After living in Ithaca, New York for 5 years, I developed a love for Korean food. Since the majority of restaurants in collegetown, our downtown area, were not good, I often went to Koko’s, one of the few delicious restaurants. The ubokki (udon + tteokbokki) at Koko’s is outstanding, so I took it upon myselfContinue reading “Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Udon (Ubokki)”
Author Archives: Alyssa Holman
Air Fryer Mini Sweet Peppers
I could eat mini bell peppers any kind of way – raw on their own, raw with dip, oven-baked, pan-fried, or even air fried. Putting these mini peppers in the air fryer takes all of the delicious aspects of frying the peppers but without the excessive oil. Try these peppers as a side for myContinue reading “Air Fryer Mini Sweet Peppers”
Roasted Cauliflower and Black Bean Tacos
For a healthier take on tacos, consider substituting cauliflower and beans for meat. This recipe is inspired by Top With Cinnamon’s Cauliflower & Black Bean Tacos recipe. Roasted Cauliflower and Black Bean Tacos Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Roasted Cauliflower 1 large head of cauliflower 3 tbsp oliveContinue reading “Roasted Cauliflower and Black Bean Tacos”
Steak Fajitas
Living in San Diego, Mexican and Mexican-inspired food are some of my go-to’s. I could truly eat Mexican food every day of the week, but there is nothing like the freshness of a steak fajita with onions, peppers, and spicy salsa. Steak Fajitas Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes IngredientsContinue reading “Steak Fajitas”
Sausage and Spinach Lasagna
It is hard to beat the satisfaction of baking lasagna. All the time and energy put in is always worth it when you see the delicious bubbling cheese when you take it out of the oven. This recipe is based off of Spend With Pennies’ recipe for Easy Homemade Lasagna. Sausage and Spinach Lasagna Yield:Continue reading “Sausage and Spinach Lasagna”
Stir-Fried Pork Udon
To me, there is nothing better than an Asian fusion dish, especially with two of my favorites: Japanese udon noodles and Chinese cabbage aka bok choy. Instead of ordering takeout, try this delicious recipe and I promise you will not regret it. This recipe was inspired by bon appetit. Stir-Fried Pork Udon Yield: 4 ServingsContinue reading “Stir-Fried Pork Udon”
Instant Pot Beef Chili
On a cold winter day, nothing warms you up like a big bowl of hearty, warm chili. BUT there is nothing worse than spending 2+ hours making it. Using an Instant Pot will save you time and energy while still producing a delicious meal. This recipe is inspired by the NY Times’s recipe for BeefContinue reading “Instant Pot Beef Chili”
“Green” Pasta
A fresh, vegetable-forward recipe that brings a whole new meaning to a pasta dinner. “Green” pasta utilized roasted green vegetables with creamy pesto to produce a nutrient-rich, flavorful meal. “Green” Pasta Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 1 head of broccoli (see Note 1) 2 tbspContinue reading ““Green” Pasta”
Chicken Parmesan
Nothing compares to the cheesy, saucy goodness of chicken parm. Scroll down for the game-changing recipe. Chicken Parmesan Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 chicken breast halves Salt and pepper 2 eggs 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cupContinue reading “Chicken Parmesan”
Soba Noodle Stir Fry
For a quick, vegetable-forward meal, look no further than a soba noodle stir fry. Here, I cook three delicious vegetables, broccoli, zucchini, and bok choy, to make a Japanese-inspired noodle dish. Soba Noodle Stir Fry Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 head broccoli 2 small zucchini 2 tbspContinue reading “Soba Noodle Stir Fry”
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