Tofu with Minced Pork (家常豆腐) This is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Soft, custardy tofu is gently simmered in a glossy, umami-rich minced pork sauce, then finished with fresh scallions and a…
Soft Kutsinta (Filipino Steamed Rice Cake)
Soft Kutsinta (Filipino Steamed Rice Cake) The secret to the soft texture is adjusting the ratio of rice flour to all-purpose flour, plus using a bit of fine tapioca starch for that…
Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken
Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken This recipe uses a single baking dish. There’s no browning, no stovetop searing, and no basting. The honey-garlic sauce is simply whisked together, poured over the chicken, and…
Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce
Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce The filets are cooked using the classic cast-iron method—hard sear, then butter-basted with garlic and herbs—before being crowned with a rich, shellfish-laden cream sauce…
Honey Garlic Rosemary Baked Chicken
Honey Garlic Rosemary Baked Chicken This recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, but a whole cut-up chicken or drumsticks work beautifully too. Fresh rosemary is the star…
Cheesy Beef Meatball Bites
Cheesy Beef Meatball Bites The secret is tucking a cube of cheese deep into the center of each meatball, then baking or pan-frying them until the exterior is beautifully browned and the…
Cheesy Shredded Chicken Bake
Cheesy Shredded Chicken Bake This is the ultimate versatile comfort food. The base is incredibly creamy, thanks to a blend of sour cream and cream cheese, and it’s perfumed with garlic and…
Chinese-American Takeout Combo Platter
Platter Components (Pick Your Favorites) Main Protein (Choose 1): General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken, or Sesame Chicken Side 1: House Special Fried Rice (non-negotiable) Side 2 (Choose 1): Crab Rangoon, Egg Rolls, or Bacon Jalapeño…
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls These are the ultimate party appetizer or game-day snack. The filling is a quick mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeños, rolled tightly in eggroll…
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken The secret is baking the coated chicken pieces on a well-oiled, preheated sheet pan, which mimics the sizzle of frying. The sauce is a perfect balance of…