Recipes

Everything that's come out of the kitchen so far.

Delicious homemade hummus.
Middle Eastern

My Delicious Homemade Hummus

Never going back to store-bought — this foolproof hummus comes together in minutes with pantry staples, and you can even swap in peanut butter if you're out of tahini.

30 min·easy·Serves 2-4
Delicious dill dumplings made from freshly picked dill!
Chinese

Dill Dumplings: A Letter to Grandpa

An unexpected encounter with wild dill during a hike resulted in a delicious meal and a fond memory of my grandpa's delightful dill dumplings.

105 min·hard·Serves 4
Home-made version that does not match up.
Italian

A Story About Gnocchi and Friendship

Our friend Vivi's gnocchi is the best we've ever had. Nothing can surpass that. Period.

25 min·easy·Serves 2
Very simplified home-made natto breakfast.
JapaneseHealthy Breakfast

Natto Brunch

If you are looking for a superfood to enrich your body and soul, read on.

10 min·easy·Serves 1
Delicious homemade Chong Qing Xiao Mian
ChineseSpicy Noodle

Chóng Qìng Xiǎo Miàn (Chong Qing Small Noodle)

I was craving this addictive noodle dish but didn't want to pay so much just to feel uncomfortable, so I took matters into my own hands.

0 min·medium·Serves
Egg Scramble + Mushroom Stir Fry + Avocado + Tomato Sauce + Pita Bread
WesternHealthy Breakfast

Healthy Saturday Brunch

There's no better way to start your weekend than with a healthy homemade brunch and an interesting documentary.

70 min·easy·Serves 2
Glistening red-braised pork belly served in steamed buns with cucumber and cilantro
ChineseBraised

Hóng Shāo Ròu (Red-Braised Pork Belly)

Hong Shao Rou is my forever comfort food—sweet, glossy, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly that tastes like home (and has a story I’ve been avoiding for years).

110 min·medium·Serves 4
Hot honey chicken salad bowl with roasted sweet potato, quinoa, and fresh cilantro
AmericanSalad

Homemade Sweetgreen Hot Honey Chicken Salad

Sticky-sweet hot honey chicken over quinoa and charred sweet potato — all the Sweet Greens flavor, none of the $18 price tag.

75 min·easy·Serves 2