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Crispy Duck Fat Oven Roasted Potatoes

I love potatoes. So much so that sometimes I eat so many that I think I’m going to become one: soft and squishy. I don’t really know anyone who doesn’t like potatoes, at least in some form or other.…

Lemon & Dill Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Fresh and feisty, these sprouts are a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Or you could do what I did and make a meal out of them, because pan-roasted brussel sprouts…

Mushroom, Rosemary & Thyme Challah Stuffing

Challah stuffing because stuffing makes everything better…

Here, it’s full on Christmas already. The stores are decked out, the Christmas music is playing, and there are already holiday sales. Being that it’s only November, it’s a long wait to Santa. Mike and I blame the early onslaught…

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Pulses Round Up!

A lil round up of the pulse recipes I created this year because it's the Year of…

Mac and Kimcheese Dolsot Bibim-mac

Mac and cheese with a kimchi twist in a hot stone bowl for crispy cheesy socarrat…

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Hong Kong Style Deep Fried Nutella French Toast

Have you ever had Hong Kong style french toast? It's deep fried...and…

Friday Finds: 8.28.15

Another week just flew by and I cannot believe we're almost into September, which happens to be my favorite month of all. As a super geeky kid, I LOVED back …

How to make the best matcha

I have matcha at least once a day. Not in the morning – usually in the afternoon, as a way to take some time to enjoy the little moments in life. …

Camp Cooking: One Pan Yaki Udon

I have a thing for fried noodles. They are and always will be one of my favorite things to eat. In fact, I kinda sort of dream about going to …

Crispy Avocado Egg Rolls

I'm the kind of person that gets food traumatized pretty easily. I once had an incident with injera bread and I haven't touched it since. So really, my continuing love of …

2016 Totoro Week Round Up!

It's a Totoro-lly cool round…

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Totoro Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin whoopie pies dressed up as Totoros. Soft and fluffy cakes sandwiching a mascarpone filling. The ultimate in cute and…

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Black Sesame Sugar and Toffee Snicker Doodle Totoro Cookies

I’ve been wanting to make cut-out Totoro cookies for a while. I’m in love with my Totoro cookie cutter. It’s a little on the smaller side, but that’s why I love it so much. It’s perfect for using to…

Totoro Pull-Apart Buns

Totoro shaped buns!!! It's the beginning of Totoro week. Get ready for all the Totoro shaped…