Beet season is in full swing, and at this time of year, you may be seeing them for cheap at your local grocery store. Or perhaps your CSA boxes are bursting with beets, and you’re not sure what to do with all of them! This recipe for marinated roasted beets is a delicious way to […]
Thai Green Papaya Salad
A good Thai green papaya salad is a must-order whenever I’m at a Thai restaurant, and increasingly, it’s becoming something that I make more often at home, because it’s easier than you think to make yourself! What is Papaya Salad? Papaya Salad is a dish originating in Southeast Asia, consisting of a spicy, sweet, tart […]
Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Pho has long been one of my absolute favorite things to eat. There has been more than one occasion in which I have actually gotten in my car and driven over 45 minutes for the express purpose of indulging in good bowl of the stuff, which is why this pho recipe is sorely needed. Note: […]
3 Days in Yosemite National Park
In June, my boyfriend and I spent 3 days in Yosemite National Park, and now we have a brand new Woks of Life camping/travel post for you all! Yosemite National Park, in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of the most well-known national parks in the United States, with over 4 million visitors each year. […]
Chicken Yakisoba
I’m particularly excited about this chicken yakisoba recipe, because it used to be one of my go-to’s at Japanese restaurants, before I discovered that I really like sushi. Every time I go to a Japanese restaurant now, I kind of stop and gaze wistfully at the yakisoba on the menu before ordering my usual rolls or […]
Lotus Root Stir-fry
This stir-fried lotus root recipe is one of my favorite vegetable dishes. If you’ve never tried lotus root, you’re really missing out! This lotus root stir fry recipe has a delightful mixture of textures and flavors, and it’s incredibly tasty considering how simple it is. What is Lotus Root? Lotus roots are the stem of […]
Chicken Adobo
I was introduced to this Chicken Adobo recipe by the Lucky Peach cookbook, 101 Easy Asian Recipes. I’d never tried chicken adobo before, but it seemed too easy to pass up. And you know what? It’s so delicious I’ve added it to my regular rotation. Note: This post was originally published in January 2016, and […]
Char Siu-Style Oven Baked Ribs
A few weekends ago, baby back ribs were on sale at our local grocery store. And with many spring and summer gatherings coming up, I decided to experiment with some crowd-pleasing rib recipes. Well, cat’s out of the bag. It was a success. These char siu-style oven baked ribs are the best blog experiment we’ve […]
