Sesame Tomato Salad
This summery Tomato Salad with sesame ginger dressing and fresh herbs is an easy, delicious way to savor ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes! Vegan and gluten-free.
Asian Recipes
Empress Chicken
My empress chicken recipe combines juicy chicken pieces with a uniquely sweet, savory, and spicy sauce. Inspired by the popular takeout dish, my homemade version is ready in minutes! Need more Asian chicken recipes? Try my Hunan chicken, pineapple chic…
Keto Beef and Broccoli
My keto beef and broccoli recipe combines juicy flank steak with tender broccoli in an umami-forward sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes and only 3 grams of net carbs! Looking for more Asian keto dinner recipes? Try my keto egg roll in a bowl, keto ramen,…
Curry Fried Rice
My curry fried rice recipe combines fluffy rice with tender veggies and layers of delicate curry flavor. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s a unique twist on classic fried rice! Love your rice and grains? Try my Instant Pot sushi rice, couscous, coconut m…
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
This sesame-crusted seared ahi tuna salad recipe is deliciously refreshing and light! Served over fresh greens with avocado, cucumber, edamame, grated carrots, cabbage, radishes, and sunflower sprouts tossed in a ginger wasabi dressing.
Hunan Shrimp
My authentic Hunan shrimp recipe combines shrimp and tender veggies, all swimming in an addictive sweet and spicy sauce. Ready in 10 minutes and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Hungry for more stir fry recipes? Try my Hunan beef, Hunan chicken, empress…
Hunan Beef
This authentic Hunan beef recipe features tender strips of steak stir-fried with crisp veggies and simmered in a savory Hunan sauce. It’s made in one pan and tastes better than takeout! Craving more Asian-style beef recipes? Try my shaved steak, …
Air Fryer Tofu
This air fryer tofu features crispy marinated tofu bites that cook up in under 15 minutes! It’s healthy, easy to customize, and guarantees perfectly cooked tofu. Want more air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer salmon bites, air fryer coconut shrimp…
Chirashi Sushi Bowl
How to make a chirashi- a “scattered” sushi bowl with an assortment of fresh sashimi, vegetables and fresh herbs over sushi rice.
Temaki Hand Rolls
Learn how to make hand rolls (called temaki sushi) with seasoned sushi rice, smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, sprouts and mushrooms.
Sushi Rice
Learn how to make perfect sushi rice on the stovetop! Sticky yet firm, perfect for sushi rolls, hand rolls, nagiri, poke bowls and chirashi.
Summer Rolls
These summer rolls are stuffed with fresh, colorful veggies and served with an addictive creamy peanut sauce. They’re the perfect light meal or appetizer, and I love how customizable they are! Craving light and fresh Asian recipes? Try my tuna ta…
Hunan Chicken
This Hunan chicken recipe combines juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in an authentic savory and spicy Hunan sauce. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s WAY better than takeout!Craving delicious chicken recipes? Try my Huli Huli chicken, Peruvian …
20 Fresh Cucumber Recipes
Cucumbers are summer’s coolest overachievers. Here are 20 fresh, crunchy ways to turn them into salads, chilled soups, pickles, sauces, light meals, and more.
Salt and Pepper Tofu
This salt and pepper tofu recipe features pan-fried tofu with the perfect balance of delicate seasonings. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft in the middle, this cooks in 20 minutes. Love cooking with tofu? Try my air fryer tofu, crispy baked tofu, …
Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli can be so hit and miss, right? Sometimes it’s transcendent, other times it’s gloopy and chewy. I’ve figured out the secrets! If you’re a Chinese food lover, make this easy homemade Beef and Broccoli recipe for a healthy dinner that’s faster (and cheaper) than takeout. A few Asian pantry staples are all…
How to Cook Rice on the Stove
Do you know how to cook rice on the stove? It’s actually SO easy to make rice in a pot. I promise you don’t need a fancy rice cooker appliance! If you’re tired of burned, mushy, bland rice, we are going to fix that today! I will show you step by step exactly how I…
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Tender mouthwatering Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp is easy and versatile. Serve with coconut rice, in lettuce wraps, or in a rice noodle bowl. Gluten-free.
Coconut Rice
Fluffy, light and delicious, this easy Coconut Rice recipe is made on the stovetop and enhanced with coconut milk, lemongrass, and ginger. A vegan, gluten-free side dish in 30 minutes.
Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
I have tried several recipes for Cilantro Lime Rice–they all tasted the same as regular rice, with maybe some vague limey notions. I don’t ever want the lime in my life to be vague. This recipe, also known as Arroz Verde (Green Rice) brings the zip! We start with aromatic basmati rice, add a couple…
Chicken Tikka Masala Slow Cooker Recipe
I’ve been making this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe for years, but recently adapted it for the slow cooker. It is SO GOOD. I may never go back! Tikka Masala is the one dish that I never get tired of ordering at Indian restaurants and this version is super easy and tastes restaurant quality. Originally posted…
Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe
This traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich will blow your mind! A mini soft baguette, smeared with sriracha mayo, topped with thinly sliced marinated pork, pickled vegetables, and tons of cilantro. It’s heaven! Originally published July 19, 2018. This is the Best Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe This morning I went to Safeway at 6:45am. Never in my…
Thai Baked Chicken and Rice
This delicious oven-baked chicken and rice recipe is bursting with Thai flavor! A quick and easy one-pan meal, your whole family will love!
Chili Crisp Cauliflower
Golden and delicious roasted Chili Crisp Cauliflower is a fast and easy side dish or tasty appetizer with loads of flavor & crunchy texture.
Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Noodle Soup)
This Khao Soi recipe is rich, fragrant and delicious! It’s a Coconut Curry Noodle Soup that hails from Northern Thailand and can be made with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or our crispy tofu. Vegan-adaptable, GF. Watch the Video!