TL;DR skip to recipe A few years ago, my roommate Erin started following a program called IQS, or I Quit Sugar. She was on it for quite some time before I said “hey, how about I join you and we split groceries and cooking duties?” So, we did just that. Not only did I detoxContinue reading “Roasted Veggie Sauce”
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Okonomiyaki: Japanese Street Snack
What the heck is okonomiyaki?!
I’m not geeking out on elvish. Okonomiyaki (say it with me now, o-ko-no-mee-YA-kee) is a beloved Japanese street food which originated in Hiroshima and Osaka.
Chicken Shawarma Bowls and Naan
Few cuisines embody the fresh veggies/tasty meat genre better than Middle Eastern IMO. I absolutely love shawarma, and it is incredibly easy to make. Flavorful, juicy, charred chicken with cool, crisp veggies and creamy yogurt and hummus sauces. Makes me happy just thinking about it!
Super Easy {wildcard} Meatballs
This recipe for meatballs is quick and simple and can be used in many different dishes. I used half of this batch for meatball subs (recipe to come soon) and the other half will be used to make sweet and spicy Asian meatball bowls (recipe to come soon too).
They could also be used in soups, with pasta and tomato or veggie sauce, Mediterranean bowls or sandwiches, Swedish style with egg noodles and a brown gravy, or just with some teriyaki sauce and rice. That’s why I call them “wildcard.” Use your imagination. Make a batch, throw them in the freezer and you have a blank canvas for a meal.
Savory Brown Butter Noodles with Shrimp (or chicken)
Tim told me this is better than what he gets at Italian restaurants, so I have that going for me.
The Bored Barista 