Japanese chefs and designers are the undisputed masters of the cute food industry, but their brilliant work has inspired chefs around the world to create beautiful and adorable meals like these that are hard not to play with before eating.
A warm and hearty bowl of Kimchi Noodle Soup with Dumplings! Noodles in a really flavourful and umami kimchi broth with mushrooms, dumplings, and veggies. This is one of those really easy one-pot recipes that you can easily whip-up when you’re craving a bowl of noodles!
Tender, juicy, and buttery Black Pepper Chicken ready in less than 20 minutes! Get your rice prepared because this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is one of the BEST recipes I’ve ever created. Combining Taiwanese night market Black Pepper sauce and sizzling chicken steak, this recipe is easy and is now my favorite way to enjoy chicken. You already have all the ingredients in the fridge, so make this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken for dinner this week; you can thank me later.
These pierogi with potato and sauerkraut are deliciously savory with a bit of a tangy bite, and the perfect European comfort food!
These Best Ever Churro Bites are total comfort food! Bite-size, poppable crispy churro bites smothered in sparkling cinnamon sugar. Addicting, easy, quick and so delicious!
These are my Spicy Ramen Dumplings served with a spring onion mayonnaise. They're quick to make and an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Recipe VIDEO above. One of Korea's most famous food exports! The key here is the Bibimbap Sauce - feel free to switch the veg and meat, whatever you use is going to be amazing once mixed up with that Sauce. There's a lot of components here but there's repeat ingredients and it's an easy recipe - and it's MEANT to be served at room temp so don't rush!
Double Baked Bacon + Egg Potatoes
Chicken cutlets have never been so crispy and delicious. Enjoy these crispy katsu chicken cutlets tonight!
Choux aux craquelin shell filled with lychee cream and a disk of lychee jelly. Choux/Craquelin adapted from Emma's Goodies
It seems that crepes were invented for the sole purpose of housing fresh banana slices and hazelnut-chocolate—at least, that's what will be on your mind...
Crispy on the outside with a light and chewy dough on the inside! Filled with satisfying savoury Japanese curry with potatoes, carrots, onions, and bell peppers—but you can get creative with your veggies (or even tofu) of choice! These are usually cooked by frying to a golden brown crisp, but can also be baked!
The best dessert spots in NYC. New York City is known for great food, find out where you can go to get something sweet. From ice cream to pies, there's something here for everyone to enjoy
Learn how to make kanom jeeb, Thai dumplings, and pair them with a dipping sauce of your choice.
The Best Dipping Sauce for Mandu!! I absolutely love a good dipping sauce! Make this for mandu, roasted vegetables or rice!
This creamy Korean ssamjang (쌈장) pasta was inspired by the pork belly ssam (쌈) that I always order at Korean barbecue. Succulent pieces of pork belly in a spicy, creamy, and umami pasta sauce.
Veg Spring Roll is an addictive Chinese appetizer that's made with a noodle filling encased in a wheat-based pastry wrapper. Wrapped like mini burritos and deep-fried till crisp, these are the first things to go at a party. I recently discovered that these get just as crispy in the air fryer so I've added instructions below for air fryer spring rolls as well.
Chocolate Cake Roll is the perfect dessert when you want your friends to think you made some complicated dessert. It's really not complicated at all and it's totally delicious! Make this scrumptious dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life!
Creamy, rich mango sago topped with fresh, juicy mangos chunks, this dessert will blow your mind and is SUPER easy to make with ONLY 4 ingredients!
Galatopita is a classic Greek milk custard pie made with semolina.
Hawaiian haupia is fresh and simple. A favorite at Hawaiian luaus and potlucks, this basic recipe is easy and quick to make. Only four ingredients!
These homemade vegan baos are bursting with flavor and are also freezer-friendly! Vegan Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) – Get the full recipe here.
Mango sago is a popular Asian dessert that’s creamy, fruity, cold tapioca pudding dessert is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
These crispy rice paper dumplings are a great appetizer or main dish. They're crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and filled with a flavorful mix of crunchy vegetables and protein. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly.
Kimchi Bibimmyeon, or Korean Cold Spicy Noodles, is your answer to a blistering hot summer day! Chewy noodles are coated in a spicy, savory, and tangy red sauce that's simple to prepare. This refreshing Korean dish is perfect for when you need dinner on the table in just 15 minutes!
This okonomiyaki recipe is SO easy and fun to make! It's a frittata-like savory Japanese pancake with a cabbage hashbrown-like texture.
These chicken potstickers are Chinese pan fried dumplings that have a super flavorful, juicy filling and the most satisfying crispy bottoms!
Poulet Yassa is a Senegalese dish made of chicken that has been marinated in a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and spices. It has become very popular throughout West Africa and in other parts of the world.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
Try my recipe for melopita, the honey and cheese pie from Sifnos. This traditional Greek recipe is essentially a crustless cheesecake, but without all the fuss - there's no water bath or fancy equipment required, not even a stand mixer!
Korean Fried Chicken is coated with an addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce that is perfectly crunchy on the outside. Give in to your craving anytime with this easy recipe!
Korean Spicy Garlic Seafood Noodles Recipe, Stir-fried! one of my early 20's favorite food, Haemul Bokkeuk Udong - Korean Spicy Garlic Seafood Udon Noodles.
A fluffy and moist Japanese cake roll filled with fresh strawberries and a not-too-sweet whipped cream that is stabilized with gelatin. The most heavenly dessert.
This coconut curry shrimp is mildly spicy and creamy, and brimming with Thai-inspired flavors such as curry paste, lemongrass, and ginger!
This is an easy plant-based dinner that's packed with veggies and nourishes your noodle craving.
Looking for an alternative to teriyaki chicken? You‘ll love my tender and juicy Miso Chicken. Simply marinate chicken thighs in my savory-and-sweet miso sauce and pan-fry until crispy and golden brown. Serve with steamed rice and miso soup for a delicious lunch or dinner that beats take out every time.
Yaki onigiri (焼きおにぎり) or Japanese grilled rice balls are an easy and popular snack or lunch in Japan. They're grilled, pan-fried, or roasted until the outside crust has a crispy texture while the rice inside is soft and fluffy. Yaki onigiri can be flavored with various seasonings including soy sauce, miso butter, or teriyaki sauce!
These homemade spicy steamed dumplings go perfectly with the umami-rich sauce, and make such a comforting autumn meal! Get the full recipe here.
Beef dumpling soup is warm, comforting and addictive. This recipe provides a step by step guide on how to make it at home.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
Rolled egg omelet with chopped veggies
Soy glazed chicken is one of the best chicken recipes you'll ever make. It's simple, quick, and so incredibly delicious.
How to make delicious, easy Black Pepper Beef Udon Noodles in just 15 minutes!
These popular spicy potato noodles are thick, bouncy, chewy, and coated in a garlicky, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy chili oil sauce. It's incredibly delicious and irresistibly addictive, especially with a sprinkle of cilantro! This recipe is definitely fun to make for a weeknight dinner and pairs perfectly with some chicken karaage or Taiwanese fried chicken and Chinese smashed cucumber salad.