Stovetop Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Gochujang Butter and Honey

Stovetop Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Gochujang Butter and Honey

My miso-butter sweet potatoes are kind of a Thanksgiving classic at this point, but if you’re craving something with a little more heat, these are the ones. They’ve got all the cozy fondant potato things going on — golden edges, soft centers, and a glossy, …

Cold Silken Tofu with Marinated Tomatoes

Cold Silken Tofu with Marinated Tomatoes

when it’s 92 degrees out and the late-summer heatwave (or what we call an indian summer) makes turning on the stove feel impossible, i reach for dishes like this. cold silken tofu is the ultimate no-cook canvas — cool, creamy, and refreshing. add wedges of …

crispy smashed potatoes with smoked salmon

crispy smashed potatoes with smoked salmon

I love making crispy smashed potatoes for gatherings with friends because 1) they’re v yummy and 2) they’re just a liitttllee too much effort for me to do for myself. This version is a little ~fancy~ with creme fraiche, smoked salmon, and pickled onions. These …

wasabi potato salad (a twist on the classic!)

wasabi potato salad (a twist on the classic!)

i love a good potato salad but sometimes they can be a little.. one note. this weekend i walked past delica in the ferry building and saw that they had a wasabi garlic potato salad — i was v v intrigued!! unfortunately they were sold …

Carrot Salad with Spicy Miso

Carrot Salad with Spicy Miso

Whenever we go to trader joe’s, I always end up with a pound of organic carrots (99 cents for a one pound bag is a steal!!). Sometimes, they’re one of the few vegetables left in my produce bin and while I love munching on baby …

Braised Daikon with Scallion Oil

Braised Daikon with Scallion Oil

My mom has a lot of what I call “mom-isms” — philosophies, superstitions, wisdom. My favorite ones are the food ones, like “winter luo buo (daikon) it the yummiest, it’s when daikon is the sweetest and fattiest”. And braised daikon is a beautiful thing as …