A Sneak Peek at the New Cookbook Today I’m excited to share a recipe from my new cookbook – Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More. This recipe is one that I’ve been enjoying quite often since developing it, because it’s delicious and so easy to make. My goal with the book was to create recipes that are true to the spirit of home-cooked Chinese cuisine and celebrate the richness of Chinese plant-based ingredients, and this recipe is a prime example of that approach....

This is a vegan variation of the popular saag paneer recipe. Every taste aspect of the original recipe is preserved with a vegan ingredient, and the dish is just as delicious as the original recipe. I agree to be sent email. There’s no need for heavy cream, butter, or paneer. Prepared with tofu (vegan paneer) and collard greens instead of pureed spinach, this is one of the simplest yet nutritious main course curries you can find in Indian food....

Growing up in Beijing, soup was one of the must-have dishes on our dinner table everyday, even in the summer. It might be as simple as an Egg Drop Soup, or as luxurious as a Slow Simmered Oxtail Soup. It is a dish that connects all the elements on the table, like a glass of wine to a French family dinner. No matter if I’m traveling or living in a foreign country, I’d feel extreme comfort with a sip of hot soup, because it immediately brings me back home....

Updated March 26, 2019 You know a salad is good when you have been eating it every single day for a week and aren’t even sick of it. I actually look forward to this salad every day. I crave it. I need it. I usually crave cookies, but not since I created this Watermelon Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. I only want to eat this simple summer salad....

Published on November 07, 2015 Another week, another meal plan! We hope you make one or all of these recipes! Enjoy! Week 43 Monday (11/9): Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta– Crispy sage leaves and creamy pasta sounds like a winner for Monday dinner! Tuesday (11/10): Chorizo Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo– Cheesy, spicy and loaded with flavor! Josh loves this grilled cheese! I’ll be making Three Cheese Grilled Cheese sandwiches for me and the boys!...

What is it about prawns/shrimp? Using them in a recipe almost always guarantees a showstopping result and people swiping their fingers through their plates to make sure not one drop of deliciousness is wasted. These easy, fast white wine garlic prawns are no different. They are absolutely drool-worthy. And not only are they totally delicious, this recipe only takes 15 minutes to make before you get to dig in. Garlicky, white wine, buttery prawns?...

Delicious. Decadent. Devilish. Devour…able. Dinner? Ok fine…DETOX. OMG I said it okay bye. But I swear this tastes so much better than green juice. I don’t even really like juice. Shhhhhh. You didn’t hear that from me. But seriously. We all know that smoothies are a superb way to sneak in all kinds of superfoods, from vitamin K-rich kale, anti-cancer turmeric, and our favorite fiberlicious Wild Blueberries. They’re the ideal on-the-go burst of nutrition that can very well satisfy the tastebuds at the same time....

Ingredients Flour. All purpose flour/cake flour. Baking powder. Spices: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Ground ginger, all spice and ground cloves can all be used. Sugar: I used both brown sugar and white granulated sugar for this recipe. Vanilla extract. Eggs. Oil. Neutral vegetable oil like canola oil, avocado oil or sunflower oil will all work. Coconut oil or olive oil can be used but may change the flavor of the baked muffins....

Updated August 27, 2017 St. Patrick’s Day is next week and we are going green with GUACAMOLE! There is no better way to go green if you ask me! I am sharing 15 of my favorite guacamole recipes…several are from our site and a few are from my food blogging friends. They are ALL winners and you need to try them all. Trust me on this one. Bookmark or PIN this post so you can get your guacamole on anytime and all of the time!...

I love baking with bananas because they provide a rich texture and sweetness that is simply the best. Let’s learn more about bananas, shall we? What to make with ripe bananas The sky’s the limit when it comes to using all those bananas for extra flavor, sweetness, and moisture. I love to add spotty bananas to smoothies (especially frozen for creaminess), overnight oats, and steel-cut oatmeal. And, of course, bananas are delicious in lots of baked goods, like muffins, cookies, banana bread, brownies, and baked oatmeal....

This kimchi pork buns is really addictive. The steamed buns is fluffy and springy, filled with mouthwatering spicy kimchi and moist pork. Learn the trick to creating the BEST filling with only four ingredients! The recipe includes a video so you can easily nail the dish and impress all your friends! You might have thought this was a Korean dish when you saw the title. The classic combination of the kimchi and pork is indeed very popular and commonly used in Korean cuisine....

That’s the recipe I am sharing today with this Air Fryer Acorn Squash. If you are looking for a simple side dish for thanksgiving or a main dish, air fryer acorn squash fits the bill. I agree to be sent email. The cooking time is greatly reduced with the air fryer, and you get the perfectly roasted acorn squash in minutes. Along with quinoa stuffing and fresh herbs, this can quickly be converted into a full meal....

I’ll be honest, pork loin isn’t one of my favorite cuts of meat. As is the case with all lean cuts of meat, it tends to dry out quickly. Unless we’re grilling pork tenderloin or wrapping it in bacon, I don’t ever reach for it when I’m in the supermarket. THIS recipe however? Total game changer. It cooks in a fraction of the time it would take to roast in the oven and delivers the most perfect juicy, tender meat....

Hunan Beef is a popular Chinese dish known for its bold, spicy, and savory flavors. Originating from Hunan province in China, this dish is characterized by its use of fresh chilies, garlic, and various seasonings that give it a distinctively hot and aromatic essence. American takeout VS. Hunan beef from China The differences between American takeout Hunan Beef and the traditional Hunan Beef served in China are quite noticeable. In American Chinese restaurants, Hunan Beef often includes a wider variety of vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and sometimes mushrooms....

Updated March 04, 2020 Banana Blueberry Muffins After the busy holiday season, I took a few days off from baking. My break didn’t last long because Caleb begged me to bake banana muffins for breakfast. I can never say no to his cute little face so I went to the grocery store and bought a bunch of brown bananas. I love that most stores sell overripe bananas at a discount!...

Updated July 05, 2019 Banana Muffins for the Kiddo Caleb likes to help us in the kitchen. He already has his favorite spatula, whisk, and wooden spoon. He doesn’t like Josh or me to use them. They are HIS:) He always is happy to help us stir, whisk, and of course taste. Sometimes he makes a mess, but it is worth it. He is a great helper! Last week we were putting away the groceries and he asked if we could make muffins....

Published on August 18, 2013 Last week we took a little trip to Northern Utah. We started at Bear Lake, which is often referred to as the “Caribbean of the Rockies.” The lake water is a bright turquoise blue! It really looks like you are at a tropical beach! I’ve never seen a lake like it! Josh and Caleb rented a paddle board and went out into the lake. I stayed behind and watched my adventurous guys....

Beef and Chinese broccoli, or Jie Lan Niu Rou (芥蓝牛肉), is a Cantonese classic. It is a perfect dinner option because it’s so easy to put together. Since Chinese broccoli is a special ingredient, broccoli is sometimes used as a replacement. And I think beef and broccoli is a more familiar version in the US. But if you ever shop in an Asian grocery store and can find Chinese broccoli, I highly recommend making this dish....

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s no secret that grilled cheese sandwiches have been my ultimate pregnancy craving this time around. The ingredients are simple-bread, cheese, and butter. You really can’t go wrong when those ingredients are involved. I am fine with a classic grilled cheese sandwich, but sometimes it’s fun to spice things up. A few of my favorites include: Guacamole Grilled Cheese, Pesto Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese, and Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese....

Updated March 26, 2019 Today, I am headed to The Pioneer Woman’s ranch for a little retreat with my Land O’ Lakes friends. You can follow my ranch adventures on Instagram and I will post about my trip next week. I am sad I have to leave my boys behind, but I am looking forward to some fun girls time! I didn’t want to leave my boys empty handed so I made them Blueberry Coconut Granola Bars to snack on....