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Vegetable Lo Mein

Image of plated vegetable lo mein. Summer is quickly coming to an end. If you want to maximize the daylight hours and minimize time spent in the kitchen, this vegetable lo mein recipe is for you! The meatless main is quick to prepare and, equally important, satisfying to eat…. 

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Brown Butter Leek and Turnip Soup

Thanksgiving came and went – and I barely set foot in the kitchen. That’s because the family gathered for lunch at Su Hong Eatery to celebrate the holiday. And while my parents invited us kids over for a relatively impromptu turkey dinner, I only had time to prepare a salted caramel pumpkin pie before the get-together.

Chard, Golden Beet and Barley Salad

For the most part, I’ve been trying to stay indoors due to the hazardous, smoky air from Camp Fire. But I did venture out of the house last night to catch Kevin Hart at Oracle Arena with some friends. And on the way to the show, we stopped to have dinner at De Afghanan Cuisine. If you’re ever… 

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Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There are very few recipes that I make more than once. But I’d readily recreate this andouille and chicken jambalaya for myself, family or friends. It’s that good – and the entrée takes under an hour to prepare.

Butternut Squash and Chard: The Simplest Side Dish

It’s that time of the year again. Winter squash season! Are you a fan? I certainly am. In fact, I already turned out a simple yet satisfying side dish starring the quintessential autumnal ingredient: butternut squash and chard.

Focaccia Stuffing with Apples and Bacon

Can you believe Turkey Day is less than a month away? That means it’s time to start planning your holiday spread. My priorities? The sides and pie. If I wasn’t obsessed with testing new recipes, I’d consider recreating this focaccia stuffing with apples and bacon, my contribution to our family meal last Thanksgiving.

Speedy Udon Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

My trip to Los Angeles for Adobe MAX flew by in the blink of an eye and I was reunited with Rookie in no time. After wrapping up the workweek, I enjoyed an assortment of sushi and wakame salad at Amami Bistro. The following day, I whipped up this speedy udon stir-fry with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms.

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