Ah… I LOVE SPAM. I don’t know if it’s the Filipino in me, but there’s something that’s so satisfying when you open a can of Spam. One of my favourite things to make is spam and kimchi fried rice. Salty, spicy, carb-y - it’s everything you want in a meal. And luckily, this recipe can be made in a quick pinch!
Read MoreWhat is Cincinnati chili? Well…it may not be what you think. It’s essentially a scoop of chili atop a bed of spaghetti with numerous sky-high toppings including cheddar cheese, onions and beans. It may sound odd but hey, don’t knock it till you try it! It’s strangely satisfying…
Read MoreEver get stuck with a big leftover tub of gochujang for that one time you used it to make soondooboo or jjigae or something? Yeah, that happens to me often so I was experimenting on adding gochujang to an American chili and…it worked! I absolutely loved the smoky-sweetness that the gochujang gave the chili - works really well with a couple extra dashes of liquid smoke! Probably my new favourite - cannot wait to make this again!
Read MoreGUYS, I MADE BUCATINI FROM SCRATCH AND IT WAS THE BEST EVER!!!! Ahhhhhh, so proud of myself! Making fresh pasta from scratch may seem like a chore but the end product is so rewarding and satisfying, especially when cooking together amongst a great group of friends. We prepared this all’amatriciana style which was a favourite dish of mine when I was in Rome. So cool to relive those memories through this dish!
Read MoreSorry guys, but Brazilian stroganoff is far superior than the stroganoff you might be used to. It’s far from the Americanized version and features a thick tomato-cream gravy and topped with shoestring potatoes or fries. Yeah, I’m not kidding. It’s some seriously delicious stuff. Can’t wait to try the real thing in Brazil one day!
Read More#MasonJarMondays is back! I had a little obsession with packing all of my lunches, mainly salads, in mason jars a couple years ago. I’ve rediscovered it and want to ignite that again. Just how cute is my salad!? Speaking of salads, this grilled chicken couscous salad is the perfect summertime lunch. There is so much flavour that comes from the grill that you can really go easy on the seasoning here. So good.
Read MoreWho loves a good tortilla soup? Don’t even think about throwing those leftover corn tortillas out after taco night. Throw them into this super easy, super spicy soup that can be whipped up in a cool 20 - 30 minutes. Freezes well and the flavours develop the longer it stays in the fridge. You might be needing a dollop of sour cream to cool this one down!
Read MoreThe weather might finally be warming up in Vancouver but that doesn’t mean I’m not craving some real stick-to-your-bones meals! Feijoada, the hearty pork and bean Portuguese stew, is easily prepared in your slow cooker for those busy days when you’re pressed on time. Let the aroma of slow cooked pork, kidney beans and cabbage soothe your soul - a vey satisfying meal that will leave a ton to be indulged in later in the week.
Read MorePasta + sauce + protein + veg. This is my usual equation for a quick weeknight meal. This time around? I doubled up on the sauce and combined béchamel and pesto to make this incredible cream sauce. Palate pleaser and great to pack up for lunch the next day. Success!
Read MoreIf you can jazz up canned food and luncheon meats, you can do anything. One of my favourite Korean foods, bud jjigae, is up on the blog today! It’s a red hot spicy stew packed with Spam, Vienna sausages, ramen noodles, cheese, tofu and more. It’s a recipe that originated during the Korean War, hence all the canned goods. Don’t let that turn you off that - you’ll instantly become hooked as I was!
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