Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms & Silken Tofu | Easy 15-Minute Recipe 🍄🍲

This comforting Japanese-style miso soup is packed with umami flavor and made in just 15 minutes! The secret to its amazing aroma is the fragrant oil made from sautéed garlic, ginger, and scallion stalks — a simple step that takes this soup to the next level.

It’s then seasoned with chicken stock, miso paste, soy sauce, dashi powder, sugar, and a touch of white pepper for a perfectly balanced flavor. I’ve added fresh shiitake mushrooms for extra depth and silken tofu for that smooth, delicate texture.

You can enjoy it light and soothing, or add a cornstarch slurry for a thicker, silkier consistency — perfect for cooler days! 🥢

This recipe is beginner-friendly, healthy, and quick, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy meal at home.

✨ Ready in just 15 minutes — simple, nourishing, and full of authentic flavor!

Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy inside — these Vegan Tofu and Mushroom Balls are coated in a delicious 5-ingredient black pepper sauce that’s full of flavor! 🌶️✨

Made with tofu and mushrooms, these balls are air-fried for a crispy texture without deep frying — healthy, high in protein, and absolutely delicious. You can enjoy them straight from the air fryer with your favorite dipping sauce as a snack or party platter, or toss them in this rich black pepper sauce for a hearty meal with steamed rice or noodles. 🍚🍜

This recipe is beginner-friendly, healthy, and perfect for busy days — minimal ingredients, quick to make, and 100% vegan!

Potato Croquettes with a Twist! - These are not your average potato croquettes! We’re taking creamy mashed potatoes, mixing them with delicious spicy ground beef, and rolling them into golden, crunchy bites. For extra fun, I made half of them with diced mozzarella cheese inside – the gooey cheese pull is so satisfying! 🧀🔥

You can deep fry for that ultimate crunch, or air fry for a lighter, healthier version – both taste amazing. This recipe is super easy and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for:
✔️ Weekend family gatherings
✔️ Game night snacks
✔️ Party platters or potlucks

Crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside – these potato croquettes are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Sesame Cauliflower Bites are a tasty dish packed with nutrients and fiber. They're super easy to make and can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for beginners. For a vegan-friendly version, simply substitute brown sugar for honey. Enjoy these bites as a delicious and healthy snack or side dish!

Hot Honey Gochujang Chicken – A Fiery Twist on Korean Buldak!

If you love bold, spicy flavors that make your taste buds dance, my Hot Honey Gochujang Chicken is going to be your new favorite. Inspired by Korea’s famous buldak (fire chicken), this recipe is my personal take on the classic—spicy, sweet, smoky, and perfect for busy weeknights.

With just a handful of pantry staples, I put together these Sweet and Spicy Egg Rolls—a dish that’s not only delicious but also budget-friendly. The thinly rolled omelette slices soak up a tomato-based sauce that’s perfectly sweet, savory and spicy. It’s quick, comforting, and pairs beautifully with a warm bowl of rice.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Perfect for busy days or when groceries are running low

• Budget-friendly and made with simple ingredients

• Ready in under 20 minutes

• Delicious as a main or side dish

• Beginner friendly

Butter Beef Fried Rice – Egg Fried Rice with a Twist! 🔥🍚

This isn’t your average fried rice – it’s rich, aromatic, and packed with flavor. I’m making Butter Beef Fried Rice using frozen shaved beef slices (the kind you usually see in hot pot), which makes this recipe super quick and convenient.

The secret? Plenty of butter, fragrant curry leaves, and fresh green chilies that infuse the rice with a bold, irresistible aroma. Tossed together with fluffy eggs and beef, this dish is comforting, easy to make, and perfect for busy days.

✨ Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Ready in minutes with minimal prep

• Uses freezer-friendly shaved beef slices

• Rich buttery flavor with a spicy, aromatic kick

• Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep

Egg Drop Soup with a twist – silky egg tofu, diced carrots, and chewy black fungus all simmered in a light chicken broth. This recipe is simple, high in protein, and packed with nutrition – perfect for a quick, comforting meal. Seasoned with just salt, white pepper, and a touch of sugar, the natural flavors really shine through. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is beginner-friendly and makes a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• High protein & nutritious

• Light yet satisfying comfort food

• Quick and easy (done in minutes!)

• Perfect for busy weeknights

This quick and easy Chinese Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a restaurant favorite you can make in under 20 minutes! Tender beef slices are stir-fried with crunchy cabbage, garlic, and a savory stir-fry sauce made from pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is full of flavor and goes perfectly with steamed rice. A must-try if you love Chinese takeout at home!

Butter chicken is a rich and creamy Indian curry made with marinated chicken simmered in a spiced tomato and butter sauce. It's full of flavor, mildly spiced, and pairs perfectly with rice or naan. A classic comfort dish that's easy to make at home!

This creamy, dreamy one-pan butter chicken is made in one pan with tender marinated chicken, warm spices, and a silky tomato-butter sauce. Perfect weeknight curry in under 30 minutes!

Chinese-style steamed fish with ginger and scallion is a light, healthy dish featuring whole fish steamed with fresh ginger and scallions. It’s finished with a fragrant soy-based sauce and hot oil, creating tender, flavorful fish with aromatic, umami-rich taste. Perfect with steamed rice.

Chinese Beef and Broccoli dish - Chinese-style Beef and Broccoli is a classic stir-fry dish known for its bold flavors, tender beef slices, and vibrant green broccoli. The beef is typically marinated and quickly stir-fried to keep it juicy and tender, while the broccoli is either blanched or stir-fried until just crisp-tender. The two are then coated in a savory, umami-rich sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and sometimes a touch of sesame oil, sugar, or cornstarch for thickness. The dish is quick to make, incredibly satisfying, and often served over steamed rice or noodles. It’s a staple in Chinese restaurants around the world and a go-to comfort meal that’s both nutritious and full of flavor.

This Tomato Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese restaurant favorite that’s quick, easy, and incredibly comforting. The warmth from white pepper adds a gentle heat that’s soothing and comforting, especially on cold winter days. Made with just a few simple ingredients like fresh tomatoes, eggs, and light seasoning, it’s the perfect soup for busy days or when you need something warm and soothing. Ready in just 15 minutes — you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make at home! Written recipe on: www.monskitchen.com

Ready in just 20 minutes, this fragrant mushroom fried rice features fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms sautéed with ginger, garlic, and scallions. Tossed in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, it’s a flavorful, budget-friendly dish that fits perfectly into vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based diets.

These Chinese Garlic Green Beans are sweet, garlicky, and absolutely packed with flavor—just like the ones you’d get at a Chinese restaurant, but so much easier to make at home. Ready in under 15 minutes, with just 4 main ingredients. This recipe is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want to eat some veggies.

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls - crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a perfect balance of texture and taste. Vegetable spring rolls are vegetarian-friendly, easy to make at home, and can be customized with your favorite veggies. They're perfect as a starter, snack, or side dish and are especially popular during parties, family dinners, or as part of a festive spread.