Introduction to Smashed Cucumber Salad This dish is inspired by the traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad which is crisp, refreshing, and makes the perfect appetizer. The key to get the perfect balance of flavors here is to use a combination…
Creamy Vegan Ramen
Introduction to Creamy Soy Tomato Ramen This creamy soy tomato ramen is the perfect comfort meal. It reminds me of all things warm, cozy, and nourishing. When I first moved to Los Angeles I started going to restaurant in the…
Strawberry Puff Pastry
Introduction to the Strawberry Puff Pastry If you know me personally, you know that me and baking just don’t mix. Baking, at it’s core, is a science, and even the slightest miscalculation can ruin a dish. And the worst part…
Vegan Tteokbokki
Introduction to Tteokbokki Tteokbokki is a delicious Korean rice cake dish that’s made with a gochujang base. If you’ve never tried rice cakes, they have a wonderful chewy texture that is similar to noodles. And a great plus is that…
Vegan Japchae
Introduction to Japchae As you can probably tell by now, a lot of recipes I make are inspired by my favorite restaurants. This entire food blog arose out of quarantine boredom and necessity. Since I could no longer go out…
Vegan Yaki Udon Noodles
This vegan yaki udon is a rich and savory Japanese style stir-fried noodle dish. By now I’m sure you’re all aware of my long-standing noodle obsession. One of my favorite noodle dishes of all time is this yaki udon. Udon…