Category: Holiday
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Easy High Protein Quiche
As 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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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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Mom’s Galbi Jjim (Korean Short Rib) Recipe
I’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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Easy Korean Glass Noodles – Japchae
Korean Glass Noodles are traditionally a labor-intensive dish that can take over an hour to prepare, but my mom taught me a quick and easy method that takes just 30 minutes! It’s perfect for meal prep, parties, or a simple family dinner that even the kids will love. I hope you give it a try…
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Easy Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Wings
These wings are incredible on their own, but they’re also super customizable with any glaze or sauce you like. I made a dip for some and a honey-soy glaze loaded with garlic for a sticky, salty, and sweet finish. They’re baked for “health” reasons—but let’s be real, they’d be even more magnificent deep-fried. So, you…
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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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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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Easy Baklava Recipe for Beginners
Baking and eating baklava is a delightful experience that combines rich, flaky pastry with sweet, nutty flavors. This popular Middle Eastern dessert is made by layering thin sheets of phyllo dough with a mixture of crushed nuts, like walnuts or pistachios, and sweetened with honey or syrup. The result is a golden, crispy treat that’s…
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Easy Persimmon Pomegranate Salad Recipe
crunchy, sweet, & perfectly tart This salad is EVERYTHING. The combination of the goat cheese, persimmons, and pomegranate is a flavor explosion of all your senses. The maple vinaigrette dressing is mild and sweet and just brings the whole salad together. This salad would be a crowd pleaser at a dinner party or a great…
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