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Crockpot Short Rib Hash

Post-partum can really do wild things to your body. While life is much more restrictive when pregnant, you are building life. It’s wonderful and inspiring and you literally glow. Post-partum is the ugly step-sister. You’re tired and have extra…
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Crispy Baked Brussel Sprouts

Well I can report that a 5 ½ hour road trip with two kids under 18 months is do-able! And an act of pure willpower. Nick and I ventured up the coast this weekend to celebrate a family engagement…
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TJ’s Vegan Dill Potato Gratin

In honor of my in-laws coming down for a weekend of LA adventures, walks, delicious meals, and of course, the list of honey-do’s we’ve been building up around the house for the last few weeks, I am sharing a…
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Please forgive me for these photos. I am still working on making my dishes look aesthetically pleasing. A difficult task if you are not cooking meals in the middle of the day with time to let it cool completely…
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Quickie One Pan Pork Noodles

And just like that… we are back! Apologies once again for the unexpected and sudden stop in emails from SCE headquarters. I think my last post may have been in February? Now it is May. WOW. I blame our…
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Caesar Salad Smash Tacos

If you have tried my Bahn Mi Smash Tacos, then you know how amazing the viral smash taco trend can be. It’s a taco but it’s a different flavor profile than your usual Latino cuisine. I will admit I …
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Irish Taco Bowls

Forgive me if I have already said this – my brain is quickly disintegrating in the final weeks of pregnancy – but this time around I have had the (dis)pleasure of experiencing food aversions and cravings. With Koa, I…
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Italian Sausage & Eggplant Casserole

Last week I ranted about restaurant remakes and ambitious creative cooking, this week, I will keep it simple. This is a dish my mother introduced me to over the holidays. (Yes, I am ignoring the fact I took a…
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Din Tai Fung Asian Cucumbers

When I first started sipcookenjoy, I had major aspirations. Not aspirations like becoming the next big influencer, but aspirations like annual recipe round-ups, restaurant remakes, themed weekly meals, cookbook roulette, etc. Cooking can be so fun and I wanted…
