It’s officially the holiday season and the end of 2020, and what a year it’s been. If you’re like me, I think we could all use a warm and toasty hug in a mug. So here’s my version of a black sesame oat milk latte. This latte is a warm…
Curry Roasted Squash and Kale Salad
Well, Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Even though we’re all staying local and close to home, we can still take the time to give thanks and enjoy a meal with loved ones. I came up with this salad based on what I had on hand at home.…
Miso Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Let’s cut to the chase – there isn’t a long winded story about this dish. This is a meal that I actually make all the time. Baked salmon and vegetables is a go-to meal at my house – it’s tasty, filling, easy to make, and cooks on one baking sheet…
Breakfast Congee
Many traditions and cultures have simple meals that also double as home food remedies for common illnesses. One of my favorite comfort-food-in-a-bowl meals is congee, or as my Cantonese family calls it, jook. It might look like a simple rice porridge, but it is easily customizable, easy to digest, and…
Bitter Melon and Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce
“Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent: all must be tasted.” – Chinese proverb It’s still summer time here in San Diego, and we’re in the middle of those few weeks of the year when it gets really hot and I wish I had air conditioning at my house! In the summer, Chinese…
Chilled Tofu with Peach and Kimchi
Summer time calls for easy recipes, fresh produce, and not turning the stove on! This recipe is my version of the Japanese chilled tofu dish called hiyayakko. Typically served in the summer time, it’s a quick and easy, light and fresh dish to keep you cool on a hot day.…
Honey Garlic Chicken
Just in time for the holiday weekend – honey garlic chicken! With all this time at home, and cooking at home A LOT more, I got an Instant Pot last month, and it’s been fun trying out new recipes and playing around with all the cool features. One of the…
Chicken Larb Lettuce Wraps
It’s feeling like summer here in San Diego! Chinese medicine encourages eating with the seasons, so with the warmer weather comes a change to your meals. Summer time calls for quick cooking methods like stir frying, blanching or steaming, lighter foods with fresh ingredients, and more salads with a mix…
Safe Reopening Plan
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. Our office closed temporarily for the past two months to support physical distancing, flattening the curve, and for the safety of our patients and providers. Based on compliance of local, state, and Centers for Disease…
Fried rice using fridge leftovers
Hello friends, I hope you all are doing well and staying safe and healthy. Now that many of us are spending our days safer at home, we’re also cooking a lot more too. So I’m sharing a classic recipe for this month – fried rice! This is a great way…