As a part of traditional Chinese cuisine, the use of food as a way of healing and nourishing the self (食疗, shi liao) is extremely vital to health and longevity. Food and herbs have a synergetic effect, working together to draw out the benefits they otherwise wouldn’t release on their own. By combining them, they target certain health concerns such as digestive problems, headaches, or high blood pressure. The best part is, the entire healing process is all-natural and made with real, chemical-free food — no manufactured ingredients included....

Fried rice is a staple in Chinese cuisine. It is usually fast and easy to make and will satisfy your appetite without any fuss. There are many ways to make fried rice flavorful without using too many ingredients. For example, adding hoisin sauce, kimchi, cumin powder, or soy sauce. Today I want to introduce another great ingredient, one that will stay good in your pantry forever, and spice up your meals wonderfully!...

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s Friday and we all need a treat! Today we are sharing a recipe for Dark Chocolate Pudding. This isn’t any old pudding recipe. It is special because it has a secret ingredient. The pudding is made with avocado! I am an avocado fanatic so I love anything and everything with avocado. I was super excited to try this recipe. If you think avocado in dessert form sounds weird, don’t turn up your nose on this one....

In my I Have Been Changed For Good and follow-up Feeding Your Soul posts, I pledged to change things around these parts. I pledged to personify my passion for food via more FUN recipes, more FUN food that reflects my overall outlook on eating and the happy eats I enjoy a daily basis. If you know me at all, you know I do not eat to live. I live to eat....

Updated February 17, 2021 Chocolate Banana Muffins-these rich and fudgy chocolate banana muffins are vegan, but you will never know it! They are healthy enough for breakfast, but good enough for dessert! Chocolate for breakfast. I like the sound of those words. I think I would jump out of bed every morning if I knew chocolate was on the breakfast menu. Just don’t tell anyone that these chocolate banana muffins are on the healthier side!...

Updated March 26, 2019 On Saturday we did a lot of yard work. We planted rosemary, parsley, lemon verbena, basil, flowers, and a peach tree. Our yard is looking great! We were both exhausted by the end of the day though. Luckily, I woke up early on Saturday morning to bake a Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. We were so busy working we forgot to take a break to have a slice....

Updated March 26, 2019 The Oscars are on Sunday and I can’t wait. We don’t have a party, but we always tune in. I love checking out the fashion and finding out what movies are must sees. We usually try and watch most of the movies before the Oscars, but going to the theatre is a rare occasion these days. Caleb doesn’t like to sit still for movies-only Despicable Me:) We have seen Les Miserables and Argo and loved them both....

Chrysanthemum Salad: Cooling, Nourishing, and Delicious This salad pairs chrysanthemum greens with a dressing of typical Chinese herbs and seasonings to make a cold appetizer that is a fitting counterbalance to heavier main dishes. The greens have a nice crunch to them, and a subtle flavor that is balanced against the aromatics and other ingredients. They also pack in quite a bit of nutrition, as they are rich in antioxidants and fiber, so they not only balance the flavor and texture profile of the meal, they also provide some balance in terms of healthiness....

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A while ago a few of my friends and I had a conversation about getting a toddler to eat vegetables. One friend mentioned that she had started pureeing pumpkin as a pasta sauce and that her very fussy little boy gobbled it all up. It was then that I remembered that I had been doing that for ages but not to get a fussy eater to eat their vegetables but simply because creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is just so dreamy....

Shrimp curry (Prawn curry) is one of our favorite meals as a family. There’s just something about plump shrimp cooked in an aromatic, creamy sauce. Served over steamed rice and homemade naan bread there are few recipes as easy yet impressive as this one. It’s as perfect for dinner parties as it is for a cozy meal at home. Ingredients Needed Shrimp/Prawns. Peeled and deveined. I love using frozen shrimp but use any shrimp you can find locally....

Living in the US, it seems to me that cooking with tofu is all about staying on a vegetarian or vegan diet. It is totally different in China. Growing up, we ate a lot of tofu because it’s lower in cost and the dishes are delicious. Like this crispy tofu with garlic sauce. It was one of my favorite snacks growing up, often served with bubble milk tea. Sounds weird enough?...

Published on June 26, 2024 Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad- smashed cucumbers, creamy avocado, crispy roasted chickpeas, and fresh herbs are piled on top of a creamy yogurt feta spread to create the most amazing salad! Serve plain or enjoy as a dip with pita bread or pita chips as a dip! The flavors and textures are incredible! Whenever I want to impress my family and friends or just want a REALLY good chickpea salad, I make this Cucumber, Avocado, and Crispy Chickpea Salad with Creamy Yogurt Feta Spread....

Updated March 26, 2019 I was in Austin this week for a work trip. I love trying new restaurants in new cities, but there is no place like home. Nothing tops a meal from my own kitchen. After a few days of indulging, I am always ready for simple, healthy food. I am going to make this Cucumber, Avocado, and Feta Salad for lunch today. I am craving fresh food!...

Updated March 26, 2019 I usually don’t make a recipe more than once or twice because I am always creating new recipes for the blog and I like to try new things. This drives Josh crazy sometimes because he doesn’t mind eating the same thing over and over. When he requests his favorites, I usually say no because I have a new recipe to try:) Don’t worry, if it is his birthday or Father’s Day I let him pick....

Updated March 26, 2019 After the holidays, I took a baking break. I tend to overdo it during December, I just can’t stop baking. I love it, but it wore me out this year. My break didn’t last very long. I missed my KitchenAid Mixer, she is my best friend in the kitchen, besides my husband:) Baking is also a great stress reliever for me-I need to bake-it cheers me up....

Di San Xian (地三鲜) is a signature northern Chinese dish from the Dongbei Region (or Northeast China), where my mom’s family comes from. When I was growing up in Beijing, it was a dish we frequently served at home and ate at restaurants. The name Di San Xian means “three treasures from the ground”, referring to the potato, eggplant, and green pepper in the dish. These are the most common vegetables in any market in northern China and they also symbolize the end of the summer harvest....

Updated May 16, 2011 I am looking forward to Easter weekend, even though it is still cold in Utah. It snowed this week and not a light dusting either. I am talking thick, heavy snow. We had to shovel and scrape our cars…ok, Josh did all of the dirty work, but still. I was not happy. I am ready for SPRING! I hope it warms up soon. We are talking Spring desserts today at Two Peas and Their Pod....

Ingredients and Substitutions I chose to marinate this steak in a simple Balsamic vinegar marinade but you could add more flavor with ingredients like wholegrain mustard or brush over bbq sauce right before cooking. Steak. I used thick-cut sirloin steak but any cut of steak will work. Sirloin is great for its tenderness but ribeye, New York strip or filet mignon will all work. Olive oil. Avocado oil can be substituted....

Ingredients This healthy chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe is made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. The yogurt adds all the creaminess you need (without the extra calories) plus it adds a great boost of protein to the sauce. For a dairy-free alternative, coconut milk or cashew cream are good options. Chicken breasts. Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted. In a pinch I often use shredded cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken....