Many will be more familiar with white sesame seeds than black or brown sesame seeds. The main difference is that white sesame seeds have their nutritious hulls (shells) removed, which is needed to help the liver metabolize the high fat content of the seeds. So always try to buy brown or black sesame seeds! Brown…
Summer rolls are the perfect summer appetizer! A delicious and refreshing way to sneak in all your vegetables – I can eat these crunchy snacks all day! This appetizer also makes for the perfect party dish. I usually serve these rolls unwrapped, along with plates of filling options for guests and their children. People love…
The thought of adding chickpea to my guacamole never occurred to me. It wasn’t until I went to a NYC restaurant called Lolito for my brother’s birthday dinner where I encountered it for the first time. The chickpea transforms the guacamole into a more earthy and heartier dish while maintaining the same creamy, zesty guacamole…
Pickled onions is a must have in the kitchen. A small amount can really brighten and accentuate the flavors of dishes like tacos, salads, rice bowls, etc. A lot of people pickle their onions by adding vinegar, salt, sugar and onions. However, I’m not a fan of wasting half a bottle of my vinegar and…
I love kimchi – my childhood dinners were never complete without the spicy and tangy crunch. It’s amazing to see other cultures continually accept kimchi into their cuisine. The most shocking place I saw kimchi was in a tiny restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland. Even though it was way overpriced, my curiosity of whether Icelanders make…