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Chicken Enchilada Casserole: An Easy Weeknight Dinner
One of the things my mother taught me about meal prep is to work smarter, not harder. Today, I’m going to share with you one of her...
Christine Simons
Aug 182 min read
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Japanese Sukiyaki
My Chinese grandfather grew up in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during WWII. As such, he had a lot of exposure to Japanese culture and even...
Christine Simons
Aug 117 min read
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Superfood Smoothie: My Favorite Breakfast Recipe
A lot of people enjoy breakfast smoothies. I happen to be one of them. Today, I want to share with you my favorite recipe for a...
Christine Simons
Jul 77 min read
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Gluten-Free Chinese Potstickers
This post is actually a follow-up to my post on make-ahead potstickers . A few weeks ago, I carved out the time to make a batch, but I...
Christine Simons
Apr 154 min read
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Delicious Homemade Flour Tortillas
One of the best things about living in Texas is the food . Especially along the U.S.-Mexico border, the tacos and churros can’t be beat....
Christine Simons
Apr 75 min read
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Easy Banana Porridge
So, I don’t know about you, but I hate letting perfectly good food go to waste. In this post, I’m going to share one of the ways I use...
Christine Simons
Jan 273 min read
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How to Process, Store, and Use Ginger Root
In some of my earliest posts, I detailed how to use fresh ginger root to develop a ginger bug starter culture and naturally fermented...
Christine Simons
Jan 203 min read
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Chinese Hot Pot
This year, my husband and I agreed to host a foreign exchange student from mainland China. He and his family have introduced us to all...
Christine Simons
Dec 30, 20246 min read
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Christmas Double-Decker Fudge
Christmas is right around the corner! Today, I’m going to share with you my mama’s recipe for a delicious Christmas treat: double-decker...
Christine Simons
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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How to Use EVERY Part of the Holiday Turkey
The holidays are upon us! If your family is anything like mine, you’ll end up with more turkey meat than you know what to do with. In...
Christine Simons
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Fish Taco Dinner
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Christine Simons
Oct 7, 20246 min read
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Sourdough Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Crusts
Plain ol' pizza is great. But who doesn't love pizza with cheese-stuffed crusts? Today, I'm going to share my recipe for sourdough...
Christine Simons
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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Homemade Sourdough Bagels
There’s just something about biting into a toasted bagel on a lazy weekend morning.  Today, I’m going to share with you my favorite...
Christine Simons
Sep 16, 20246 min read
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Make-Ahead Chinese Potstickers
When my grandfather immigrated to the United States from Taiwan, he tried to leave his heritage behind. My American grandmother, on the...
Christine Simons
Sep 2, 20247 min read
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How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 2
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Christine Simons
Aug 30, 20246 min read
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How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 1
I must confess, I entered the world of home-fermenting with some hesitancy. Starting off with sourdough was one thing; brewing homemade...
Christine Simons
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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My Favorite Hack (And Greatest Weakness)
I don’t know about you, but I have a serious  sweet tooth. At the same time, I’m also watching what I eat. So, if I’m going to consume...
Christine Simons
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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