Updated March 26, 2019 Every week, I do a weekly meal plan for us and for all of you. I try to stick to them, but sometimes I get lazy or forget to go to the store. Last week, I was going to make Greek Tortellini Salad for dinner, but I didn’t have any tortellini. I bought all of the ingredients except the tortellini. Oops! So instead, I made Greek Tacos....

We love this corn salad because it is fresh, zesty and even though the dressing is creamy, it’s not laden with mayonnaise or sour cream. It’s also great to make ahead and can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd. Ingredients needed For the salad: Corn, avocado and feta cheese. I used corn on the cob but you can use frozen and thawed corn too. Just toast the corn in a hot pan....

Updated March 26, 2019 Family-Friendly Meatless Calzone I always ask Josh what he wants for dinner. I really don’t know why I ask for his input because we rarely make what he wants. Don’t feel bad for Josh because he eats well:) I just don’t want to make for dinner every night. Josh always suggests pizza. He never gets tired of pizza. Last week when Josh asked for pizza, I compromised and suggested calzones....

Pumpkin bread is the perfect recipe for you if you a) love banana bread or b) hate banana bread. It’s got a similar vibe but has none of the banana flavor, duh. I love that the pumpkin results in a moist and delicious bread. The spices used adds warmth and flavor without being too “pumpkin-spice-y”. If you know what I mean. It’s just aromatic and delicious and PERFECT served with honey butter....

These cruciferous veggies have taken center stage with new recipes like cauliflower rice and cauliflower pizza crusts. I agree to be sent email. Let’s look at a few tips and tricks to get the best type at the grocery store and a few tips to store and cook cauliflower florets. My family loves the cauliflower recipes like stir fry, cauliflower masala, gobi paratha, and cauliflower curry. I keep one or two heads of cauliflower in my refrigerator....

Growing up in a Chinese family in which the parents make dumplings and buns from scratch, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’m pretty bad at making anything dough-related. Whether it’s dumpling wrappers, noodle dough, or pancakes, I feel extremely intimidated before starting a cooking project like this. But this recipe is an exception. It is such a simple recipe that even I feel confident making, all the time. Not only does it take no time to prepare, but the simple ingredients make it a no-fail recipe....

You could use it to stuff burritos or tacos or just enjoy it as a meal. It can also double up as a simple side dish as a pairing with other greens for dinner. It is not very often that I share Mexican-style quinoa recipes, but again Quinoa happens to be my favorite power food and I have shared several other quinoa recipes for my readers to savor. I agree to be sent email....

It is one of the quickest and healthiest Instant Pot recipes you can cook in your Instant Pot. Whether you are cooking a big batch for a party or a small one fit for one meal time, this soup can deliver a full serving of essential nutrients in a small bowl. I agree to be sent email. The hearty vegetables give the chunky texture, while the white or red quinoa makes it chewy....

Even more exciting is that this can be a one-pot dish, leaving you extra time to take care of other tasks as you entertain your guests. Fresh aromatic Indian spices, cashew nuts, and coconut milk make up for all the flavors you will need for this dish. I agree to be sent email. It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal too. You can customize it to your personal preference by adding your choice of chopped veggies....

Published on July 01, 2020 Key Lime Pie, a classic pie that has everything going for it. It’s sweet, salty, creamy, buttery, tart and tangy! One piece of pie will send you straight to pie heaven! It’s the perfect dessert for summertime or really anytime. This recipe is SUPER easy to make, made with few ingredients, and it comes out perfect every time. Plus, it has a no-fail graham cracker crust....

With Easter coming up, many families plan on having ham as the centerpiece of the big Easter meal. I love having ham for the holiday, but a day or two after, everyone seems a little bored by the prospect of yet another ham sandwich fashioned out of the leftovers. No matter how delicious your Easter ham is, changing up your leftover ham recipe roster will get everyone excited about eating it again....

Pot pies are a great way to use up any leftover roast meat. Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas is just perfect for mixing with creamy sauce and topping with buttery puff pastry. And while you’re at it, add any of the leftover vegetables too! Brussels Sprouts, green beans, carrots and roasted sweet potato/pumpkin will all work so well in this turkey pot pie. Ingredients needed Leftover cooked turkey. This recipe can be made with cooked chicken too....

I am looking SO forward to summer! We’re heading to San Diego in a couple weeks to hit Lego Land, the zoo and Sea World. Our first vaca as a family of four! We redid our entire yard and are soaking up so much fab outside time. We planted lots of veggies in our raised beds and are crossing our fingers for little sprouties. Max loves to water everything in the morning and Charlie loves to play with our wind chime....

Updated June 02, 2020 I was looking for a bar treat to make for a party and stumbled across a recipe for Mud Hen Bars. The bars have a cookie crust and are topped with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Wait, there is more! The bars also have a brown sugar meringue topping. I wasn’t sure where the “Mud Hen” name came from, but I didn’t care. I was going to make the bars anyways....

These shortbread cookies are light and soft. With a gentle bite, the buttery crumbs will melt in your mouth, with the toasted nuts lingering on your tongue. Then, with a sip of hot black tea with honey, you will feel your body grow warm with joy. We have a routine in my family. We sit down together every Saturday afternoon and enjoy a cup of tea while indulging in a cookie or slice of cake from our favorite bakery....

Updated March 26, 2019 Oatmeal cream pies were one of my favorite treats as a kid. We didn’t get them very often, but when we did, I had to fight my brother and sister for them. There is just something special about sweet, creamy filling sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies. I don’t think I’ve had a store-bought oatmeal cream pie since I was a kiddo, but I haven’t forgotten about them....

Ingredients and Substitutions Chicken thighs. I used bone-in chicken thighs but any cut of chicken will work. Boneless chicken breasts will work well but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time. Bacon. Leeks. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh thyme. Dried thyme can be substituted. Other herbs like oregano, rosemary, parsley and sage are all delicious with chicken. Dijon mustard. White wine. Alternatively use chicken stock. Fresh lemon juice. Heavy cream. Chicken broth/stock....

Published on December 30, 2019 Ok, here we go! Starting with the boys, then Josh, and finally my favorites!! Funny, we all picked different recipes:) Boys Garlic Bread-the boys ask for garlic bread ALL of the time! Bring on the carbs! This recipe is simple and goes great with so many meals! White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies-I just created this cookie recipe for the holidays and the boys LOVED them!...

Craving Peking duck? This recipe for creating chicken in the same style aptly melds roasted chicken with Peking duck for a main dish that goes above and beyond fabulous. Introducing Joyce from Pups with Chopsticks Hi I’m Joyce, and I am the recipe developer and photographer behind the food blog Pups with Chopsticks, a website where I share my tried and tested Asian recipes! When I’m not eating, or playing with the dogs – I like to spend my free time creating comfort food, traditional and fusion Asian recipes in my small kitchen!...

What is oyster omelet Oyster omelet is a popular dish in various Asian cuisines, including Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and many parts of mainland China. It’s a savory omelet made with fresh oysters, eggs, and a starchy batter, which gives it a slightly chewy texture. In mainland China, the oyster omelet is known as “蚵仔煎” (Ke Zi Jian) or sometimes “海蛎煎” (Hai Li Jian), depending on the region. It is particularly popular in the coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong, where fresh oysters are plentiful....