To celebrate the Lunar New Year, I made a recipe that combines delicious flavors from the East and West. Japchae is a classic Korean noodle dish that I love. The main ingredient is a special kind of noodle made with sweet potato starch, so the dish is delightfully chewy. It is usually made with beef […]
Happy New Year! To kick off the new year, I made a version of this appetizer for our New Year’s Eve party. Everyone seemed to like it, so I thought I’d share the recipe here! I’ve made this recipe as a more rustic crostini on sliced and toasted pieces of baguette, but I thought I’d […]
Happy holidays! I hope the close of 2018 is filled with many celebrations, but also quiet time to thoroughly enjoy and reflect upon the season. My final recipe of 2018 follows my interest in Korean food that was sparked earlier this year. Since then, I’ve made many traditional Korean recipes at home, and I’ve also […]
This pumpkin spice latte panna cotta couldn’t be simpler. If you are looking for an elegant but ridiculously easy dessert for Thanksgiving, this is it! It can also be made a day ahead, which is an added bonus. I first tried this recipe with a pumpkin spice latte the way I usually order them at […]
I hope you have a happy Halloween! I’m all about the treats on Halloween, but I often like to go for savory treats over sweet. These crackers are perfect for Halloween night snacking. 🙂 The cheddar and paprika not only add orange color, but they add a touch of flavor. And the poppy seeds and […]
I have been on a Korean food adventure all year! Ever since I visited a Korean restaurant that piqued my interest in the cuisine, I have tried all sorts of recipes, both traditional and new. Earlier this year I made spicy shrimp and winter squash canapés on sesame crackers that were inspired by my Korean […]
After a little hiatus, I’m back to my blog! I am starting to get excited about all of the foods of autumn. It’s my favorite time of year to cook. Once the weather gets a little cool and rainy, I love to stay cozy in my kitchen. Here’s a simple little recipe to get you […]
I’m not Irish, but St. Patrick’s Day is still one of my favorite holidays! I always try to make something fun in the kitchen to celebrate. This year I made a couple of batches of these shamrock-shaped crackers with flecks of parsley for a little added color. (Gotta have a little green on this holiday!) […]
My hubby and I visited a Korean restaurant earlier this winter, which sparked my interest in this delicious cuisine! Coincidentally, the Winter Olympics are now in South Korea, so this culinary adventure was well timed! I have made many visits to the Korean grocery store and cooked many traditional recipes this winter to explore the […]
Remember the paper snowflakes you used to make as a kid? Fold up a piece of paper and cut slits into it. When you open it up again, you end up with a beautiful snowflake! That is the general idea behind these crackers. Let your inner child come out to play this winter with this […]
We closed 2017 and rang in 2018 with one of our favorite recipes from the past year. 🙂 I made my pimento cheese into individual portions, so everyone could easily grab one onto their plate. I also dressed them up for the party with a few adorable New Year flags from IsiDesigns! Pimento Cheese Balls […]
Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy these tropical Christmas cookies as much as we did. 🙂 If you use coconut oil instead of butter, they make your whole house smell like a tropical oasis as they bake. Ahh… Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup […]
Happy Thanksgiving! I have much to be thankful for this year. Here are just a handful! I wish you a day full of blessings. 🙂
There’s nothing more comforting than a thick pumpkin soup on an autumn day. This soup can be a sophisticated first course if you serve it with a dollop of crème fraiche, balsamic vinegar, and some chives on top. Or you can play with your food and make it a whimsical Halloween dish! I think this […]
Every October I love to try a bunch of different pumpkin recipes, both savory and sweet. Since pumpkins are not only delicious but also so festive, I even love to make dishes that look like pumpkins, whether or not they have any actual pumpkin in the recipe. This pimento cheese ball is one of those […]
I absolutely love fall. 🙂 Now is the time to enjoy crisp evenings, harvest colors, and some of my favorite flavors of the year! I kicked off this fresh fall season with these spiced Honeycrisp apple mini Bundt cakes. I used a mini Bundt pan that holds 4 cups of batter. Alternatively, this recipe also […]
Legend has it that clams casino was first served at the Narragansett Pier Casino in Rhode Island in 1917, or possibly earlier. It is fun to imagine dining at this luxury resort on the water 100 years ago. Eater.com featured an in depth article about the history of clams casino, which I found fascinating. If […]
For our second special anniversary dish, I made crab imperial bites. Crab imperial is a type of crab casserole or dip from Maryland, and it is usually served in a ramekin or baking dish. I made my version into bite-sized hors d’oeuvres with our favorite local Dungeness crab for a West Coast twist. 🙂 Crab Imperial Bites […]
It’s our wedding anniversary weekend once again! This year was lucky 17. 🙂 We celebrated at home with delicious Northwest seafood. I’ve been exploring vintage recipes this year, and I made three classic seafood hors d’oeuvres with a twist for this occasion: crab Rangoon, crab imperial, and clams casino. Crab Rangoon is an old tiki […]
I made one more tropical recipe to celebrate this beautiful summer! I am soaking up the sunshine and warm weather while we still have it. It has been an especially lovely summer here in Seattle. The pineapple cocktail sticks are from Two’s Company. They were too cute to pass up when I saw them at […]