My Recipes
Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce
Pencil asparagus and shiitakes seared hard in a hot skillet, then glazed with oyster and fish sauce and finished with garlic and scallions.
My Recipes
Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette for Kale
A punchy shallot-Dijon vinaigrette finished with toasted sesame oil — sharp enough to stand up to raw kale, with a nutty top note that ties the whole thing together.
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Kung Pao Cabbage with Tofu
Charred green cabbage and baked tofu in a punchy Sichuan-style sauce, finished with roasted cashews and cilantro — a quick vegetarian stir-fry in 30 minutes.
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Black Pepper Tofu
Seared extra-firm tofu and bell peppers tossed in a freshly toasted black peppercorn sauce with garlic, ginger, and plant-based oyster sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.
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Crispy Pan-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic and Ginger
Cornstarch-coated eggplant pan-fried until golden and a little charred, then tossed in a quick sesame, garlic, and ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Healthy Bran Muffins
Tender whole wheat and wheat bran muffins sweetened with honey or maple syrup, with a bakery-style domed top from a quick high-heat bake.
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Peanut Butter Udon Noodles
Chewy udon noodles tossed in a punchy peanut-chili sauce with garlic, sesame, and soy — finished with crushed toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.
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Takeout-Style Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Quick wok-fried broccoli in a savory garlic sauce with Shaoxing wine and a cornstarch-thickened glaze — restaurant flavor at home in 15 minutes.
To Try
Chinese Hot & Sour Lentil Soup
Quick Chinese-inspired hot and sour soup with green lentils, mushrooms, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, warming, and deeply satisfying.
To Try
Gochujang Pasta with Kimchi & Mushrooms
Korean-Italian fusion pasta with spicy gochujang, funky kimchi, and mushrooms. Creamy, umami-rich sauce with sesame oil instead of butter.