Do you know what I want more than anything in the world? I want there to be some kind of robot that will just follow me and my two girls around and continuously clean up after us. It seems that my entire day is spent cooking, feeding, and cleaning. And at the end of the…
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How To: Quickie Meal – Chicken Meatball Banh Mi Bowls
We already have a delicious banh mi recipe on the blog. It’s of the more traditional sandwich variety, but untraditional in that it features tofu instead of meat. If you haven’t made it, you should. This version sticks to the meat, but instead requires a fork for eating rather than your hands. You all know…
How To: Healthy Side – Spicy Coconut Curry Noodles
I had a lot of trouble writing this post. Why? Because really all I want to say is, GO MAKE THESE NOODLES NOW! Sure, I could write about how they are creamy, spicy, and sweet all at the same time, they make the perfect side for just about any protein, and they come together in…
How To: Quickie Meal – Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
The classic Chinese chicken salad. The one featured on every chain restaurant menu. It always sounds so good with the supposed crispy noodles and tangy dressing, but then you take a bite and you either have a way too sweet dressing, overcooked bland chicken, or a salt explosion in your mouth. This Asian chicken salad…
Asian Beef Noodle Soup
Hello, winter. I’m not welcoming you per se, but I may be able to better handle your shenanigans when bowls of steaming deliciousness are at my disposal. Bowls such as this one. You all like Phở? It’s a Vietnamese noodle soup and it’s basically a cure for winter. Traditionally, Phở requires hours of simmering a rich…
How To: Quickie Meal – Sesame Noodle Bowls
I’m having a bit of a love affair with bowls. Quinoa bowls, rice bowls, and most recently, noodle bowls. Now we all know I’ve had a thing for food in bowls for quite some time, but noodles have recently become the latest and greatest thing in my house. They are also very helpful for getting…
How To: Quickie Meal – Hoisin Chicken and Vegetable Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This past weekend we purchased our first two pints of local Ontario strawberries of this season. I think there may be some strawberry jam happening in the near future. June is prime time for local produce – rhubarb and strawberries and asparagus, oh my! While June may not scream SWEET POTATOES, this recipe is too…