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Ahi Tuna Sushi Tower

Ahi Tuna Sushi Tower

The Ahi Tuna Sushi Tower is an absolute showstopper.  Get your smartphones ready because you’re going to want to snap some pictures before totally devouring into it. (more…)

Couscous with Pine Nuts

Couscous with Pine Nuts

When you want just one couscous recipe that you can always count on…this is it!  This Couscous With Pine Nuts recipe will give you the perfect texture and delicious flavor each and every time. (more…)

Japchae 잡채 – Korean Glass Noodles

Japchae 잡채 – Korean Glass Noodles

Japchae is one of those meals I’ve enjoyed throughout my childhood.  My mom didn’t make it often, but when she did it was always when there was something to celebrate like a birthday or some festive holiday.  Whenever I smelled Japchae coming from the (more…)

Rainbow Fruit Salad

Rainbow Fruit Salad

A Rainbow Fruit Salad never fails to bring sweet smiles and happy vibes.  Nothing fancy…just pure joy. (more…)

Homemade Basil Pesto

Homemade Basil Pesto

Homemade Basil Pesto is super easy and super quick.  You’ll love the freshness of the herbs, the aromatic flavors from the nuts, and the depth of flavor added from the freshly grated Parmesan. (more…)

Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta is daughter #1’s favorite.  She’s loved it ever since her host-mom made it for her during her student exchange program in Milan.  It was only a matter of time before I (more…)

Crunchy Asian Salad

Crunchy Asian Salad

Love this Crunchy Asian Salad!!!  I’ve been stocking my refrigerator with crispy vegetables and making a double batch of the Asian Salad Dressing so that I can prepare this salad at a moment’s craving (which by the way has been just about everyday for lunch). (more…)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon

This is Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon.  It’s really really good.  You need to try it.  You can go straight to the recipe now (stroll down)…or read further if you need more convincing… (more…)

Kimchi Bibim Guksu (spicy cold somen noodles)

Kimchi Bibim Guksu (spicy cold somen noodles)

When you’re on a ‘happy diet’ (aka eating what makes you happy), what’s on your list?  For me, way on top of the list, is Kimchi Bibim Guksu (which literally means kimchi mixed noodles).  It’s spicy (gochujang), tangy (rice wine vinegar), sweet (honey) and (more…)

Mexican Corn (off the cob) Salad – Esquites

Mexican Corn (off the cob) Salad – Esquites

This Mexican Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is my new favorite side dish that has earned its permanent spot at the table whenever we have Taco Night.  It’s basically corn taken off the cob, toasted (slightly charred to emulate a roasted effect) in a hot (more…)