Pumpkin Cheesecake

October 23, 2025

This recipe is a fall favorite and while there are several key steps to make it right, the final dessert can be incredible. There are tons of variations you can …

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Chicken Chorizo Seafood Paella

Chicken, chorizo, scallop paella

September 13, 2025

For awhile I’ve wanted to try and make a paella. As I’m not a huge fan of seafood, I don’t usually order this dish out unless I’m with friends who …

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Big Plate Chicken (Chinese Da Pan Ji)

Big Plate Chicken

August 16, 2025

My good friend would order this dish out at traditional Chinese restaurants all the time. After maybe our 10th time eating out, I decided it can’t be that hard to …

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Hiananese Chicken & Rice

Hiananese Chicken & Rice with Sautéed Cabbage

August 15, 2025

Served up for me in Reels, I’ve made this dish a few times and it’s so simple and delicious that I now keep in regular rotation. With a short list …

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Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu and Rice

February 28, 2025

Found I had many of the ingredients in my pantry, from several other Chinese and Asian dishes. While marked, “easy,” the shopping list below may not be for everyone. However, …

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India and China

The Taj Mahal

Photographs from a work trip to Delhi, India, and some extra time in Guangzhou, China.

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San Diego

San Diego Zoo Entrance

January 31, 2025

Photographs from a weekend and work trip to San Diego, Ca.

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China & Hong Kong

Guangzhou, China, Central Business District

December 31, 2024

Photographs from a holiday trip to Beijing & Guangzhou, China and Hong Kong SAR.

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Argentina & Uruguay

Uruguay Flag

December 12, 2024

Photographs from a work trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by a few days in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

November 27, 2024

Ingredients: 1 – Lb. elbow macaroni, corkscrew, or other short pasta 4 – Cups low sodium vegetable broth/stock 3 – Tbls. unsalted butter 3 – Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded …

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