These sweet potato and edamame onigiri are the kind of cozy, handheld comfort food I want whenever I'm hungry-but-not-looking-for-a-whole-project. The filling is creamy, a little sweet, a little savory, with pops of edamame and just enough miso to make it taste like something you waited in line for. Then there's the wasabi drizzle: cool, tangy, […]

This chickpea and sweet potato situation is my kind of weeknight magic: cozy, a little smoky, and actually sturdy enough to pick up and bite like a real burger. The sweet potato brings that soft, roasty sweetness; chickpeas keep it hearty; and a quick blitz of oats plus a flax "egg" turns the whole thing […]

This is my go-to totchos recipe when I want nachos energy but with maximum crunch and zero fuss. You bake tater tots until they're shatter-crisp, then pile on smoky black beans, sweet corn, a quick skillet queso that tastes like you tried harder than you did, and all the cold, bright toppings that make the […]

This cheesy masala pav loaded with spiced potatoes is my favorite way to turn plain dinner rolls into full-on Indian street food at home: buttery, garlicky, tomato-spiced masala smeared on the griddle, then stuffed with a tangy aloo filling and finished with a ridiculous melt of cheese. It's got that canteen-style vibe (crispy edges, soft […]

This vegan take on tom yum is the weeknight soup I make when I want big Thai restaurant vibes without doing the whole "special trip" thing. You still get that signature hot-and-sour punch (lime + chile), the aromatic lift from lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, and a savory depth that tastes like it simmered all […]

This one-pot spicy garlic chicken noodle soup is my weeknight answer to "I need comfort, but I also need it fast." It's a quick chicken noodle soup that still tastes like you built a proper broth-because you kind of do, right in the same pot. We bloom a whole lot of garlic in a little […]

This is my weeknight version of a crab fried rice recipe thai-style, where the rice gets glossy with a salty-sweet sauce, the crab stays in big tender pieces, and pineapple shows up like the fun friend who makes everything taste brighter. It's the kind of fried rice that feels special (hello, crab), but it's also […]

This spicy almond chicken is what I make when I want that glossy, savory-sweet, slightly fiery Chinese-American stir-fry vibe at home without dragging out a deep fryer or doing anything fussy. It's an almond chicken chinese recipe built for weeknights: tender chicken (velveted so it stays juicy), crisp snow peas, and a ridiculous amount of […]

This Korean red pepper paste curry with shrimp is what happens when cozy curry meets the sweet-heat punch of gochujang. You get that familiar, savory "curry night" vibe, but with a deeper chile-forward backbone and a glossy sauce that clings to potatoes like it means business. It's a korean curry recipe I keep for nights […]

If you grew up around Cantonese-style home cooking, you already know the magic of salty fermented black beans: funky, savory, and oddly addictive. This braised pork liver with black bean sauce is my cozy, no-drama chinese liver recipe for people who want liver that tastes bold and clean, not metallic or mushy. The trick is […]