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Yunnan Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes (mashed potatoes with a kick!)

Yunnan Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes (mashed potatoes with a kick!)

the boy and i had the grandma potato salad at a restaurant recently and we absolutely loved that it was homey + comforting like the american mashed potatoes you can at thanksgiving, but also had a kick to it from the chili flakes and sichuan 

gochujang tomato soup with cheesy rice cakes

gochujang tomato soup with cheesy rice cakes

The other day, I found myself at a restaurant that served up a bunch of classic american fare — burgers, sandwiches, fries. But the one thing I really wanted was the tomato soup and grilled cheese that was only available on the kid’s menu. Idk 

Rice-Cooker Cod and Rice

Rice-Cooker Cod and Rice

When you’re done with a long day of work, are you trying to cook? I’m definitely not — I’m usually trying to convince boy to cook for me 😅 when that doesn’t pan out, I turn to simple, homey recipes like this one this one-pot 

sweet corn ramen

sweet corn ramen

this bowl of sweet corn ramen brings together the rich, savory flavors of miso and dashi with the natural sweetness of fresh corn, creating a uniquely satisfying broth. the ground pork adds a savory depth, while your choice of veggies enhances the texture and flavor 

one-pot tomato and egg udon

one-pot tomato and egg udon

tomato and egg during tomato szn hits dif, which is probably why i’ve made chinese-style tomato and eggs twice in the last week already. while my usual preference is to have it over rice, when i want an easy one-pot meal, i sub rice for 

salmon sushi bake recipe

salmon sushi bake recipe

a salmon sushi bake is one of those meals that pleases everyone — me, the boy, and my sister. it brings together the flavors of sushi (reminds me of a lion king roll!) while being simple enough to pull together in 20 minutes. the addition