Blistered shishito peppers
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Blistered shishito peppers

The easiest veggie and healthy snack/bar food/appetizer you’ll ever make in your life.

Blistered shishito peppers are not just super healthy, but jam-packed with smokey flavors and sometimes a surprise. Every 1 in 10 of these can be spicy!

Otherwise, it has a mildly sweet, grassy, and peppery flavor. When blistered in high heat, it’s * chef’s kiss *

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Sekuwa - Nepali pork skewers
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Sekuwa - Nepali pork skewers

Growing up, I knew there was going to be a party the next day if my mother started marinating pork the night before.

Bringing in flavors from the motherland, the mustardy, spiced and tangy fatty pork skewers are just what you want for your next grill party! Give it a try and impress your guests with a whole new finger-licking flavor profile.

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Lettuce wrap this up
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Lettuce wrap this up

Crunchy should be designated as an emotion. I love biting into crisp and crunchy vegetables - stuff it with some saute, and a squeeze of lime — we have ourselves a winner.

You know me, everything I make is all about versatility. Switch out this protein to tofu, pork, mushroom, whatever you like. Let’s get to cooking!

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Bánh mì inspired breakfast avocado toast
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Bánh mì inspired breakfast avocado toast

This simple yummy recipe requires very little labor and is easier on the penny if you try a little extra hard to find stores that carry ripe avocados for less.

Who doesn’t love a good bánh mì! Inspired by this iconic Viet street food, my avocado toast amps up the Asian and is packed with that good good flavor. Let’s get to cooking!

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krispy katsu and saucy slaw
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krispy katsu and saucy slaw

Yes, it’s as crispy and crunchy as it looks. You will love this Japanese fried chicken(katsu) recipe. ALSO, arguably the most fail-proof fried chicken to make.

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Sundubu Jigae- Korean tofu stew
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Sundubu Jigae- Korean tofu stew

My Korean bestie introduced me to sundubu jigae - korean soft tofu seafood stew, and I have made this baby probably every week since. So I thank her for teaching me how to make this recipe.

This seafood and soft tofu packed spicy soup is perfect to unclog those sinuses and your pores, haha. I love it!

Squid, mussels, prawns, octopus, you name it, she’s got it. 🦑🦐🦪.

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Parmesan-crusted zucchini
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Parmesan-crusted zucchini

Here’s one for the vegetarians! I haven’t forgotten about you. 😘

Rich, savory, AND healthy? What? A simple recipe that works great as a side dish or a light meal. You can simply throw it into the oven and get to making other nom noms.

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