Korean Spicy Pork Belly

I was strolling through Lotte last night looking for some whole lobster and was really disappointed to find they were out! So walking up and down the aisles, I was at a lost for what to make for dinner. I saw some pork belly at the meat counter and figured I’d try to make spicy…



Bun Cha – Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Vermicelli and Herbs

I’m taking a slightly different direction with my blog and focusing mainly on Asian cuisine and how to make them healthier and, if applicable, a Paleo version. As many of you may be aware, I’m very partial to Asian food and love being able to cook some of my favorite dishes at home. So I’ve…

Clams in Garlic and Wine Sauce with Water Cress for the Spring

The weather is definitely taking a turn and we’re hopefully finally saying goodbye to winter and hello to the spring! And for me personally, nothing says welcome warmer temperatures quite like grilling and seafood. Unfortunately though, our grill is currently in the process of being repaired. So I’ll go to my second favorite spring time…

Roast Chicken in a Dutch Oven

I love getting weekly deliveries from Washington’s Green Grocer! Not only am I getting fresh, natural and organic products, but I’m also supporting local farmers and their craft. Another bonus is that it’s teaching me to cook with what I have on hand. So whatever comes in my box that week is what I’ll be…

Coconut Chicken to Start of the Grilling Season

I was looking through some recipes I had pinned on Pinterest and my husband happened to be looking over my shoulder and he expressed a lot of interest in a picture of some grilled chicken. The recipe was for Hawaiian grilled chicken and it looked extremely simple. And what made me want to make it…

Embracing the Flavors of the Caribbean with Jerk Chicken

Looking through my pantry, I noticed how I just have a lot of spices laying around. I find that I’ll buy a jar and only use it once or twice. This is especially true with my large jar of coconut oil. Since I’ve been trying to make more Paleo friendly recipes, I went and bought…

Cambodian Ratatouille (Samlaw Koko)

Since having our son, my husband and I have made it a point to introduce him to both of our cuisines, Vietnamese and Cambodian. And since my mom lives 2 hours from us, it’s really hard for me to learn recipes directly from her. But I am very nostalgic and miss the flavors of home…

Chicken, Spinach and Cannellini Bean Quesadillas

Sometimes I find it very hard to incorporate a good variety of food into our dinners. I tend to either make an Asian or pasta dish. I really haven’t ventured out of my comfort zone too often when it comes to cooking. So one of my goals is to try and make more a range…

Mr. B’s Bistro: BBQ Shrimp

I was in New Orleans a few years ago and fell in love with the BBQ shrimp. It’s not what you would consider as typical BBQ. Instead, it’s oh so saucy, with such a deep and hearty flavor. One of my favorite restaurants down in New Orleans has to be Mr. B’s. What really impressed…

Birthday Lunch at Bastille

Over the weekend, we celebrated a special birthday by having a pretty fantastic lunch at Bastille in Alexandria, VA. This restaurant has been on my eating list for a while. I’m a huge fan of French cuisine and have made it one of my goals to try out all the French places in the area.…

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