Since I got my air fryer, I rarely turn on my big oven anymore. Especially in the summer when my kitchen is super hot, even with the AC on. When you cook with an air fryer, you can cook a dish really fast and the air fryer doesn’t heat up the room too much. Today I want to introduce another one of my favorite recipes – air fryer sweet potato fries....

Ingredients and Substitutions Sweet potatoes. I used smaller sweet potatoes that are easier to cut into wedges. Olive oil. Avocado oil is a good substitute. Spices: I used smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Cayenne pepper, ground cumin, red pepper flakes/chilli flakes, chili powder and pepper are all good with sweet potatoes. Feel free to substitute with any spice blend of your choice. How to make sweet potato wedges in the air fryer Can I make this ahead?...

This beef stock recipe is a great fundamental element for making Asian noodle dishes, such as Taiwan beef noodle soup and Vietnamese beef pho. If you’re pursuing authentic flavor, spending a bit more time to make your own stock is the best way to go. The steps for cooking Asian beef stock are very similar to those for other types of stock. You roast the bones in the oven first, deglaze the pan, transfer everything to a big pot, add aromatics and water, and cook it for hours until the soup gets rich and flavorful....

There’s this moment, every time I eat a (good) grilled cheese sandwich, that I am just sure that this is the best thing I have ever eaten. When you’ve bitten through that crunchy, buttery bread and gotten to the gooey, cheese layer. It’s just magic. Now add bacon and pickled jalapeños to that? Drool-worthy stuff. I make this version of a grilled cheese sandwich for us quite often. Lunch, indulgent breakfast, lazy dinner....

I love homemade baked BBQ pork buns. These are called char siu bao at Chinese bakeries. And they are often served as dim sum at Cantonese restaurants. If you’ve ever tried them, they are surely already a favorite of yours! In fact, my char siu and my steamed char siu bao recipes have been quite popular. Many readers requested a baked version of the buns, so I created a baked BBQ pork bun recipe that allows you to use your oven to get these yummy flavors packed into heavenly soft milk bread....

Ingredients and Substitutions I wanted to develop a super simple baked onions recipe that didn’t require too many fussy steps. A side dish that can be made with minimal effort but that delivers huge on flavor. I kept it simple by roasting the onions first until soft then pouring over a creamy sauce. You can forego the creamy sauce and roast the onions with balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and a few cubes of butter....

Updated April 28, 2011 I am loving Spring. It is finally here and I can’t get enough of it! Yesterday I went on a long run and it was actually HOT! It felt really good though, I just have to remember my sunscreen next time:) Oh, and Happy Earth Day! Do something extra special to save the environment today! 2 cups milk (I used skim) 1 half-pint container heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Strawberries Blackberries Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes (you can leave them out or substitute any angel food cake)...

We’re makin’ bowls for dinnaaaa! Or lunch. How colorful are these beauts? Sweet and tangy mango tahini sauce slathered on roasted veggies and beans…you really can do no wrong here. It’s no shock that we love our bowls. The idea for this gem came from its sister bowl recipes, my Chickpea Glow Bowls, Roasted Veggie Bowl, and Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce. Welcome to the fam! I absolutely love doing sheet pan build-your-own-bowl situations for weeknight meals because you can throw in whatever veggies and grains you have on hand and make it your own....

Baby bok choy is one of my favorite vegetables and I have shared quite a few recipes for it in the past – Stir Fried Bok Choy with Tofu Puffs, 4-Ingredient Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry, and Bok Choy Soup. Today I want to share another super simple and delicious recipe for your weekday dinner. A twist on the classic bok choy and mushroom dish Bok choy and mushroom, or 香菇菜心, is a classic Cantonese dish that is quite popular in China....

Published on August 19, 2020 I love summer entertaining and Burrata with Tomatoes & Pesto with garlic toasts is one of my favorite appetizers to serve to friends and family. It is simple to put together and screams summer! If you haven’t had burrata cheese, you are in for a real treat. It is soft, creamy, and so luxurious. It pairs perfectly with fresh tomatoes and basil pesto. Serve crispy garlic toasts on the side and your guests will be amazed!...

These buttermilk pancakes are absolutely delicious and our ultimate weekend brunch recipe. Topped with fresh fruit like blueberries, bananas and strawberries, maple syrup and butter they are an absolute treat. I love how fluffy the buttermilk makes them. That’s due to the chemical reaction between the buttermilk and the baking soda or baking powder used. I prefer using baking powder because I am not a huge fan of the flavor of baking soda but if that’s all you have, feel free to use it....

I hope you guys are ready for this because today we are going OTT to the max. I’ve been dreaming of a choc chip cookie stuffed with ooey-gooey caramel for the longest time and I’ve been working on this recipe for months. No jokes. I’ve made these so many times, every time tweaking the recipe until the end result was exactly what I wanted it to be and finally, I can share them with you....

What is Chao He Cai After my last visit to the northern Chinese restaurant Auntie Guan’s Kitchen, I kept thinking about the delicious vegetarian moo shu we ordered. In Beijing, we call the dish Chao He Cai (炒合菜), or translated literally, Harmony Stir Fry. It is a dish we serve during the spring solstice. It uses colorful vegetables that represent the upcoming warm months: bean sprouts, peppers, and carrots. It’s usually cooked with some protein such as eggs or fried tofu....

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken breasts. Boneless thighs can also be used. Olive oil. Smoked paprika. Garlic powder. Oregano. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Pitas. Yogurt. Greek/plain yogurt. Garlic. Fresh dill. Lettuce. Cucumber. Red onion. Tomatoes. How to make chicken pitas Can I make this ahead? The chicken can be marinated and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours or frozen in the marinade for up to 3 months....

Ingredients and Substitutions Spaghetti. You could honestly make this chicken spaghetti casserole with any pasta shape but the spaghetti is delicious baked in the creamy sauce. Rotisserie chicken. To cut down on prep time, I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. Cooked chicken breasts, chicken thighs or leftover chicken can also be used. Vegetables: Bell peppers, onion and garlic. Rotel tomatoes/canned tomatoes can also be added but I prefer the dish without them....

After moving out of the city, one of the things I’ve missed most is the access to Asian bakeries. I constantly crave tasty baked goods such as Hot Dog Buns, Hong Kong Egg Tarts,Pineapple Buns, Egg Cakes, and of course, coconut buns. Coconut buns, or cocktail buns, are a light yet indulgent bread that features a very fluffy texture and a buttery filling. There are many approaches to making coconut buns....

Chinese style potato salad is an easy dish that you can finish in less than 30 minutes. The potato slivers are crisp and infused with a clean and appetizing, slightly spicy flavor. In Chinese restaurants, it is served as a cold dish. The idea of a cold dish is similar to that of Turkish meze. Multiple cold dishes are usually served in small portions as an appetizer, before the hot dishes (or main dishes)....

Published on January 13, 2023 Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal- If you like my Chocolate Banana Bread, you will love this easy baked oatmeal too! It tastes just like my famous banana bread. Make a pan and enjoy all week! It’s great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! A few of my favorites include: classic baked oatmeal, blueberry maple, peanut butter banana, and apple cinnamon. Another favorite is my chocolate zucchini baked oatmeal which tastes like my chocolate zucchini bread....

Published on January 28, 2022 Chocolate Chip Pancakes-these light and fluffy homemade pancakes are dotted with chocolate chips, making them the perfect breakfast for a special occasion or any day! We love pancakes at our house, our Buttermilk Pancakes are the BEST, but when we are feeling decadent, we bust out the chocolate chips. My chocolate chip pancake recipe makes fluffy, sweet pancakes with bits of melted chocolate scattered throughout....

Updated November 17, 2019 This post is sponsored by NABISCO. Chocolate Dipped OREO Cookies are a holiday staple. I have been making them since I was a little kid. I remember making a big mess in the kitchen with my brother and sister. My sister was the neat one and made her cookies look perfect, my brother would dip a few and then just start eating, and I would go crazy with ALL of the toppings....