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This Month’s Theme: August Appetizers!

#157: California Roll

#157: California Roll

I’ve been meaning to make a sushi recipe for a while now, especially after we made the onigiri recipe a few years ago, and I thought that the California Roll would be the perfect one to start with! The California Roll interestingly has a complicated origin story, with the roll’s invention being disputed, either being… Read More


#106: Deviled Eggs

#106: Deviled Eggs

When I was trying to think of appetizers that weren’t fried for this month’s set, one of the first ones I thought of was deviled eggs. The first time I had tried deviled eggs, I didn’t really like them, but thankfully I tried making them again using my own recipe and I realized just hate… Read More


#155: Baked Brie w/ Fig Jam

#155: Baked Brie w/ Fig Jam

When thinking of what appetizers I wanted to make this go around, I wanted to focus on appetizers that were quick to make, but I still wanted the recipe to be something that will impress your party guests more than just cheese and crackers. So, for our first recipe this month, I thought it would… Read More


#158: Japanese Ginger Carrot Salad & Miso Soup

#158: Japanese Ginger Carrot Salad & Miso Soup

When I was thinking about appetizers I wanted to make for this last recipe this go around, I wanted to try to make something that was a bit more of an appetizer for a meal rather than it being an hors d’oeuvre to snack on like our previous recipes this month. And so, after ordering… Read More


#104: Spinach Artichoke Dip

#104: Spinach Artichoke Dip

As a child, I thought that Spinach Artichoke dip was a really fancy appetizer, mainly because I didn’t really know what an artichoke was and thought it was a luxury ingredient. But in fact, spinach artichoke dip is one of the most popular appetizers throughout all of the US, with many restaurants featuring a dip… Read More


#103: Bruschetta

#103: Bruschetta

Last year, we made a lot of fried appetizers, which, although they are very tasty, they aren’t the greatest in terms of their nutritional value. So, I thought we could spend some of this month highlighting some of my favorite appetizers for when I want a lighter option. So, for our first recipe for this… Read More


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#139: Baklava

#139: Baklava

For our yearly tradition of finding Easter recipes to make, I was trying to think of something that would be a traditional Pascal dish, while also still being in line with our theme and this Eastern European dessert was the perfect choice! Traditionally made for Easter (as well as other holidays), baklava is a sweet,… Read More


#159: Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

#159: Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

For our first snack recipe this go around, with pumpkin spice season starting, I wanted to make another delicious pumpkin spice-flavored snack to enjoy. But I also wanted to keep our snack healthy, so making these delicious protein balls is a great way to combine both ideas. While the exact macros will vary depending on… Read More


#117: Thai Roasted Chicken And Sticky Rice (ข้าวเหนียวไก่อบ)

#117: Thai Roasted Chicken And Sticky Rice (ข้าวเหนียวไก่อบ)

I’ve been wanting to do this recipe since the beginning of doing this cooking show, but I, for whatever reason, waited until now to make it. Thai Roasted Chicken and Sticky Rice, or ข้าวเหนียวไก่อบ, is one of my favorite dishes from my childhood, and it’s something that I would get every time I went to… Read More


#120: Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescent Cookies)

#120: Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescent Cookies)

Vanillekipferl, or Vanilla Crescent Cookies, are central european vanilla shortbread cookies that are traditionally made during the Christmas season. The origins of this sweet treat comes from Vienna, Austria to celebrate the Holy League’s victory over the Ottoman Empire in 1683 at the battle of Vienna, hence the Turkish crescent moon shape of this pastry.… Read More


#122: Risalamande

#122: Risalamande

When looking for traditional Christmas desserts for this month’s theme, this one immediately popped out with its beautiful christmas colors. Risalamande’s origins, despite its name, does not come from France but rather has a Danish origin, where according to 19th century legend, the invention of risalamande came about when a French cook at the Hotel… Read More


#110: Cucumber Salad

#110: Cucumber Salad

When I was younger, we used to take short road trips to various parks in the summer to enjoy the fresh air and to spend some time in the sun, and my mom used to make lunch for us to eat and one of the things I remember her making was cucumber salads. I used… Read More


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