New American Food Blog
‘Tis the season not only for slow-cooked soups on the stove but also for oven-roasted vegetables in the…oven. This recipe honors the tradition of roasting your vegetables until they are unrecognizable compared to the nutrient-dense plant they once were. Sacrifices must be made in the name of flavor. Ingredients 1 sweet potato, chopped1 Tbsp. olive… Continue reading Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato
This week was my preparation week for my jiu jitsu competition on Saturday! I trained lightly and tried to eat as well as I could (which was basically the same as I always eat). I also got to watch my friend’s dog over the weekend! It was a fun, slightly-stressful week, and I felt appropriately… Continue reading Food Album: September 26-October 2, 2021
This week was slow. Rather, I had to slow down because I felt under the weather. It was a small blessing in disguise. I needed a slower week to rest and recover. I did some fun cooking and got some delicious meals with friends. I am ready to welcome the Fall season. I bought a… Continue reading Food Album: September 19-25, 2021
I often say when describing my cooking style that I rarely create a complete meal from scratch from start to finish in one day. Most of my meals are component-based, and I have most pieces ready to use because I prepared them beforehand. This helps with time saving, versatility in my meals, and overall enjoyment… Continue reading Grain Bowl
This is less of a recipe and more of a meal idea for anyone who wants a change to their toast routine. I have found that I rarely have a day that does not start with toast. It’s a breakfast staple for me. As such, I have experimented with different toast varieties given the ingredients… Continue reading Quark and Jam on Toast
So. I made a mistake while cooking. I added way too much water to a batch of barley I was boiling in the pressure cooker. As a result, the barley came out a bit soupy. Though it would not work for my original intention, the barley became a perfect base for this mushroom risotto. Let… Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
With the turn of Autumn, starchy vegetables are making an entrance into my life again. It is once again the time of the potato; one of the glorious aspects of the Fall. Ingredients Buns 2 cups water, warm1 tsp. sugar2 tsp. active dry yeast2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp. salt Filling 1… Continue reading Potato Buns
This week was tiring. I got to go to my favorite pizza place in Reno with my dad on Sunday, which was a treat. If anyone is in Reno, try South Creek Pizza. It is quality every time, and we have been there a lot. The rest of the week was work. A lot of… Continue reading Food Album: September 12-18, 2021
I had a good week. I started the week off at Amari in Reno, and I had a couple wonderful drinks. The espresso martini is becoming my new usual. Then, I ended the week at Perenn Bakery, which is a new favorite of mine. I had the shakshuka with an iced matcha, and my friends… Continue reading Food Album: September 5-11, 2021
This meal has saved me more than once. It is easy, simple, and full of flavor. It is also a good way to clean out your vegetable drawer at the end of the week. You can use any type of bean as well, and if you don’t eat beans, choose whatever protein you enjoy. With… Continue reading Mixed Bean Fajitas