Asparagus, goat cheese, and tomato pasta

Really great, simple flavors. Modified recipe from Smitten Kitchen.

Cook rigatoni. During the last 5 minutes, throw in the asparagus. Drain, saving some water. While still hot, mix the pasta and asparagus with 2 oz goat cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, and 1 teaspoon dried tarragon. Mix in chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Strawberry cream cake

Quite possibly the prettiest thing I've made.

Layered angel food cake with strawberries + vanilla pudding with fresh whipped cream + whipped cream.


Finished with a light layer of whipped cream.

Dressing up a burger

Toasted bun, organic tomatoes, avocado, and caramelized onions (instructions below).


Heat pan at medium high with a generous amount of olive oil. Add sliced onions and stir so all are covered in oil. Cook, stirring every 10 minutes for 30-40 minutes. I added some salt and sugar, but that is not necessary.

Pan-seared herbed fish

Mix 2 tablespoons of dried garlic and ginger with 1 teaspoon of cumin, coriander, and paprika. Add 1 tablespoon at a time of water to form a paste. Spread over talapia fillets, both sides.

Heat olive oil at medium high, and cook both sides for about 3 minutes each. Season with salt and pepper.

Served on a bed on spinach with steamed broccoli and lime wedges.

Tastes like pizza!

Lots of flavor from just 4 ingredients. Spicy Italian sausage stir fried with onions, garlic, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan cheese.

Tofu Teriyaki Noodles

So easy to make.

Prepare teriyaki sauce: equal parts tamari and mirin, some brown sugar, and a dash of sesame oil. Marinate tofu for about an hour. Broil for 10-15 minutes.

Cook baby bok choy with sliced onions and ginger. Add cooked buckwheat noodles, teriyaki sauce, carrots, and red cabbage. Cook for a few minutes, season with salt, and serve with tofu.

Mi Goi and GOP

I love instant noodles. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with some ramen. I added egg for protein and celery for texture. Accommodated by pre-prepared green onion pancake, with a dipping sauce made of tamari, siracha, and sesame oil.

Com chien

Fried rice with meatless pork, peas, corn, beansprouts, and carrots. Sauce: hoisen, tamari, sesame oil. Seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with scallions and cilantro.