Crispy Thai Basil Corn Pancakes (Easy Summer Recipe)

Crispy Thai Basil Corn Pancakes (Easy Summer Recipe)

every year, without fail, i end up obsessing over a new kind of veggie pancake — something simple to whip up, packed with seasonal vegetables, pan-fried to golden brown perfection. last summer it was zucchini-corn squash blossom pancakes. the year before that? shrimp and chive 

easy spring vegetable fried rice with shrimp

easy spring vegetable fried rice with shrimp

thank you filippo berio for sponsoring this recipe! < 3 light, fresh, and packed with seasonal greens, this spring fried rice is a simple yet flavorful way to use up leftover rice. crisp asparagus and sweet sugar snap peas add crunch, while tender shrimp and 

Sesame-Ginger Soba with Salmon

Sesame-Ginger Soba with Salmon

This sesame-ginger soba with salmon is a perfect example of how food can support the body’s fight against inflammation and disease. Salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to promote heart and brain health. The ginger and 

Immune-Boosting Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup

Immune-Boosting Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup

Every week, I make a big pot of chicken soup for Mom, packed with Chinese herbs that support immunity, energy, and overall well-being. I learned this recipe from my friend Irene, a fellow cancer warrior, and it’s become a ritual. I recently shared some photos 

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 

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