Peanut Butter Noodles for One

During busy times of the year in the kitchen I am always looking for simple recipes that make me feel satisfied while I am busy making sweets and other dishes to serve over the holidays. When I saw this pasta dish I knew this could be added to the list. Peanut butter +pasta are always … Continue reading

Momofuku Crunchy Noodle Coleslaw with Sesame Soy Dressing

Before I talk about this deliciously spicy coleslaw from  Momofuku I would like to introduce you to a new product (for me anyways) called Chili Crunch or Chili Crisp. According to the New York Times “This chili crisp has a Momofuku pedigree.” The original idea came from Lao Gan Ma’s Chili Crisp Sauce which is … Continue reading

Strawberry Salad with a Crunchy Topping

While walking through the produce department recently I could smell the fresh strawberries. To me that means they are going to be juicy and delicious (which they were). This winter as usual, they were hard and flavorless! Not Michigan strawberries yet but they will be coming soon! I’ve been saving some recipes I wanted to … Continue reading

Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles

There are times when I am craving an Asian meal and want a dish to put together quickly and with only a few ingredients. Of course when the weather is warm I really don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either. This recipe fit the bill – not much preparation, one-pan … Continue reading

Korean Beef Noodles with Gochujang

I love Korean food, noodles and especially gochujang, which is a Korean chile paste. This is another recipe full of flavor and as always can be made to your taste using the ingredients and veggies you love. It can certainly be made without the beef too. My lips “did tingle” when I ate this dish … Continue reading

Broccoli Slaw with Nuts and Dried Cherries

This is a very easy salad to put together.  I like the taste and the texture of the dried cherries, the toasted nuts and seeds and the crunch of the Ramen and rice noodles.  A little sweet and a little salty – perfect!