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Chipotle Mujadara

Cooking, Food, Sides, VeganMarch 15, 2020August 25, 2020 Sinmi

A few years ago, I went primarily plant-based for a few weeks. At that time, I was constantly looking for new food options. Mujadara is a plant-based options that has remained a favorite of mine. What is there not love about rice that is cooked with onions and spices? The other thing I always loved about this dish is the blend of lentils and rice. I sometimes feel guilty about eating white rice but the addition of the lentils boosts the nutritional profile. A few months ago, I put together a version of mujadara that features one of my favorite spices, chipotle pepper.

Corn and Zucchini Fritter

Cooking, Food, SidesAugust 23, 2019November 9, 2020 Sinmi

I have spent the past couple of days developing recipes for this blog. Luckily, I have also had access to taste testers. My taste testers, aka my friends and family, have been giving me feedback. This corn and zucchini fritters is one of the recipes that scored high marks. Since it got a high mark, I thought I would share quickly so that you can make some fritters from your late summer zucchini crops.

Bluefish In Caramel Sauce

Cooking, SeafoodAugust 21, 2019November 17, 2020 Sinmi

Food is my love language. There are many things about me that I have yet to figure out. But my love language I know for sure. Food allows me to express my love for others. For me, love is the thing that makes me want to cook and feed others. The more extravagant the meal, the deeper my feelings. Making this Vietnamese-style Bluefish in Caramel sauce was an expression of love.

Curried Potato and Kale

Chicken, Cooking, SidesAugust 20, 2019November 17, 2020 Sinmi

Do you know what I have been obsessed with lately? The delicious juices that flow out of the chicken as it roasts. That juice with all its herbiness and saltiness is what forms the base of this curried potato and kale.

Lemony Spaghetti with Thyme

Food, PastaAugust 19, 2019November 23, 2020 Sinmi

It is Sunday night while I write this. After spending almost an hour pondering my dinner for the night, I finally settled on shrimp and noodles. Hopefully, on Monday night it would be easier to decide on a meal. I am leaning towards a simple lemony spaghetti with thyme.

Thai Basil Fried Rice

Cooking, SidesAugust 15, 2019August 18, 2019 Sinmi

My brain works in two ways when it comes to Youtube channels; I am either obsessed or I am bored. There is no middle ground for me. The first time I saw Marion’s Kitchen on Youtube, the obsession kicked in. I knew I was going to make some of her recipes. I finally followed through and made this Thai Basil Fried Rice.

Miso Lime Butter

Cooking, Food, SidesAugust 13, 2019August 12, 2019 Sinmi

Miso is one of those ingredients that I was slow to adopt. I just never felt like I knew what to do with it. Now, I am so on board with miso that I always have it in my fridge for days like these. You know…days when I want to make miso lime butter.

Spaghetti in Garlic Oil

Cooking, Food, PastaFebruary 13, 2019March 15, 2020 Sinmi

Food is my language. There is no doubt about that in my mind. Those that know me know that this statement to be true. My love of food is not so much about eating as it is feeding. I love feeding those that I value. I continuously find ways to delight people with food. My adventures in cooking for loved ones has led me to one conclusion. This spaghetti in garlic oil embodies my mantra.

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Leek and Lemon Pasta Bake

Cooking, Food, PastaFebruary 4, 2019August 14, 2019 Sinmi

Pasta is a staple in my pantry. I like to have it available in all shapes and sizes. On a harried day, I like to throw pasta into a pot of water. In less than 30 minutes, I have a meal. Meal planning is easier with pasta as an option The Leek and Lemon Pasta Bake is not one of my emergency meals. It is one of my meal plan option.

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Romance of the Chicken

Chicken, Cooking, FoodFebruary 3, 2019March 12, 2019 Sinmi

The Perfect Roast Chicken has taken on some mystical characteristics over the years. Who can forget the Engagement Chicken, a creation of Glamour magazine? Many marriages and engagements are credited to a recipe that is suppose to produce a perfect lemony chicken. Of course, the story goes that a woman makes the engagement chicken for her partner, often a man, and he subsequently proposes. The whole story is cute. Romantic fantasies of a partner did not spur my perfect roast chicken journey. Instead, I use the Perfect Roast Chicken to test out the quality of bird sold at the stores.

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