StreetSmart Kitchen
Hi! I am Sharon Chen, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach helping you make healthy meal prep easier than ever with simple sous vide cooking, street-smart cooking tips, and easy recipes.
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad | Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowl š„
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, Hong Kong has officially entered its āsauna seasonā ā 85Ā°F with 90% humidity, and my hair has given up entirely. All I crave these days are crisp salads, chilled noodles, and meals that donāt require me to hover over a stove. Depending on where you are, you might not be melting into a puddle as I am. Keep this meal plan handy because it's not just for summer. It includes 3 recipes for breakfast,...
Vegan Quinoa Bowl with Tahini Dressing: Two Paths to Veggie Nirvana š±
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, Happy Spring! Ready to drop a recipe thatās equal parts nourishing, flavorful, and flexible? Whether youāre a sheet-pan loyalist or a sous vide skeptic-turned-enthusiast (trust me, I get it), today's Vegan Quinoa Bowl in StreetSmart Kitchen is your ticket to a vibrant, plant-powered meal. Look, I know quinoa bowls are everywhere. But this one? Itās got roasted pumpkin that caramelizes like a dream,...
New Recipes and Healthy Eating Guide Inside
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, I have two new recipes, plus something exciting to share todayāa little gift to help you kickstart (or level up) your healthy eating journey. First things first, recipes! They are actually full meals that are bold in flavor and packed with nutrients. Check them out. Gochujang Salmon with Garlic Spinach When it comes to weeknight dinners, Iām all about dishes that are easy to make, nutritious, and...
Potato Salmon Hash | Green Cilantro Lime Chicken | Cowboy Pie | Dragon Fruit Power Smoothie
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, I hope you are having a fantastic February. My son turned six this month during the Chinese New Year. Amid the busy holiday and work, the month chaotically passes without me noticing. Let's end it properly with nourishing meals, recipes, and meal prep tips. I've crafted a full day's worth of mealsābreakfast, lunch, dinner, and a delightful dark pink snackāso you can enjoy nutritious options all day...
Chinese classics
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, It's the first day of the Lunar New Year here in Hong Kong. Whether you celebrate CNY or not, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous, abundant, healthy, and delightful New Year of the Snake! š Today, I wanted to share some Chinese classics in the spirit of the Chinese New Year with you. Potstickers Potstickers are one of the classics in Chinese cuisine. They also make a wonderful,...
Easy No-Fail Sous Vide Flan š®
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, If you enjoyed my sous vide cheesecake in jars, you're going to love today's sous vide flan recipe. You know that sous vide has transformed many classic and traditional recipes. Itās pretty amazing how this gentle cooking technique works magic, effortlessly turning simple ingredients like milk and eggs into an indulgent dessert experience. In today's recipe article, you'll learn how to make the...
Vegan Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, When it comes to cooking day-to-day, I have three requirements: easy, healthy, and tasty. Sometimes, the dishes I create happen to be vegan, gluten-free, or vegan and gluten-free, like these portabella mushrooms stuffed with baked tofu and crispy kale. But they sound pretty bland together. How is this going to hit our tasting spot? The secret sauce is a cajun-flavored creamy dressing combined with...
Zucchini Egg Nests šŖŗ
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, Can you believe it's 2025 already? I hope your new year is off to a great start! To kick off our Wednesday simple meal series for the new year, I thought we could use a fun and nutritious breakfast recipe to start the day (the year). Eggs Nest in Zoodles So, the idea of this recipe is to spiralize your zucchini (instead of cutting it in coins) to sautƩ. As you cook, create round fritters and make a...
Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs in Soy-Coconut Sauce
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, Today, I have a unique sous vide recipe to share with you ā sous vide beef short ribs slow-cooked in a gluten-free soy-coconut sauce with garlic, star anise, and bay leaves. By slow-cooked, I mean for 48 hours. Imagine how deeply the flavors get infused. Get The Recipe The best time and temperature to sous vide beef short ribs is 135Ā°F (57Ā°C) to 145Ā°F (63Ā°C) for 48 to 72 hours. I went for 135Ā°F for a...
Lemon Herb Salmon Pasta
SIMPLE COOKING WITH STREET-SMART TIPS & EASY RECIPES Mostly sous vide & low-carb. Hey Reader, Someone asked me what my diet looked like during a coffee meeting. I told her that I was following a low-carb and high-protein diet. She wanted to know the specifics of my breakfast while devouring a bagel stuffed with sausage for breakfast at the time. I told her I ate two large eggs plus egg whites from two large eggs, salad greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and kimchi. So, my breakfast gives me...
Hi! I am Sharon Chen, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach helping you make healthy meal prep easier than ever with simple sous vide cooking, street-smart cooking tips, and easy recipes.