My favorite delicacy from my local Chinese restaurant growing up was Moo Shu Vegetables. I had no qualms about eating meat, but the elements that I liked best about moo shu were the finely julienned, slightly crunchy cabbage, carrots and ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Moo Shu Vegetables (Low FODMAP, Vegan)
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Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Shrimp and Broccoli
I’ve been majorly feeling the cooking fatigue lately. I thought I had flattened the bell curve of carb consumption from the beginning of quarantine, but the last few weeks we have been hitting the pasta box hard for lack of better, quicker ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Shrimp and Broccoli
Gluten-Free Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage-Scallion Pancakes)
I like to think of this okonomiyaki recipe as the Japanese equivalent of latkes, with shredded cabbage instead of grated potato. Though this makes the dish no less pantry friendly, it does certainly make the prep much easier, as grating ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage-Scallion Pancakes)
Vegetarian Mushroom Hot And Sour Soup
I gained a lot of culinary influence from my college friend Salima, but no dish more so than hot and sour soup. Her influence did not necessarily come by way of the kitchen, as I’m pretty sure the only thing she attempted to cook while we were ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Mushroom Hot And Sour Soup
Vegetarian Japchae with Braised Eggs (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)
My recipe output has been at an all-time high recently. But it’s been at an all-time low on the site. Last week, you found out why. It was a good excuse, right?? I’ve taken my book creativity suck as an excuse to mine some of my friends’ ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Japchae with Braised Eggs (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)
Zucchini Noodle Pad See Ew
I am a pad Thai girl through and through, but it’s more out of necessity than anything else. While I can turn a blind eye to the delicious sweet brown sauce that those noodles are coated in and fool myself into thinking it is gluten-free, with ... Continue Reading about Zucchini Noodle Pad See Ew
Oven Roasted Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin with Maple-Ginger Glaze
I had a lot of influence from Ina Garten in the early stages of my cooking career, assuming I can count the times I was sous-chefing for my mom as official culinary experience. One of the dishes I became obsessed with for feeding a crowd was her ... Continue Reading about Oven Roasted Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin with Maple-Ginger Glaze
Vegan Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad with Greens and Herbs)
Back in January when I was in LA to film my latest episode of Home and Family, I ate for the first time at Night + Market. As a longtime Thai food-a-holic, the restaurant, which focuses on street food from Isaan, has been on my hit list for a ... Continue Reading about Vegan Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad with Greens and Herbs)
Black Fried Rice with Snap Peas, Hemp Seeds and Scallions
This black fried rice recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends at USA Rice & TheFeedfeed. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my at-home Chinese takeout) possible! While ... Continue Reading about Black Fried Rice with Snap Peas, Hemp Seeds and Scallions
Healthy Mongolian Beef with Gluten-Free PF Chang’s Sauce
This is my first year missing Jewish Christmas. You know, the holiday when those of us without a Christmas tree drown our bitterness in scallion pancakes, Mongolian beef, and whatever other delicacies the local PF Chang’s is dishing ... Continue Reading about Healthy Mongolian Beef with Gluten-Free PF Chang’s Sauce
Gluten-Free Korean BBQ Chicken with Spicy Gochujang Sauce
This Korean BBQ chicken recipe comes together quickly and easily in one pan. The spicy gochujang sauce is gluten-free and can be made low FODMAP by excluding the garlic. The glazed chicken thighs are sticky, spicy and slightly sweet - a healthy ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Korean BBQ Chicken with Spicy Gochujang Sauce
Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
According to the Chinese calendar, we've officially moved out of the year of the Fire Rooster and into the year of the Dog. I for one could not be more excited to leave any fiery animal behind in favor of something more grounding. To celebrate, ... Continue Reading about Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
Sesame Sheet Pan Salmon with Turnips and Bok Choy
The last time I cooked a dish without garlic or onion was...never. Okay, it might have been a few weeks ago, when I made this Ayurvedic dish. But like any good girl who earned her cooking stripes in Italy, alliums make my culinary world go ... Continue Reading about Sesame Sheet Pan Salmon with Turnips and Bok Choy
Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
No sooner had the virtual ink dried on last week’s Friendsgiving post than I was invited to a a festive holiday gathering this past weekend. The potluck theme? Asian Friendsgiving. And what veggie side does one bring to said table? Why these Sesame ... Continue Reading about Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Miso Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Tomatillo Sauce
My recent trip to Colorado was a far cry from my last trip to the state. And not just because I got to meet the famed gal behind this Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl recipe. Or ride ponies, or eat many many epic meals. For all those good times, the ... Continue Reading about Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Miso Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Tomatillo Sauce
Fresh Sesame Soba Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
A question I’ve been getting a lot on the road (unsurprisingly) is: how do you maintain your wellness habits while on the road? Unfortunately, I don’t have a down pat answer. But I am proud to say that, after one month of popping around the ... Continue Reading about Fresh Sesame Soba Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
“Tom Kha Gai” Inspired Thai Chicken and Rice Casserole with Leeks
I know you’ve often wondered what would happen if your favorite chicken and rice casserole went to Thailand and came back with a scandalous love child. The answer is THIS. Yes, my Tom Kha Gai rice casserole is that love child. And it also might ... Continue Reading about “Tom Kha Gai” Inspired Thai Chicken and Rice Casserole with Leeks
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein with Shitakes and Bok Choy (Gluten-Free)
It’s fairly well documented that I have a serious Thai takeout addiction. Back in the day though, it was far more common for the contents of my red and white to-go boxes to include mooshoo pork and vegetable chow mein. My love of noodles runs ... Continue Reading about Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein with Shitakes and Bok Choy (Gluten-Free)
Chinese Stir Fry Green Beans with Pork, Ginger and Chiles
The irony of being a private chef is that the cooking I do for others is often the biggest thing that gets in the way of the cooking I do for myself. It’s a well-known pitfall in the restaurant business: chefs are great at taking care of others ... Continue Reading about Chinese Stir Fry Green Beans with Pork, Ginger and Chiles
Speedy Five-Spice Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls with Quinoa and Kefir-Jalapeno Crema
A few weeks ago a beautiful new cookbook landed on my doorstep. As a psycho like myself is prone to do, I immediately went through with a pad of sticky arrows to determine the first recipe that should be initiated into my kitchen. And after a brief ... Continue Reading about Speedy Five-Spice Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls with Quinoa and Kefir-Jalapeno Crema
Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
During my youth, I had a tendency to eat the same thing for lunch every day. Around the age of 6, I went through a tuna salad sandwich phase. And being the demanding creature of habit that I was, I would shame my mother into making one for my brown ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Vegan Black Sesame Milkshakes
My sweet tooth wasn’t fully eradicated by the vice detox during the dark, sugar-free days of 2015. Yes, I’ve been better about not picking up half a dozen over-priced French macaroons on my way home from the dentist. Which thanks to my contrary ... Continue Reading about Vegan Black Sesame Milkshakes
Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Compared to many people, my autoimmune story was fairly tame and straight forward. There were no epic climaxes in the form of bodily collapses, misdiagnoses, or hospitalizations. My body’s unraveling contained subtler warning signs—the kinds that ... Continue Reading about Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Paleo Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Pumpkin-Seed Scallion Pesto
It’s always fun, in a slightly worrisome and embarrassing sort of way, when I get asked to teach someone a dish I’ve never made before. And such was the case with this cauliflower mashed potato recipe. For potato lovers like myself, cauliflower can ... Continue Reading about Paleo Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Pumpkin-Seed Scallion Pesto