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Chinese-Style Fried Rice

A flavorful and hearty dish made by stir-frying tender, bite-sized chicken pieces with fluffy rice, eggs, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a savory blend.

Who Are We?

A small homecooking website where burnt toast is a rite of passage, recipe measurements are more like “guidelines,” and every dish comes with a dash of chaos. 

Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a self-proclaimed stovetop wizard, you’ll find easy, delicious recipes, cooking hacks, and the occasional food-related disaster story to keep things entertaining.

Where recipes range from “grandma-approved classics” to “I just threw this together, and it actually worked!” Whether you’re craving comfort food, quick weeknight meals, or something that looks fancy but is secretly super easy, we’ve got you covered. From one-pan wonders and slow-cooker miracles to desserts that may or may not survive until dessert time.

With recipes coming from a range of different cuisines, from Chinese to Filipino, we try our best to replicate the taste of each dish, while still making it easy to cook for the average broke college student. (like me!)

Trending Recipes

How To Cook Rice

The tiny, humble grain that has fed civilizations for centuries, sticking to everything—especially your spoon when you least expect it.

Chinese Style - "Grilled" Chicken

For the common broke college student, this recipe has been adjusted to still have that distinct flavor but fried on a common stove top.

Cinnamon Butter

 A dreamy, creamy spread that tastes like a warm hug from a cinnamon roll, ready to make toast, pancakes, and even spoons feel special.

Japanese Soft Boiled Egg

The perfectly marinated soft-boiled egg with a gooey, golden yolk, making every bowl of ramen feel like a warm hug from the noodle gods.