Cooking Method: Boiling
Broccoli Salad with Miso Paste
This Broccoli Salad with Miso Paste is a brilliant, deeply savory twist on the classic potluck staple. While traditional broccoli salads rely on a heavy, sweet-and-tangy mayonnaise dressing, this recipe incorporates miso paste, bringing a rich, umami complexity.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Japanese Potatoes with Soy Sauce
I made these Japanese Potatoes with Soy Sauce and my daughter raved about them. I was meant to buy regular mini potatoes, but I could only find fingerlings. The potatoes are simmered in soy sauce, sugar, salt and water. It's so simple and really delcious.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Texas-Style Carrot Soufflé
While visiting my brother in Connecticut, he ordered in from Tejas Barbecue and got this Texas-Style Carrot Soufflé. It was incredibly delicious. So of course, I had to try to recreate it. A Texas-style carrot soufflé is a sweet, fluffy casserole, often served as a holiday side dish or dessert, featuring pureed carrots blended with butter, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. It is baked at 350°F until puffed and golden. The dish is popular for its light texture.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chicken Piccata Pasta
This Chicken Piccata Pasta features tender, succulent chicken thighs tossed in a vibrant sauce of bright lemon, salty capers, and crisp white wine, all finished with a velvety butter sauce. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread. It’s the pasta night you’ve been waiting for.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Chicken
This is my brilliant friend Sara Tane's high-protein, vibrant Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Chicken. It's quick, easy, and so satisfyingly good. You get the rich, velvety indulgence of a creamy sauce paired with a massive hit of greens and lean protein. The secret ingredient is cottage cheese. Using cottage cheese is a total game-changer. Not only does it skyrocket the protein content, but it also creates a surprisingly thick, creamy texture without the need for heavy cream or butter.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes)
I made this Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes), and my Japanese stepmother said it’s the epitome of Japanese comfort food.
Nikujaga literally translates to "meat" (niku) and "potatoes" (jagaimo), this dish is the quintessential "mother's cooking" (ofukuro no aji) in Japan. It’s a savory, slightly sweet, and deeply soul-warming stew that relies on a few ingredients and a simple simmering technique.
Legend has it that Nikujaga was born in the late 19th century thanks to Togo Heihachiro, a Japanese naval commander. Having studied in England, he supposedly fell in love with British beef stew.
Upon his return, he ordered his naval chefs to recreate it. Lacking demi-glace and red wine, the chefs used what they had: soy sauce, sugar, and sake. The result wasn't a British stew, but it was so delicious that it became a staple of the Japanese Navy to combat vitamin deficiencies.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Miso Mac and Cheese
Elevate your Mac and Cheese with this Creamy Miso Mac. This dish balances the sharp Cheddar with the subtle sweetness of white miso, creating a deep, umami-rich flavor. Finished with a crunch of toasted panko, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil. The result is delicious!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Brussels Sprout and Bacon Risotto
Brussels Sprout and Bacon Risotto is a rich, beautifully marries the creamy texture of Italian risotto with the earthy, slightly bitter crunch of Brussels sprouts and the savory, salty notes of crispy bacon. It's a perfect meal for a cozy evening.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese
The ultimate comfort food hybrid is here. Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese merges the irresistible richness of the classic dip with the hearty satisfaction of baked macaroni. This decadent, creamy casserole is guaranteed to please a crowd and instantly turns a simple dish into an indulgent, flavorful main course.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
I had some leftover ricotta and a pile of lemons, so I made One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon. It's a quick, easy, and cheesy one-pot pasta that's bursting with lemon flavor and makes for a super easy cleanup. What's not to like?
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
