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Four small round Mochi slices filled with strawberry paste and sitting on a bed of green tea.

Strawberry Green Tea Mochi

Dessert - Japanese - February 10, 2023
This dish features a toasted English muffin topped with spicy andouille sausage, a perfectly poached egg, and creamy sauce flavored with creole mustard and crystal hot sauce. It's finished off with crispy fried shallots sprinkled over the top.

Cajun Eggs Benedict with Andouille Sausage and Fried Shallots

Brunch - Cajun - February 25, 2023
A colorful and vibrant combination of green asparagus and brown shiitake mushrooms over a bed of white jasmine rice.

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry

Main Course - Chinese - April 02, 2023
The baked potatoes are halved and filled with the steaming mushroom ragout, which has a rich dark color and is topped with freshly chopped herbs.

Baked potato with vegan mushroom ragout

Main Course - American - May 10, 2023
Sliced grilled pork belly with a dark, caramelized glaze, served with stir-fried bok choy and steamed jasmine rice.

Grilled Pork Belly Char Siu

BBQ - Chinese Fusion - January 22, 2023
A golden, flaky pie crust with a layer of perfectly spiced and caramelized apples, topped with a generous drizzle of bourbon caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Brown Butter Bourbon Apple Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2023
Wontons filled with chicken in a circular shape with a sweet and spicy sauce on the top.

Spicy Thai Chicken Wontons

Main Course - Fusion - January 22, 2023
A golden brown pie crust with a bright, deep red blood orange filling, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or meringue.

Blood Orange Almond Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2023
Thick slices of a golden brioche French toast topped with a vibrant strawberry rhubarb compote and dusted with powdered sugar

Brioche French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Brunch - French - May 14, 2023
A colorful array of stir-fried vegetables in a glossy and flavorful sauce.

Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry

Quick and Easy - Chinese - July 23, 2023
Golden caramelized Salmon rests in the heart of a vibrant green lettuce leaf, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, julienned carrots and finely sliced scallions. The juicy salmon contrasts beautifully with the crisp lettuce, making for an 'almost too pretty to eat' visually stunning treat.

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Main Course - Japanese - September 26, 2023
A golden tart base holding a creamy, caramel-colored custard speckled with finely chopped, caramelized leeks. On top, arranged in a star formation, are five wedges of glassy, cardamom-infused pears glistening under a thin glaze. Garnished with tiny sprigs of mint.

Cardamom Pears & Caramelized Leek Custard Tart

Dessert - Mediterranean - September 27, 2023
From above, you see a circular pie with a golden-brown crust. A large 'pi' symbol cut out of the same crust sits in the center, revealing the vibrant scarlet of raspberry filling underneath. The surrounding area is speckled with crunchy almond crumble.

Pi-symbol Raspberry Pie

Dessert - American - March 14, 2024
A stunningly vibrant layout of gently curled, golden-glazed lettuce leaves, placed delicately as standing cones in a duo-tone plate. Filled with a generous scoop of creamy white coconut-lime sorbet, subtly garnished with a sprinkling of toasted black sesame seeds and finished off with finely grated lime zest. The color contrast and stark textures are pure eye-candy.

Honey Glazed Sesame Lettuce Cones with Coconut-Lime Sorbet

Dessert - Vietnamese - March 15, 2024
Gorgeous éclairs lined up on a sky-star themed plate, each shining in their glossy, rich and dark chocolate armor. Their exteriors mimic the sleek silhouette of Darth Vader's helmet, with a precise streak of contrasting white royal icing, depicting the character's iconic mask design.

Darth Vader Dark Chocolate Eclairs

Dessert - French - May 04, 2024
Visualize an asymmetrically arranged platter showcasing golden fried seafood and okra firecrackers spotted with black sesame seeds, settled on a vibrant red sweet chili sauce. A side of lime wedges and fresh coriander leaves complete the picture, promising to transport you on a culinary adventure.

Crispy Seafood and Okra Firecrackers

Main Course - Chinese - June 10, 2024
A beautiful dish served in glass dessert bowls. The bottom layer of emerald broccoli apple mixture glistens, followed by a golden crumble layer offering a satisfying crunch. It's capped with a dollop of snow-white, fluffy cinnamon whipped cream. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprig of mint adds the final color contrast.

Broccoli Apple Crumble with Cinnamon Whip

Dessert - American - June 25, 2024
Vibrant stir-fried vegetables provide a stunning backdrop to crispy, golden-brown sardines with a slight glaze rest atop, complemented by a smattering of sesame seeds and flecks of thinly cut red chilies. The dish is served in a shallow black bowl and garnished with a sprig of fresh cilantro. The juxtaposition of colors makes for a vibrant, texturally exciting dish that begs to be photographed.

Crispy Sardine Stir-fry with Hints of Ginger and Star Anise

Main Course - Chinese - September 05, 2024
The vibrant hues of caramelized onions, garlic, and mushrooms glisten in a glossy sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds. Plump cubes of tofu add contrasting shades of white. The dish is garnished with green spring onion rings scattered casually on top. All served on a backdrop of fluffy brown Jasmine rice in a rustic bowl.

Slow Cooker Chinese Garlic Mushrooms with Tofu

Main Course - Chinese - September 29, 2024
A view from above reveals oven-baked sweet potato fries artistically scattered on a bright white ceramic plate, their orange color contrasting starkly with the plate. The vibrant chipotle aioli drizzled over presents an appealing color fusion. Fresh green chives provide a final flourish.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Side Dish - American - November 16, 2024
Fiery red tofu cubes sitting amidst a shimmering sauce is observed from above. Specks of green onions and parsley are scattered. Strips of white, tender parsley roots lay tastefully around the edge. The dish is a tasteful riot of color and texture.

Parsley Root Mapo Tofu

Main Course - Chinese - December 09, 2024