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Korean inspired Galbi-jjim 갈비찜 – Braised Beef Short Ribs
I’ve been having korean food cravings lately. To satisfy my brain and tummy, here is my inspired take on Galbi-jjim- korean braised beef ribs. It is so delicious and tender. When I was pregnant with Elsie, I would constantly crave for Korean food, especially ramen and spicy food. At some point, I had to control myself. It was an extremely wonderful time – while it lasted. Making this dish with 3 pounds of rib meat, I added many more (optional) ingredients as shown in the picture below. After this, I came up with a more manageable amount using just 1 pound of meat, and it was a lot easier to…
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Hawaiian Inspired Garlic Shrimp
I’ve been having some nostalgic feelings of our Hawaii home. Hawaii is always my happy place, as this is where I met the love of my life. During this time of uncertainty, I’m grateful to be able to spend time with the hubby and my little one. I’ve also been finding some comfort through cooking. I know this is not an easy time for everyone, and I feel the same way. Although temporary, let me take you guys through this scrumptious Hawaiian inpired shrimp recipe! I hope you guys enjoy it! Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 pound Shrimp (about 11-12 shrimps. It is best to use fresh shrimp, I bought…
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Super Easy Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds are healthy, delicious, and a good source of fiber. This recipe is perfect for a snack, breakfast, dessert, or smoothie. You can have it cold or hot and eat this with fruits, nuts, oatmeal or sweet potato – basically anything you like=) You can combine this with oats as a great breakfast on-the-go for the next morning. I like to eat mine warm with sweet potato. You can spice it up with a dash of cinnamon, honey, and/or vanilla extracts. Time: 35 mins Ingredients 1 can coconut milk (13.66 fl oz, 403 ml, about 1 1/4 cup) 1 can of water ( use same amount as coconut milk,…
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Easy Garlic Basil Pesto Recipe
If you are a garlic lover, you’ll love this recipe! =) It’s also been professionally tested by my 1 year old, and was given a big smile and a stuffed green face of approval. Yay! I’ve made this a few times now, Elsie – my little one – loves it! It is super easy to put together and tastes best fresh (though it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 nights in a tight sealed container). I would recommend getting the freshest ingredients possible for this recipe. Time : 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup of nuts (Most recipes call for pine nuts, which is a good option,…
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Moist Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Muffins
Hello! I’m going to share an extremely mouth watering recipe today. There is no turning back. I made this several times already, and many times when I was pregnant. It was all the cravings. Luckily, I had all the ingredients needed for this yummy treat at home, so of course I went ahead and baked a batch. This recipe is my “healthy” version for sweet cravings. I added coconut oil and less sugar. Time: 40 Minutes This recipe makes about 12 cupcakes. Ingredients: 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar ( I…
