Fluffy steamed rice with crispy toasted coconut and a hint of lime zest! Perfect for serving alongside chicken, shrimp or your favorite curry! This toasted coconut lime rice if one of my favorite side dishes. I make rice a few times a week and this recipe is a great way to mix it up. Serve…
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Miso-Honey Sheet Pan Salmon
Sweet and savory miso-honey marinated salmon filets baked on a sheet pan for the quickest, easiest, fanciest looking dinner! This is one of those recipes that looks really fancy when you serve it but in reality it’s so easy to make. Fool-proof really! The miso-honey marinade is sweet, savory and packed with umami flavor. Serve…
Easy Edamame Salad
Fresh and crunchy edamame, snap peas, cucumber and sesame seeds tossed in a rice vinegar and soy sauce dressing! The best part? Its super healthy and takes about ten minutes to make! What I love about this edamame salad is that while it’s great served alongside a main dish like grilled meat or fish, it…
Thai Inspired Steamed Fish with Lime Juice and Chilis
A super flavorful steamed halibut with lots of fresh garlic, chili, lime juice, and cilantro! This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite dishes to order in a Thai restaurant; plaa neung manao. A steaming hot, usually whole, fish comes to the table bathed in tangy lime, fish sauce, chili, and garlic sauce. It’s…
Udon Noodle Stir Fry
This better than take out udon noodle stir fry is packed with mushrooms, broccoli, and a sweet and savory soy and sesame sauce. No need to order in when you’ve got this recipe in your back pocket! This udon noodle stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes making it one of my go-to weeknight…
Ginger and Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs
Ginger and lemongrass chicken meatballs can be eaten in lettuce cups or served over rice with steamed veggies! I love these ginger and lemongrass meatballs because they taste like the inside of a dumpling without the wrapper! They’re super quick and easy to make! I serve them with lettuce leaves, fresh mint and soy sauce…
Kimchi Carbonara
Kimchi Carbonara is going to be your new weeknight go-to dinner! Kimchi carbonara was inspired by one of my favorite Korean dishes, kimchi fried rice. When it comes to the table kimchi fried rice is topped with a raw egg yolk. When you break the yolk and stir it into the rice the flavor and…
Green Curry Chicken Thighs with Fresh Mango
Green curry chicken thighs make for an easy weeknight dinner! I used to think a curry would be the last thing you would want to eat on a hot summer day, but after spending a few weeks in Thailand last year, I learned otherwise. The combination of ginger, lemongrass, coconut, fresh lime, and cilantro has…
Furikake: Japanese Rice Seasoning
Furikake is a salty, crunchy, umami-packed Japanese seasoning! There are many store-bought varieties but I love this homemade recipe that’s quick and easy to make! Furikake is a savory Japanese rice seasoning typically made up of very small pieces of, nori, sesame seeds, dried fish/shrimp, and sugar. Furikake adds a salty, umami flavor to what…
Miso-Tahini Soba Noodles
Miso-Tahini Soba Noodles make for the perfect chilled summer dinner! I love serving this chilled miso-tahini soba noodles with roasted salmon and sauteed broccolini with ginger and garlic. The dressing is super versatile and can be tossed with kale for a creamy, umami-rich salad or even as a dip for raw or roasted veggies. While you’re…
