It’s officially the holiday season and the end of 2021, and whew, we made it through the year. So here’s my version of a sweet breakfast fit for the holidays! I had an extra box of Mochiko flour in my pantry, and decided now was the time to make something…
Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
It’s already the middle of November, which means it’s almost time for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday to celebrate – no dealing with gifts, just spending time with family and friends and sharing a delicious meal. This butternut squash and roasted carrot soup would be a great…
Baked Pears with Sea Salt Honey Ginger Sauce
It’s officially fall! For San Diego, our weather is all over the place right now – chilly mornings and evenings, warm during the day, and hot and dry winds too. This season is a great time to eat seasonal produce, which includes pears. Add some seasonal spices and walnuts, and…
Tomato Corn Egg Drop Soup
It’s late summer here in San Diego, and even though it’s still hot during the day, the first touches of fall are upon us – the sun is starting to set earlier, there’s a coolness to the mornings and evenings, and I’ve already decorated my front door with a fall…
Goji Berry Lemonade
In honor of the upcoming summer holiday weekend, I’m revisiting one of my early recipes – goji berry lemonade! This is a tasty fresh variation on your standard lemonade, but with a Chinese medicine twist. It’s perfect for sipping while poolside, at the beach, or to bring to a barbeque…
Cucumber and Mint Sparkler
It’s starting to feel like summer here in San Diego! With warmer days ahead, now is a great time to break out a refreshing drink recipe. One of my favorite simple drinks to make is sparkling water with a squeeze of lime juice. The addition of mint was inspired by…
Cashew Chicken Salad with Black Sesame Dressing
It’s officially spring time and the weather is getting warmer, so now is a great time to have a salad! But wait, you might be saying – salads are okay now? I know, I spend a lot of time talking about how warm and cooked foods are better for digestion…
Savory Oatmeal with Miso Mushrooms and Beet Greens
Happy New Year! This is a friendly reminder that it is still winter time, so now is still a great time to eat warm foods for breakfast. So let’s kick off 2021 with a breakfast recipe! Cold mornings call for warm breakfast, not smoothies or ice cold drinks. In Chinese…
Black Sesame Oat Milk Latte
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.…