here. I think even a milk or white chocolate would work well and would suit for a sweeter dessert. By using a darker chocolate, I made up for the increased bitterness by making a very quick & simple sesame brittle to serve with the mousse. […]
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I’ve been making a version of this blender mousse since I was a kid! I think my mum always let me and my brother make it because it’s incredibly easy to do and would satisfy our chocolate cravings since it’s so rich. All you need to do is heat the cream up and blend everything together until smooth, then chill it for a bit.
It’s really more of a chocolate pot de crème but the super high speed blitzing action of the KitchenAid blender actually incorporates lots of tiny bubbles into the mixture meaning it has a lighter, moussier texture than a standard, custardy chocolate pot.
I’ve changed the recipe slightly to make it more ‘grown-up’, adding tahini for an extra creaminess and bitter, toasty edge. I also switched the chocolate from a semi-sweet (~54% cocoa) to a bittersweet (70%) although you can use whichever chocolate you prefer here. I think even a milk or white chocolate would work well and would suit for a sweeter dessert.
By using a darker chocolate, I made up for the increased bitterness by making a very quick & simple sesame brittle to serve with the mousse. Just sesame seeds and sugar are needed, caramelised on the stove and rolled into a thin sheet. A few shards of that plus a dollop of tangy crème fraiche on top of each cup and you’re good to go.
Roughly chop the chocolate and add to the jug of your KitchenAid blender along with the tahini, egg, vanilla and salt. Put on the lid and blend together on a low speed for 30 seconds to help chop the chocolate up even more.
Place the cream into a small pot and heat on a low heat until just gently steaming. Remove from the heat. Turn the blender on to a low speed (1 or 2) and open the plastic fill cap of the blender lid – carefully but quickly pour in the hot cream then replace the plastic fill cap to prevent spillage.
Turn the blender up to high speed and blitz until uniform in colour throughout – you may need to stop the blender to scrape down the sides of the jug with a spatula to make sure everything is mixed.
Divide the mixture between 6 small glasses or ramekins and chill for at least 2 hours until completely cool and set. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche and some sesame brittle (recipe below).
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