I Am... Banh Pate Chaud Australian Meat Pie Recipe
A few years ago, Mike and I went to Australia where I was amazed to learn that meat pies are practically their national dish. I thought Australia was all about barbecue, Tim Tams, pavlova, and vegemite, but apparently not because the thing I saw EVERYWHERE was the meat pie. They were sold at convenience stores, coffee shops, and random street carts. There were even bakeries dedicated to selling only meat pies. Of course, I ate plenty. Always with ketchup because they have very cute and handy ketchup – they call it tomato sauce – packets there.
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I Am... Friday Finds: 3.9.18
It's FriYAY! February seemed so long but March is just flying by. I truly can't believe that it's the second Friday in March. But, what's up with the rain?! March should be all about sunny days? I think the forecast is calling for a sunny weekend, so fingers crossed.
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I Am... Instant Pot Bo Kho Recipe
Instant Pot Bo Kho Time! It's no secret that I'm kind of obsessed with my Instant Pot. Whenever Mike suggests something for dinner, I'll counter with the same thing, made in the Instant Pot. A typical conversation goes something like this:
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I Am... Taiwanese Scallion Beef Roll Recipe
Have you guys ever had Taiwanese beef rolls? Essentially, they're flaky, crispy green onions pancakes wrapped around tender braised beef with hoisin sauce, cucumbers, and cilantro. Sweet and savory, with a hint of freshness from the cucumber and cilantro, they're an extremely satsifying snack and a classic order at bubble tea/boba places.
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I Am... What to Cook in March
It's March! February passed by in a flash and I have to admit, even though I was into the snow a couple of days ago, I am ready for spring. I can't wait until I don't have to wear layers and I'm dreaming of the day I can walk out of the house without a heavy coat. The best part of almost spring is the almost spring vegetables.
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I Am... Bo Kho: the Vietnamese Beef Stew You Never Knew You Loved
I didn't grow up eating beef stew, but to say that I have an obsession with it is putting it mildly. There's something about beef stew that's always captured my attention. Even as a kid I always wanted to eat it – beef was never on the dinner table, so I'm not sure if it was the forbiddenness of it or the fact that beef stew smells so darn good.
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I Am... Friday Finds: 2.23.18
Whew! It's been a snowy week here and to be honest, it's kind of sort of been perfect. I thought I was over winter, but it's been so white and cozy that I'm convinced that winter can stay...for another couple of weeks at least!
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I Am... Tokyo Ramen Guide: Where to Eat Wantan-men/Wonton Ramen
If you're looking for a Tokyo Ramen Guide, you've come to the right place. When in Japan, eat ramen, right? It's a no brainer for a noodle lover like me. And in theory, it seems simple enough, but really, when you get there, you'll see, the ramen culture is intense. Shops on shops on shops of little restaurants, all selling ramen. And, the kicker? All the pictures look the same! There's creamy pork bone based tonkotsu, shoyu-dashi based Tokyo-style, rich and creamy miso based bowls, and the list goes on and on and on.
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I Am... Sunday Brunch: Breakfast Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef and Eggs
I'm all about fancy Sunday brunches, without the work. I mean, I think everyone is, that's why going out for brunch is a thing. But, my favorite thing to do, even more than going out for brunch, is making it at home, but only under very specific circumstances.
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I Am... Malaysian Flatbread: Roti Canai Recipe
Have you ever had roti canai? It's flaky, crispy, and UGH, so good. I eat it on it's own or with a bit of curry sauce and I'm in heaven. Roti canai is kind of like Indian roti, but not. Essentially, it's an Indian based flat bread that came about Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore, from the Indian community. It's also known as roti prata and to be honest, it doesn't matter what name it has because it's delicious.
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I Am... Crispy Pan Fried Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
Lemongrass chicken is the bomb. Super flavorful and perfect with rice and a side salad. I always tell myself I'm going to order the lemongrass chicken plate when we go out for Vietnamese food, but inevitably, I order pho because making lemongrass chicken at home is so easy.
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I Am... Spicy Lamb Ragu Recipe
Hearty and comforting, this lamb ragu is just the thing you need to keep away the winter blues. There's something about a huge portion of pasta covered in saucy meat ragu that is ultra warming. The second best part about making this, aside from the fact that you get to eat it, is that it fills your house up with the most delicious smells.
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