Tag Archives: dinner

Quinoa Bibimbap (Vegan)

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Irene

Vegan. Quinoa. Bibimbap. Love. Love. Love. Who needs rice, right? Rice (bad carbs) is so in the past. I made this dish when I am hungry but want to have a dish that is satisfying the taste bud and not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Food & Drink, Korean, Low Carbs, Lunch, One Dish Meal, Quick Meal, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged 21dayfix, 21dayfixextreme, dinner, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, Korean Food, lunch, quick meal, Salad, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss meal | 5 Comments

The Best Omelette Cupcake

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Irene

Egg is my best friend when it comes to protein as well as quick easy meals for muscle recovery. Our household could go through 48 eggs in less than 2 weeks (including the little one)! Me and WT have been … Continue reading →

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Thai Beef Stew Noodle

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Irene

The weather has gotten a tiny bit cooler and gloomier in the morning. Well, maybe because I have been waking up super early (an hour before sunrise) by Zara. She is an alarm clock; everyday at the same time, she rolls on … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink | Tagged beef, beef stew, Breakfast, cold weather, dinner, healthy eating, lemongrass, lunch, noodle, soul food, soup, stew, Thai food | 3 Comments

Fish Tacos

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Irene

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Hubby had been talking about fish tacos for a while, mainly because he missed the ones we had from this one restaurant, Orale Fish Tacos in Campbell, CA, which we usually would have for lunch after our long run on … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Salad

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Irene

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I love to make salad. It’s simple and fast, not to mention efficiency which I like. Another favorite reason is a way for me to clean out the fridge. Especially vegetables that I sometimes buy one too many, which we … Continue reading →

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A Rustic Rendition of Shrimp Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Salsa

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Irene

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I love pasta, all kind, but something about ravioli that makes my heart skips a beat. A plate of heart-felt ravioli. Now, homemade dough is absolutely admirable but that’s not for me as it’s time-consuming to knead, roll, fill and … Continue reading →

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Sunny Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Irene

Hello, Everyone! How’s your week been so far? Last few days, it was a playing “catch up” with my long-due list of to dos. Taking passport photos, renewing passport, booking hotels for Paris, and schedule appointment for annual body check-up … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Fruit, Quick Meal, Salad, Vegetarian | Tagged Arugula, corn, Diary-free, dinner, entree, food, food art, food photography, food styling, Fried Egg, gluten free, Grape Tomatoes, health & fitness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy-living, Peas, pomegranate, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, quick meal, Red Pepper, Salad, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian | 26 Comments

Green Risotto with Seared Scallops

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Irene

Hello, Everyone! How was your weekend? I had so much fun over the weekend playing Connect 4 and Candy Land with my little cousins. Okay, don’t be shock of what I will say next. This was my first time playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Italian, Quick Meal, Seafood, Vegetarian | Tagged candy lane, comfort food, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, MInt, Peas, Puree Pea Sauce, quick meal, risotto, Scallops, Seafood, seared scallops, vegetarian | 44 Comments

Happy National French Toast Day!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Irene

Today is Hump Day, as well as National French Toast Day. November 28 is National French Toast Day! Do I hear a “neh” to French toast?! No way! You got to be kidding. French toast is like the best thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Dessert, Food & Drink, Vegetarian | Tagged Breakfast, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, french toast, lunch, National French Toast Day, savory French toast, toast | 18 Comments

Omurice, 蛋包飯 or Japanese Omelette

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Irene

Just two more days till Thanksgiving! Are you excited? Do you know what feast you will be cookin’? I was cleaning all day yesterday to make the house presentable for Thanksgiving in case any friend comes visit. From laundry to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Chinese, Food & Drink, Japanese, Quick Meal | Tagged carrots, chicken, dinner, egg wrap fried rice, Food & Drink, food photography, fried rice, frozen peas, hokio mushroom, japanese egg omelette, king trumpet mushroom, omurice, organic ketchup | 11 Comments

Butternut Squash Risotto with Lobster

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Irene

During my sick days, I was craving craving craving for hearty comfort food. While others might crave for chicken noodle soup, I wanted food with powerful flavor, dense texture, and sweet lobster. What a woman wants is what a woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Italian, Quick Meal, Seafood, Squash | Tagged butternut squash, comfort food, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, hearty food, Italian, lobster, risotto | 8 Comments

Italian Sausage and Feta Star Pies

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Irene

Cooking is fun! But cooking for a man is tough. Cooking for a man who you love is even tougher. With a heart that wants to feed him the most tasteful thing in the world. But besides the things they … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Food & Drink, Pork, Savory Pie | Tagged appetizer, dinner, feta cheese, food photography, italian sausage, pate brisee, pies, savory pies, tomatoes | 15 Comments

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Pasta

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Irene

Happy Halloween, Everyone! It’s squash season! Spaghetti squash. It’s the bright yellow color. It’s the smell of freshness. It’s the feel of texture. Badly tempted me to bring one of these babies home. So I did. It is known for … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Quick Meal, Salad, Seafood, Vegetarian | Tagged angel hair pasta, chinese egg noodles, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, herbs, low carb dieters, roasted spaghetti squash, shrimp pasta, vegetarian | 21 Comments

Pizza Italian Sausage Margherita

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Irene

Get ready to put on your sweat pants for this Pizza Italian Sausage Margherita. Why not add a couple of beers (the adult way) to wind down for the weekend! Pizza is so common yet kids love it, adults love … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Food & Drink, Italian, Pizza, Pork, Quick Meal, Vegetarian | Tagged basil, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, italian sausage, mozzarella, pizza, pizza dough, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes | 10 Comments

Fall Soup & Salad – Potato Chicken Chowder & Roasted Acorn Squash and Beet Salad

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Irene

The rain has finally stop. For the last couple of days, it drizzled hard at night and overnight. I am not complaining. I tend to sleep better with the rain. It’s the cold air that makes bedtime cozier. Also, it … Continue reading →