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High Protein Breakfast Sandwich
View recipe: High Protein Breakfast SandwichSandwiched between a soft English muffin, a light layer of creamy mayo, and a perfectly melted slice of cheddar cheese lies the star of the show: a savory, high-protein egg and sausage patty. It’s hearty, flavorful, and exactly the kind of breakfast that keeps you fueled and satisfied. The best part? These little sandwiches are…
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Collagen Rich Chicken Bone Broth + Porridge (Jook / Congee)
View recipe: Collagen Rich Chicken Bone Broth + Porridge (Jook / Congee)Postpartum meal prep is back, and this time I’m making one of the ultimate collagen-heavy comfort meals: jook (aka congee, aka rice porridge). This dish is such a staple in many Asian households, and for me, it holds a lot of nostalgia. My mom would always make me a big pot of jook whenever I…
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Viral One Pan Curry Dumplings
View recipe: Viral One Pan Curry DumplingsRecipe by · Beginner Servings 4-6 servings Prep time 5 min Cooking time 25 min Calories – Make this with any curry sauce you’d like. My family prefers Thai yellow curry. Ingredients Directions Notes Enjoy! Share this recipe:
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Easy High Protein Quiche
View recipe: Easy High Protein QuicheAs I prepare for postpartum, I’ve been stocking up on quick meals that are warm, nourishing, and make life just a little easier. Next up: breakfast. These quiches are simple to make, high in protein, and endlessly customizable with different fillings. Once baked, they’re delicious and family-approved. I froze mine right after prepping, but you…
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Mom’s Cucumber Kimchi Salad
View recipe: Mom’s Cucumber Kimchi SaladThis is my mom’s simple recipe for my all-time favorite Korean banchan: it truly goes with anything and everything! I especially love pairing this cucumber salad with beef, rice, and a little seaweed. Recipe by · Beginner Servings 6 servings Prep time 15 min Cooking time 10 min Calories – Ingredients Directions Notes Using this…
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Steak Frites with Creamy Garlicky Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce
View recipe: Steak Frites with Creamy Garlicky Mushroom Peppercorn SauceMy husband took the kids on a little vacay so I could stay home and nest. In his words: “this is the last time for a LONG time you’ll have some alone time.” So I soaked it in: slow moments, a prenatal massage, clearing out little corners of the house, wandering the mall without a…
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Korean Seaweed Soup
View recipe: Korean Seaweed SoupThis nourishing soup, rich in calcium and iodine, is traditionally prepared for mothers during postpartum recovery to help rebuild strength and restore nutrients. In Korea, though, it carries meaning far beyond nourishment, it’s deeply symbolic. Known as miyeok-guk (seaweed soup), it’s the dish you eat on your birthday, a tradition that honors your mother’s sacrifice…
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Easy Korean Bone Broth
View recipe: Easy Korean Bone BrothI’m just a couple weeks away from giving birth, so I’m preparing as much nourishing food as I can before the baby arrives. In Korean culture, postpartum recovery is all about warm, collagen-rich meals, which means plenty of broth! We’re starting with the foundation: beef bone broth. It’s such a simple recipe, but definitely a…
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Banana Mochi Bread
View recipe: Banana Mochi BreadI came across a video on TikTok by creator Kristi and I knew I just HAD to make it. The banana bread looked so bouncy, chewy, and oh so incredible. I lowered the sugar content because I don’t like my banana bread overly sweet, and it came out perfect (for me)! It would be fun…
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Mom’s Galbi Jjim (Korean Short Rib) Recipe
View recipe: Mom’s Galbi Jjim (Korean Short Rib) RecipeI’ve been begging my mom for her Korean Short Rib (Galbi Jjim) recipe for years, and I finally got it! While my parents were visiting, I kindly (read: forcefully) asked her to make it with me so I could jot down every ingredient and step. I’ve tried to recreate it on my own so many…
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