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Indian-Spiced Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

The name is a mouth-full, but you're not gonna want to miss a single bite of this dish!! Simple spices combine in my delicious Indian-Spiced Grilled Chicken, sliced and served atop a Caesar salad wrap! Flavors combine in a way I'm sure you've never tried, and it is absolutely to die for. I hope you all enjoy as much as we did!

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Spicy Mini Chicken Egg Rolls

Y'all ready to roll? I LOVED this appetizer recipe, it's been far too long since we've had one! It's THE perfect starter to all your upcoming family gatherings, and would be even better to make together as a family! Paired with a sweet, tangy, and spicy chili sauce, you better roll your sleeves up and get rolling, these things will go quick!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did!!

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Korean Pork Belly Sliders

There's a lot of magic happening in this kitchen... Today I combine some the greatest Korean flavors with some simplified kitchen tricks to create these awesome pork belly sandwiches. Let me warn you though, my family gobbled these up in about 10 seconds, so make extra!! My quick pickling turned out so amazing, and with a gochujang sauce, it was a match made in heaven! Hope you all enjoy!


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Maya’s Fried Eggs in Chili Oil

Hello, once again! If you’ve been to my classes in the past, you know how hard I’ve tried (and still try!) to get my kids to work in the kitchen with me or on their own! My youngest daughter, Maya, is more and more making her own lunch or helping me prep for dinner, so I had to feature her latest creation! She’s always experimenting with my asian condiments and seasonings for her ramen, and now tried her hand at breakfast! She made this fried chili egg and I HAD to get my phone out for pictures! And simply cooking the egg in chili oil rather than cooking oil… incredible. She’s hired!

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Summer Grilled Korean Scallops

We decided to cook up some scallops on the grill. To be honest, I had never grilled a scallop on a grill before— so I was careful not to overcook. Nobody likes a tough scallop! And speaking of tough-be sure to take the small “sucker” off the side of the scallop and pat dry. That little sucker is tough to eat! I then made up a quick Korean marinade and had them sit themselves in the fridge in a ziplock for a good 45-50 minutes. It worked perfectly. Nice and tender and the char from the grill was fantastic! I may not make scallops any other way! If you don’t like the extra heat from the crushed red chilies, you can certainly omit. But remember, the Korean Chili powder is mild, but oh how it brings so much flavor!

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Lemon Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Happy May to all my Creme foodies! This past week has been somewhat of a struggle, as my kitchen days have been a little slower because of a much needed knee surgery. While I am on the mend, that does not mean good food is still not a priority! And veggies always seem to find a way to my heart— especially Brussels. I can make these into a salad, a main dish, or roasted 100 ways. But one of my favorite ways has a nice little Asian “spin” on it with some white miso paste and fresh lemon. Delicious!

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Chicken Satay and Cucumber Salad

Oh friends, I cannot begin to tell you how much this family adores satay.

The mere mention of it and the crowd goes wild!! To accompany this savory chick-on-a -stick, one can only add a cool crisp and slightly spicy cucumber salad. My cucumber salad takes a tiny bit of a detour from the traditional cucumber shallot combination—I love to add fresh bell pepper. And lots of it. And if you don’t have any shallots on hand, go ahead and substitute thinly sliced red onion. Let it sit and chill and this side dish with the satay is next-level.

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Oven Crisped Miso Glazed Wings

Hi friends— hope you are having an amazing start to your week! We had so much success cooking in the kitchen this weekend, and one of the things I created I wanted to share with you. How would you feel about Oven Crisped Miso Glazed Wings. Marinated with ginger, garlic and a splash of sake (just so there’s enough left over to cheers with!) Sooo tender on the inside after a crisping in the oven. Tossed in a slightly sweet and savory glaze with a hint of spice. Nothing more needed, I promise.

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Curry Chicken Ramen

Ramen noodles are the easiest thing to load your pantries with, but what do you do with a surplus of them? Today, we give you an easy lunch recipe using what you've already got on hand, plus a few star ingredients you can find anywhere! This one turned out fantastic, and is the perfect example of you all being able to create takeout dishes from home! Enjoy!

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