Category: Appetizers
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Mom’s Cucumber Kimchi Salad
This 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
My 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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Banana Mochi Bread
I 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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Viral Carrot Ribbon Salad
If you’ve never ribboned your carrots before – this is your sign to start! Using a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons transforms their texture: they become tender while still maintaining that satisfying crunch. When seasoned just right, they’re so delicious you can eat a whole bowl in one sitting, great for your health…
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Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips Recipe
Can you believe I’ve never had a crab rangoon before? Not because I didn’t want to—I just never came across them at my local Chinese restaurants. But I was so intrigued that I decided to make a dip version instead! I love the idea of dips because your chip (in this case, a crispy wonton…
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High Protein Dill Pickle Ranch Dip
It’s tangy, it’s savory, and it’s downright delicious! This Dill Pickle Ranch Dip is the ultimate companion for chips, veggies, or whatever you love to dip. Perfect for game day gatherings or meal prep, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition. With just 680 calories and 39g of protein in the entire bowl, this dip is…
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Easy Dumpling Recipe
This dumpling recipe is incredibly easy and versatile—you can use it for cabbage rolls, steamed or fried dumplings, Korean meat patties, meatballs, and more! For Lunar New Year 2025, I made Korean meat patties (Wanja Jeon) using my go-to dumpling filling. Traditionally, these patties include firm tofu, but to keep things simple, I skipped it.…
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3 Easy Puff Pastry Recipes
There are only three things I can bake with puff pastry: the twist, the danish, and the upside down tart. These easy recipes are fool proof and customizable to any flavors you’d like. I don’t consider myself a baker, but after making these recipes, you will feel like a professional! Guava Cheese Pastelitos Step 1.…
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Delicious Smashed Dates: Healthy Snack Ideas
Smashed dates have become my go-to healthy snack. They’re easily customizable to your own tastebuds. I’ve done smashed dates with peanut butter, bananas, pistachios, pomegranates, and even apples. I would have to say out of all of the varieties I’ve tried, peanut butter + dark chocolate reigns supreme. Dark chocolate and pomegranate comes at a…
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Matthew McConaughey Viral Tuna Salad Recipe
Never in a million years did I think I would be writing this post, but here I am. Matthew McConaughey’s tuna salad is having a moment on social media and I’m glad I tried it. When I first learned about this recipe, I was slightly taken aback by the addition of wasabi, frozen peas and…
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