food
Growing up, I was obsessed with cooking shows and genuinely dreamed of competing on MasterChef and
Chopped. Food Network was my Disney Channel. Ever since moving into college and having my own kitchen to
cook daily meals, cooking has been my favorite creative outlet outside of engineering. I pride myself on
cooking without recipes or measurements. From making handmade pasta, slow-stirred risottos, and pan
sauces to testing out new recipes and restaurant-inspired flavors, here's a snapshot of my photos album,
"Good food I made."
pan-seared scallops over a sweet corn purée
jumbo sea scallops over a sweet corn and bacon purée with roasted broccolini,
roasted potatoes, and blistered tomatoes
grilled chicken & miso caesar brussels
grilled chicken over brown rice with miso broth and roasted brussels sprouts
tossed in a miso caesar dressing
gouda mushroom sliders & hot honey carrots
beef sliders with gouda and mushrooms, served with grilled cabbage and
hot honey yogurt carrots
traditional wagyu sukiyaki
simmered A5 Wagyu beef, tofu, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms with raw egg
dip in Tokyo
tokyo yakitori skewers
charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers and cold lemon sours in Tokyo
grilled lamb chops & lemon asparagus risotto
rosemary lamb chops served over slow-stirred lemon asparagus risotto with
chicken & mushroom risotto
seared chicken over creamy mushroom risotto with roasted brussels sprouts and
toasted pine nuts
brunch board with hollandaise
poached eggs with hollandaise, charred broccolini with pine nuts, cornbread,
bacon, and fresh fruit
classic eggs benedict
poached eggs and bacon on toasted english muffins drizzled with
rich hollandaise
poached egg & avocado sourdough
soft-poached egg with runny yolk over lemon tossed arugula on crusty
sourdough toast
seared chicken & garlic parmesan couscous
seared chicken breast over garlic parmesan pearl couscous
pork chops & lemon pesto rigatoni
seared pork chops paired with rigatoni tossed in lemon pesto and a
side arugula salad
loaded chicken nachos
tortilla chips layered with seasoned chopped chicken, melted cheese, black
beans, guac, and salsa
garlic lemon butter cod
pan-seared cod in garlic lemon butter over brown rice with broccoli, carrots,
and cauliflower
sourdough brunch with hollandaise eggs
runny poached eggs, toasted sourdough, crispy bacon, roasted broccolini with
pine nuts, and tangerine
steak with creamy tomato orzo & broccoli
medium-rare sliced steak over creamy tomato parmesan orzo with steamed
broccoli
smash burger tacos
crispy tortilla smash burger tacos with special sauce, served with sweet potato
fries and brussels
crispy chicken cutlet & spinach pasta
golden panko fried chicken cutlet served alongside sautéed spinach and
caramelized onion pasta
pan-seared salmon & roasted sweet potato
crispy salmon fillet with roasted broccoli and sweet
potatoes
seared crab cakes & creamy orzo
crispy golden crab cakes served over parmesan orzo with roasted asparagus
homemade spicy dan dan noodles
thick noodles tossed in spicy sesame-peanut sauce topped with seasoned minced
pork and scallions
pan-seared pork chop & parmesan orzo
seared pork chop served with creamy parmesan orzo and roasted brussels sprouts
bacon, egg & cheese bagel
crispy bacon, over-easy egg, and melted swiss on a toasted sesame bagel
mediterranean chicken bowl
yogurt-marinated chicken breast, cucumber tomato salad, creamy tzatziki,
kalamata
olives, and rice
smoked salmon & ricotta toast
toasted sourdough topped with whipped ricotta, mashed avocado, smoked salmon,
and microgreens
smoked salmon & avocado toast
cured smoked salmon over avocado on toasted sourdough with capers, red onion,
and dill
korean beef bibimbap
warm rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, sautéed spinach, carrots, bean
sprouts, and a fried egg
banana & dark chocolate yogurt bowl
greek yogurt topped with sliced bananas, dark chocolate chips, crunchy granola,
and honey
dan dan noodles with sautéed zucchini
sichuan chili noodles with seasoned pork and seared zucchini
chicken caesar pasta salad
arugula, grilled chicken, crispy spiced chickpeas, and bow-tie pasta tossed in
caesar dressing
roasted chicken & veggies with garlic yogurt
spiced chicken with roasted cauliflower, carrots, and onions topped with
garlic herb yogurt
smoked brisket slider
leftover bbq brisket on a toasted brioche slider bun with pickled red
onions, melted cheese, and tangy mustard bbq sauce
parmesan spinach creamy orzo
slow-cooked creamy orzo with fresh baby spinach, garlic, butter, and freshly
grated parmesan
dan dan noodles
classic dan dan noodles with chili oil, tahini-soy base, crushed peanuts, and
scallions
tteokguk & cabbage salad
traditional korean rice cake soup with sliced beef, egg ribbons, and a crisp
sesame cabbage salad
herb chicken & mushroom orzo
crispy seared chicken thigh over savory mushroom orzo with blistered
green beans
avocado breakfast bagel
classic go-to breakfast
seared steak & garlic zucchini pasta
sliced steak served with pasta tossed with sautéed zucchini, garlic, olive oil,
and parmesan
pan-seared salmon & roasted asparagus
pan-seared salmon fillet with tender roasted asparagus and seasoned baby
potatoes
seared pork chop, creamy orzo & brussels
juicy thick-cut pork chop with a golden crust over parmesan orzo and balsamic
roasted brussels
crispy tonkatsu pork ramen
pork belly over rich pork bone broth ramen with ramen egg, corn, and
scallions
chicken noodle soup & garlic knots
warm homemade chicken noodle soup served with fresh baked buttery garlic herb
knots
homemade hibachi night
seared steak and jumbo shrimp with hibachi fried rice, sautéed zucchini and
onions
creamy wild mushroom orzo
creamy orzo with sautéed cremini mushrooms, garlic,
and a hint of lemon
classic spam & egg fried rice
pan-fried rice with crispy diced spam, scrambled eggs, and green onions
steak with mushroom pan sauce & cheese ravioli
seared steak and rich mushroom reduction served alongside cheese
ravioli
chipotle chicken & corn salsa bowl
marinated chipotle chicken over seasoned rice with roasted corn salsa, black
beans, and lime
chicken with mushroom pan sauce pasta
pan-seared chicken cutlet in a rich white wine mushroom reduction over al dente
pasta
steak, crispy potatoes & chopped salad
pan-seared steak with crispy roasted potato wedges and a chopped salad with
house "pizza ranch"
summer bbq steak & chicken feast
bbq chicken, seared steak, creamy spinach orzo, watermelon feta salad, and
dressed arugula
caprese & italian sandwich boats
crusty baguette hollowed and layered with either fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,
and basil, or salami, provolone, and giardiniera
korean breakfast rice bowl
warm white rice topped with fried egg, kimchi, and
toasted sesame oil
cast iron ribeye sear
thick ribeye steak searing in a cast iron skillet basted with garlic and herb
butter
classic avocado toast
toasted artisan bread with seasoned smashed avocado, balsamic vinegar,
olive oil, and a fried egg
homemade chipotle chicken bowl
grilled chicken, seasoned black beans, fajita veggies, cilantro lime rice, and
fresh guacamole
steak frites with mushroom pan sauce
seared sirloin steak with crispy fries, rich white wine mushroom pan sauce, and
balsamic arugula salad
artisan italian grinder with olive tapenade
italian cold cuts, provolone, roasted red peppers, and house olive tapenade
steak frites & mushroom reduction
tender sliced steak with golden fries and a savory garlic-shallot mushroom
cream pan
sauce
savory sausage, eggs & sautéed mushrooms
pan-browned breakfast sausages, sunny-side up eggs, and garlic butter sautéed
cremini mushrooms
fried egg & crispy breakfast potatoes
sunny-side up eggs, seasoned skillet breakfast potatoes, dressed baby arugula,
and sourdough toast
perfect medium-rare steak
pan-seared steak basted with garlic butter and thyme, sliced to a juicy
medium-rare
sausage, egg & cheese breakfast bagel
savory breakfast sausage patty, fried egg, and melted cheese on a toasted bagel
handmade farfalle with vodka sauce & chicken
hand-shaped bow-tie pasta with creamy tomato vodka sauce, grilled chicken, and
fresh parm
korean cold buckwheat noodles (naengmyeon)
chewy buckwheat noodles in a chilled beef broth topped with kimchi,
cucumber, and a jammy boiled egg
