How to Make Onigiri: A Perfect, Pocketable Snack

We think of sandwiches, granola bars, and muffins as great on-the-go snacks. But rice? In most cities in the U.S., you’d be hard-pressed to find a commuter snacking on rice (unless it’s puffed and in the form of a cereal bar).

The same is not true in …

We think of sandwiches, granola bars, and muffins as great on-the-go snacks. But rice? In most cities in the U.S., you'd be hard-pressed to find a commuter snacking on rice (unless it's puffed and in the form of a cereal bar).

The same is not true in Japan—balls of cooked rice called onigiri or omusubi are sold in convenience stores, elaborate food halls in department store basements, and specialty takeout restaurants. Savory and utensil-free snacks, they come in a variety of flavors and designs—some are even shaped like animals!—and wrapped in a sleeve of crisp seaweed (thus, napkin-free, too).

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Easy Peanut Sauce

Does anyone else absolutely love peanut sauce? Creamy, spicy, savory, and a little sweet, it’s a sauce that I’m equally happy drizzling over dinner or enjoying straight off a spoon. I can’t get enough! This peanut sauce recipe the fir…


Does anyone else absolutely love peanut sauce? Creamy, spicy, savory, and a little sweet, it’s a sauce that I’m equally happy drizzling over dinner or enjoying straight off a spoon. I can’t get enough! This peanut sauce recipe the first thing I turn to whenever I want to jazz up a simple stir fry, bowl, or salad at home. It’s super easy to make, and it calls for basic pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand (no fish sauce here!). Peanut butter gives it creamy texture, rice vinegar or lime juice makes it nice and tangy, tamari or […]

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Fresh Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are one of my favorite things to make when I’m trying to eat healthier after the holidays. I love stuffing rice paper wrappers with lots of fresh produce and digging in for a light & healthy yet totally fun lunch. For this spring…


Spring rolls are one of my favorite things to make when I’m trying to eat healthier after the holidays. I love stuffing rice paper wrappers with lots of fresh produce and digging in for a light & healthy yet totally fun lunch. For this spring roll recipe, I toss noodles with peanut sauce, then I finish them with avocado, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, and fresh basil and mint. How to Make Spring Rolls If you’ve never made spring rolls before, it may seem intimidating, but it’s really simple! Start by soaking rice paper wrappers, one at a time, in warm water […]

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Avocado Toast, 5 Ways

When avocado toast came onto the scene years ago, lots of people wrote it off as a trend. But as someone who still eats it for breakfast or lunch a few times a week, I have to say that I think avocado toast is here to stay! It’s super easy to mak…


When avocado toast came onto the scene years ago, lots of people wrote it off as a trend. But as someone who still eats it for breakfast or lunch a few times a week, I have to say that I think avocado toast is here to stay! It’s super easy to make, it’s healthy and satisfying, and it’s a blank canvas for flavorful seasonal toppings. What’s not to love? Below, you’ll find my basic avocado toast recipe along with 5 fun & fancy variations. Whether you toss them together for breakfast, enjoy them for lunch, or make them for a […]

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Detox Smoothie

This simple green detox smoothie is made with banana, pineapple, apple, spinach, and coconut water. It’s the perfect healthy smoothie for when your body needs a reset! Detox Smoothie I have never done a full on cleanse or detox, but I do love res…

This simple green detox smoothie is made with banana, pineapple, apple, spinach, and coconut water. It’s the perfect healthy smoothie for when your body needs a reset! Detox Smoothie I have never done a full on cleanse or detox, but I do love resetting my body with healthy foods after I have been traveling, after…

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How to Make Perfect Guacamole

The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade. Continue readi…

The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.

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Rolo Pretzels

You only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make these delicious Rolo Pretzels, a favorite sweet and salty holiday treat! Rolo Pretzels If you are looking for an EASY treat, you are in the right place because these Rolo Pretzels are beyond easy! I…

You only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make these delicious Rolo Pretzels, a favorite sweet and salty holiday treat! Rolo Pretzels If you are looking for an EASY treat, you are in the right place because these Rolo Pretzels are beyond easy! I think the hardest part is unwrapping all of the…

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Santa Board

This simple and healthy Santa Board is perfect for holiday parties, play dates, or every day snacking during December! Kids and adults love snacking on this fun Santa Board! Santa Board I am taking a break from all of the holiday cookie baking to share…

This simple and healthy Santa Board is perfect for holiday parties, play dates, or every day snacking during December! Kids and adults love snacking on this fun Santa Board! Santa Board I am taking a break from all of the holiday cookie baking to share this fun and festive Santa Board. This simple and cute…

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The BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip

If you want to impress guests at your next holiday party, make this spinach artichoke dip! It’s creamy, cheesy, and rich with briny artichoke flavor. In fact, it’s so good that every time we make it, Jack and I devour it standing at the kit…


If you want to impress guests at your next holiday party, make this spinach artichoke dip! It’s creamy, cheesy, and rich with briny artichoke flavor. In fact, it’s so good that every time we make it, Jack and I devour it standing at the kitchen counter. We can’t get enough! But I’ll let you in on a secret: this spinach artichoke dip is made of mostly veggies. Sure, it’s loaded with the essentials – spinach and artichokes – but it also contains a surprising veggie ingredient: cauliflower! Instead of using cream cheese, sour cream, or mayonnaise to make this dip’s […]

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Sugar Cookies

When I was a kid, my family’s sugar cookie recipe was the first thing that brought us back into the kitchen after Thanksgiving. We’d spend the weekend after the holiday rolling out dough, cutting out festive shapes, and decorating the cooki…


When I was a kid, my family’s sugar cookie recipe was the first thing that brought us back into the kitchen after Thanksgiving. We’d spend the weekend after the holiday rolling out dough, cutting out festive shapes, and decorating the cookies once they were baked. To me, baking sugar cookies still feels like the first sign that Christmas is on its way, and this easy sugar cookie recipe is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! It’s festive, fun, and simple to make, and the cookies themselves are delicious. They’re thick, delicate, and soft, with scrumptious crispy edges. […]

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