Crock Pot Japanese Onion Soup

October 1, 2022 Amanda Plott

We all know that soup that they serve at the hibachi style steak houses and how good it is for being something so simple. It’s one of the main things that my kiddo happens to look forward to when we go, so a lot of years back - way back in 2013, I decided to try my hand at making the soup at home and it was a success!

Not only that, but I also made it in the crock pot, which meant that I didn’t have to have almost any hands on time. It’s definitely one of those ‘set it and forget it’ sort of things which makes it perfect for serving up as a part of an asian themed dinner…

Instant Noodle Jars

September 7, 2022 Amanda Plott

Lunch time meal prep at it’s finest! I’ve been on it with jar salads lately, and no one can stop me except for myself. I did decide this week to do something a little different than salad in my jars though. This time I went with soup! Look, we all like those cup of noodles or instant noodles. But, they’re filled with a LOT of nonsense and even more sodium. So - we’re changing that today with making our own version!

These Instant Noodle Jars are fresh, full of flavor, and couldn’t be more simple to make. They’re better for you than the dried pre-packaged ones, annnd you get to control everything that goes into them; which is probably the best part of it all…

Tofu & Green Onion Wontons + Chili Broth

June 24, 2022 Amanda Plott

Ever made homemade wontons before? You totally should! They’re a little time consuming, but they are super easy to make and delicious too. These Tofu & Green Onion Wontons are meatless and depending on the base of stock you choose for the Chili Broth, they might be completely vegetarian too! The chili broth here doesn’t mess around either. It has a real kick to it. So if you aren’t big on spicy things, you may want to use a plain broth or lessen the amount of spice in here.

The broth here isn’t meant to be a soup, but more of an additional coating of flavor for the wontons to get to roll around in. Trust me, you need the broth here as it really adds a whole lot to the dish! It’s spicy, tangy, and perfect to pair with the neutral wontons themselves…

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Rangoons

May 16, 2021 Amanda Plott

When I decided to make my Egg Roll in a Bowl this week, I thought some cream cheese wontons would be the perfect appetizer to go with it. And since I’ve already done baked ones, why not try them in the air fryer? As it turns out, the air fryer is the perfect way to get some crispy and delicious cream cheese rangoons!

These crunchy cream cheese bits are great for dipping and dunking into your favorite asian inspired sauce alongside your favorite asian inspired meal. They’re quick and easy to make while also being kid-friendly and vegetarian! You could take them a step further and make them vegan too with a tofu cream cheese - which is something I have totally done before…

Chickpea & Spinach Curry

March 16, 2021 Amanda Plott

Yep, still over here trying to eat less meat. The more delicious vegetarian options that I can come up with at this point, the better. And this Chickpea & Spinach Curry is so quick, easy, and tasty that it may just have to go into the weekly rotation.

This curry is made all in one pan, making it perfect for easy clean up on a weeknight. It’s also fairly quick to make with only about 15 minutes of cook time and hardly any prep work needed. Another good thing about it is that it reheats really well. So if you’re looking for a meal prep lunch idea, this would be a great choice!…

Tofu Pad Thai

March 11, 2021 Amanda Plott

Pad Thai tends to be one of my favorite go-to asian themed dishes. I think it’s probably that way for a lot of people since it’s common, simple, delicious, and also tends to be one of the better-for-you options on a menu. I always like to take mine a step further when I can to get it meatless too.

Today I decided to make a take-out fake-out version of Tofu Pad Thai! It’s super quick and easy to make. Everything is put into one skillet for a quick toss and cook at the end. You could probably even get away with making most of the individual pieces ahead of time to have prepped and ready to heat up once ready for it at dinner time…