Hooded robe to lounge in all day

Want to live in it all day, every day If you are spending a lot of time at home, what do you like most to…

Roasted cruciferous with walnuts, mushrooms, and double garlic

Plant based dish loaded with flavors and textures We love cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprout, kale, etc.), cooked lightly or raw to retain crunchy…

Easy miso soup with tofu, kimchi, and daikon

If you want to try out Asian ingredients like miso, tofu, kimchi, and gochujang, this kimchi miso soup can be a good option for you…

Lithe and Light Easy Raglan Tunic Dress

Light and sinewy tenderness As the spring approaches, I wanted to make something bright and supple for in-between season that is also durable and…

Flavor and collagen packed oxtail chili with vegetables

Make for the taste & flavor and take in goodness of collagen For me, nothing says warm and gelatinous goodness like an oxtail soup. And…

Uniquely Robust and Flavorful Kamut Pilaf with Lentil and Vegetables

Kamut – unique and robust texture and nutrition I first learned of khorasan wheat via Kamut (brand name) through an article (I don’t…

Crispy and succulent ginger miso chicken wings and kale yogurt dip

Twice baked for light, juicy, and crispy finish We love chicken wings, any time of the year. Still I don’t care for overly…

Baked brie mac & cheese with cauliflower and shrimp

Next level mac & cheese We occasionally make baked “mac & cheese” with whatever cheese we need to use up and this time…

Quick, Creamy, and Light – Avocado Caprese Pasta

More easy way to eat avocado? Does this happen to you? We like avocado and buy them relatively often, and then somehow let it sit…

Epic kimchi dumplings (regular + meatless recipes)

Please don’t let the list of ingredients scare you! It’s well worth the effort, and you can make shortcuts using tips…

Easy drama – lace sleeve diagonal top

Yearning something warm yet light and flowy for the in-between seasons? This diagonal body top with open lace sleeves might give you just that…

Summer Color Mélange Soba Noodle Salad

Refreshing and easily customizable Cold soba or buckwheat noodle dish is a staple in Japanese summer and for me it evokes a feeling of refreshing…

Epic Grilled Kalbi with Yuzu Miso Ginger Marinade

Easy & accessible Korean dish Some Korean foods (like kimchi, bibimbap, bulgogi) have become semi-main stream, and that means it’s easier for…

Easy Vertical Stripe Lounge/Sleep Tunic Dress

Like many knitters, I have random bits of yarns from various projects I stash for future “fun” projects. If you also have those…

Easy Poncho/Blanket/Scarf for In-Between Seasons

When you want something light to add warmth around you, try this easy and quick to knit lace piece you can wear as poncho, blanket…

Clover Heart Coaster – Last Minute St. Pat’s Gift?

Connect simple crochet hearts at the center, and voila! You have a set of coaster you can use individually or as a larger piece. You…

Celebrate with Pomegranate Arils Dance!

Add a festive holiday cheers in an instant by dropping a spoonful of pomegranate arils to your bubbly drinks, alcoholic or not. Pomegranate arils are…

Instant Glam to a Sweater with Faux Fur Trim

Super quick crochet trim with a faux fur yarn can instantly transform your plain sweater to a unique holiday outfit…

Incredibly Soft & Cuddly Shawl – Free Easy Pattern

Warm & cuddly shawl is easy and quick to knit and can be worn in many different ways…

Surprisingly Sweet and Delicious “Fire” Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce

Tomato lovers – if you tried any which way to enjoy tomatoes in season, give this a try. As it turned out, naturally sweet cherry…

Flavorful, Colorful, and Nutritious Tahini Soba Salad

Here is another great way to enjoy cold soba noodles, this time as a superstar noodle salad coated with earthy and creamy Tahini based dressing…