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15-minute Stir-fried Chicken Udon Noodles (Yaki Udon)

This recipe was made out of necessity, particularly in clearing out the remaining ingredients in our fridge right before our next market run. The protein and vegetables are fully customizable to most ingredients and leftovers, making it an easy, flexible, yet comforting dish.

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Our Top 10 Favorite Kitchen Essentials for Home Cooks

Outside of the obvious knives and pots and pans, there are still a lot of equipment and tools available to make home cooking more effective or efficient. Here’s our version of the top 10 kitchen must-haves for home cooks! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission…

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Texas Roadhouse in EDSA Shangri-La Mandaluyong

We pass by Texas Roadhouse many times in the past 6 months when we go to EDSA Shangri-La for completely different reasons. We have mentioned wanting to try it every single time but never really do. So in celebration of our second wedding anniversary, Dane decided it was finally time.…

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Cajun Seasoning Spice Mix Recipe (All Around Seasoning!)

Cajun seasoning mix is a staple in our household. It goes well with poultry and shrimp and fits well with our dietary restrictions. It’s a quick way to add flavor to your food when you can set aside a little bit of time to make a batch! We used to…

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Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe

Dane loves chicken, and his NAFLD does not stop him from craving the occasional fried chicken. He sometimes uses his “cheat meal pass” to eat it. One of his favorite ones would be chicken karaage. And not to toot my own horn, but my chicken karaage recipe probably exceeds some…

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Easy Fail-Proof Shrimp Ramen Recipe

Shrimp is my top one protein and we almost always consume it as pasta. In an attempt to create other dishes using my favorite protein, this fail-proof shrimp ramen was born.

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