Category: Cooking

Looking for “American” recipes to share with my Japanese family! I’m living in Japan and would love to introduce my kids to some classic American dishes. I’m seeking suggestions that are simple to make, especially since my cooking skills aren’t the best and ingredients may be somewhat limited. Any ideas would be appreciated!

What’s your favorite app for finding recipes? I used to rely on the Allrecipes app, but it stopped functioning, and while they still have a website, it just isn’t as user-friendly. It feels like they abandoned the app. I tend to stick with traditional, old-fashioned cooking methods, much like my grandma did, and I love…

I recently purchased a dehydrator! What are some exciting foods I should experiment with drying out first?

Oven-baked Southern BBQ-style chicken, anyone? A couple of months ago, I visited Nashville and tried one of the most incredible BBQ platters ever. It featured a ridiculously juicy, tender chicken leg that practically fell off the bone, seasoned with a delicious dry rub. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to recreate that masterpiece in…

Air Fryer Rotisserie Shawarma? I’m not sure this would turn out well unless you keep removing it to slice off the outer layers and then putting it back in. Doesn’t that seem like the way to go? What do you think?

You’ve got a simple blend of potatoes and lentils. How do you plan to spice it up? I’m aiming to create a flavorful filling for wraps and would love some diverse seasoning ideas to experiment with.

I received two frozen lobster tails as a gift, and I’m looking for ideas on how to prepare them. Is there a great way to cook them other than the usual steaming and dipping in butter? I’m eager to try something a bit more creative!

I’m really struggling with sticky, chewy rice noodles! 😭 How do I make them as luscious as the ones served at restaurants? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Meal Ideas Needed Hello everyone! I’m seeking some simple, healthy, and budget-friendly meal ideas. I recently moved and currently only have a dual stovetop—no oven. I would really appreciate any suggestions you have. Thank you!

Chorizo Cooking Help Needed I recently bought too much chorizo, and it’s mostly fat with very little meat. Every time I try to cook it, I end up with a burnt, greasy mess. It came in a tubelike package, kind of like ground beef, rather than as typical uncooked sausages. Does anyone have tips on…