Spicy Poke Nachos are out of this world! Inspired from a dish at Kawaihae Kandyz in Hawaii, they're super fresh and delicious. A little spicy, they're served on the perfect gluten-free crunch. By the end of our week on the Big Island of Hawaii, I’d asked every local I'd met what their favorite place to eat was. I … [Read more...]
Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is a delicious blend of the nutty-like flavor of sesame, with sweet and decadent chocolate morsels -- all wrapped up in a soft dough with crisp edges. It's dreamy! Go to the mall? Go to the beach? Or make cookies? My friend Aimée and I would always include these three … [Read more...]
Tofu “Sashimi” Recipe with Basil
Tofu Sashimi with basil is a very unique dish, as sashimi not made with fish is quite unexpected. Drizzled with Asian flavors, it's one of my favorite appetizers with tofu. It's quick and easy to prepare, and has an elegant and beautiful presentation.While I have an aversion to treating tofu like something it's not … [Read more...]
Sesame Orange Steak Salad Recipe
An absolutely delicious entrée salad! It's beautiful, hearty and good for you!I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- for me, creating a plate of food is often like creating a painting. It's the fine art I've chosen in life. It began with a new, pretty golden-orange bowl and Grilled Rib Eye Steak (pictured … [Read more...]
Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe {Gluten-Free}
Shirataki Noodles, also referred to as Miracle Noodles, have zero calories, are gluten-free and low carb. They absorb delicious flavors very well, and can be substituted in many recipes that call for pasta -- Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry recipe is a perfect example!I'm just going to get right to it … [Read more...]
Grilled Rib Eye Steak Marinated in Asian Spices and Korean Pear
You know how different art mediums can be applied in different ways? For instance, you can apply paint to a canvas in fine strokes with a brush, or use a sponge to add texture. You can paint on cement to get a rough effect or on silk for something totally different. As you know, food is my medium. Take a Korean … [Read more...]
Baby Bok Choy with Crispy Garlic Orange Sesame Sauce
Baby Bok Choy with Crispy Garlic Orange Sesame Sauce is a beautiful plate suitable for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party. It's healthy, fresh, and packed with delectable flavors!Yesterday my super sweet six-year-old wasn't feeling his best so he stayed home from school. After spending an incredibly … [Read more...]
