Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese

Taking my mac to the next level with roasted garlic and whiskey! Recipe 1 head of garlic 1 Tbsp olive oil kosher salt 10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 8 oz fontina cheese, shredded 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp mustard powder 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/4…

Tofu Pad See Ew

I finally found the right noodles to use for pad see ew and I’m excited to share this recipe! 🙂 I had been making this dish using regular wide rice noodles, which was also quite delicious, but these ho-fun-style noodles (aka “rice ribbons”) are definitely the key ingredient here. Recipe 2 lb rice ribbons (see…

Stir Fried Rice Cakes

I recently discovered these thick, chewy, noodle-y Korean rice cakes, and now I’m obsessed. I found them in the frozen section of the Asian grocery store — just thaw, soak in water for a few minutes, drain, and stir fry! Recipe 4 baby bok choy 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2″ thick on the…

Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

Look for chili garlic sauce at your local Asian grocery store. If you can’t find it, use 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 minced Thai chiles. Recipe 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce 1/2 cup water Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir…

Handmade Noodles

Any stir-fried noodle dish is elevated to the next level with handmade noodles. The time and effort to make these noodles is definitely worth it! Note: this dough will seem very dry and crumbly at first — but just keep kneading it, and it will turn into a soft, stretchy dough. Recipe 2 cups flour…

Carrot Som Tum

Sticky rice’s best friend ❤ Recipe 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 tomato, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sugar Using a large mortar and pestle, lightly mash the shredded carrots to tenderize slightly, working in…

Spinach & Potato Frittata

A delicious way to start your day! Tip: prep the filling the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the eggs & cheese! Recipe 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 cups spinach 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper olive oil 2…

Seared Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach and a Tomato-Cream Sauce

If you don’t have the time or energy to make your own gnocchi from scratch, use store-bought gnocchi instead, and this meal becomes pretty quick & easy! Recipe 3 large russet potatoes 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 bay leaf 5 black peppercorns 2 sprigs of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or…