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Not-So-Spicy Kung Pao Chicken (Recipe Inspired by HONEYMOON STAGE)

Not-So-Spicy Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious way to celebrate Chinese new year. Because I am 100% ready to leave the Year of the Snake behind. Anyone else with me??   Why is Kung Pao Chicken the book-inspired recipe for Honeymoon Stage? Kung Pao Chicken plays a pivotal part in Cassidy’s life in Honeymoon Stage. A seemingly normal take-out order from a local Chinese place leads to a pretty serious plot twist. The secrets swirling around Kung...

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (Recipe Inspired by CRYING IN H MART)

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup is the comfort food I didn’t know I needed. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, Tartlets. And you know what? I liked it.   Why is Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup the book-inspired recipe for Crying in H Mart? Okay, Tartlets. I’m-a be honest with you. Although everyone raves about the delicious-sounding food in Crying in H Mart, a lot of the Korean dishes that author Zauner talks about is stuff I can’t get behind....