Shrimp Mango Salad

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 23, 2014 // 65 Comments

Shredded mango, sliced shrimp, grated carrot, basil, mint, and perilla combined together in a sweet and savory Asian inspired salad. In about 20 minutes, you can have a delicious salad ready to be served. I hope you’re in the mood... Continue reading →

Garlic Red Amaranth Stir Fry

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 17, 2014 // 33 Comments

Red amaranth leaves stir fried with garlic for an easy yet delicious Asian inspired dish. With just five ingredients, garlic red amaranth stir fry is a perfect choice for a simple dinner served with rice. In today’s recipe, the main... Continue reading →

Strawberry Banana Acai Bowl

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 15, 2014 // 84 Comments

Acai blended with banana to create a creamy parfait topped with sweet strawberries, sliced bananas, and crunchy granola. Quick and easy to make, this acai bowl can be a delicious breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Lately, I’ve been obsessed... Continue reading →

Roasted Vegetable Medley

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 11, 2014 // 40 Comments

Roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and summer squash filled with the zesty flavor of lemon pepper and the aromatic flavor of Italian seasoning. A medley of different flavors, this roasted vegetable dish topped with creamy avocado can be served as a... Continue reading →

Life of a Wallflower, 15 – Wallflower in LA Day 4

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 6, 2014 // 33 Comments

Our last day in Southern California meant we had to get in a few more bakeries and restaurants before heading back home to the Bay Area. We woke up early to pack and then headed to Pop’s Café in Downey... Continue reading →

Life of a Wallflower, 14 – Wallflower in LA Day 3

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 5, 2014 // 33 Comments

We started Day 3 of our LA trip very early because there were so many other bakeries and restaurants we wanted to hit before returning home. We decided to head to Long Beach for brunch at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and... Continue reading →

Life of a Wallflower, 13 – Wallflower in LA Day 2

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 4, 2014 // 38 Comments

We began Day 2 late. After indulging in so much food our first day in Southern California, we slept in. When we were finally ready to explore Southern California, we decided to head over to Jazz Cat to try another... Continue reading →

Life of a Wallflower, 12 – Wallflower in LA Day 1

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 3, 2014 // 79 Comments

I’ve been so excited for this mini trip to Southern California for two reasons: to celebrate finally getting my dental hygiene license and to eat good food. Seriously. My sisters, cousins, and I planned this trip mostly to visit our... Continue reading →

Basil Chicken Quesadillas

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // August 1, 2014 // 65 Comments

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese, refreshing basil, and shredded chicken for a simple yet delicious meal. These quesadillas consist of less than five ingredients but can still tantalize your taste buds. Happy early weekend! As I’m writing this... Continue reading →

Squash Blossom Quesadillas

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // July 25, 2014 // 73 Comments

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese, delicate squash blossoms, fresh basil, and a variety of cherry and grape tomatoes. This quesadilla is delicious and full of fresh ingredients straight from the Farmer’s Market. One of my favorite weekend activities is... Continue reading →