Scallion Pancake “Tacos” with Hoisin Pulled Pork & Quick-Pickled Carrots
Tacos are always a crowd-pleaser, but these Asian-inspired Scallion Pancake Tacos take things up a notch. The scallion pancakes add a deliciously soft, yet crunchy texture to the tacos, and the hoisin pulled pork is SO good. Plus, the quick-pickled carrots add a beautiful pop of color and brightness to the dish. These scallion pancake tacos are perfect for a party or for any casual gathering!
Chinese Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
Do you love Chinese food? Well, today we’re going to show you how to make your own delicious soup dumplings – Xiao long bao! They’re a little bit tricky to make but they’re definitely worth it. So warm up the kitchen and get ready to cook up some culinary magic!
Pulled Pork Mee Goreng
Mee Goreng holds a special place in my heart. It (and Nasi Goreng) reminds me of my time volunteering at the Turtle Conservation Center on Nusa Penida off the coast of Bali. Though most of our meals were Nasi Goreng, it was always a treat to have the Mee Goreng, with noodles instead of rice!
Authentic Pork Potstickers
There is not much better than freshly cooked potstickers. The yin and yang of crunchy and soft- packed full of flavor… yes, please. It may sound counter intuitive to sear the potstickers then add water, but it works! This pork potsticker recipe is a favorite in our household. They take a little time to make, but are so worth it.
Char Siu Bao {Pork Steamed Buns}
Do you ever have those days where you just crave something very specific? This was one of those days. I was determined to have pork buns, but I didn’t want to go out to eat. Isn’t that the joy of knowing how to cook!?
Pork, Parsnips, Pears & Potatoes
It has been a snowy week up here in the mountains; we got over 2 feet of snow total! Not to mention, the temps were as cold as -15F some nights (with a windchill of -30F!). This kind of weather calls for some serious comfort food. Thanks to Jamie Oliver for, yet another, delicious inspiration!
Maple-Sage Pork & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Fall is in full force in the mountains. My sister-in-law sent a video of her lawn today and it was still BRIGHT GREEN! Definitely not the case here. The trees have almost lost all their leaves and we have even gotten a few days with snow. Luckily, apples are in season and I had a HUGE acorn squash from Ben’s Mom sitting in our pantry. Bring on the comforting flavors of fall!
Thai Chia Meatballs w/ Coconut Ginger Sauce
So it has been over two months since my last vacation… Which naturally means I have travel fever! My friends and co-workers are currently traveling in or are going to: Japan, India, Thailand and the Philippines. Notice a trend? This has had me craving Asian food!
White Wine Braised Meatballs, Kale & Spinach
Autumn is in full swing here; although Winter may be making an appearance very soon. The last of the leaves are falling off of our Aspen trees outside my window and the ground has lost it’s green tint in exchange for an amber glow. These views and the cool fall evenings make you want to cuddle up with a nice cozy meal. This meals is perfect for this time of year.
Pulled Pork Tostadas w/ Stone Fruit Salsa
I cannot get enough of all the delicious stone fruit that is in season! I have been buying cherries for almost a month straight. It has had me daydreaming about having my own fruit trees and big vegetable gardens… Someday! For now I will obsess over my tiny patch in front of my apartment. I have harvested two whole green beans and a good amount of snow peas. My carrots, kale, mixed greens and broccoli are well on their way though!