Umami Roasted Broccoli

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.

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Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken

Besides the spicy, chili garlic paste, garlic, brown sugar and garlic for instant flavor boosters, this recipe gets its flavor and juiciness from coconut milk using a two-for-one technique. The result is perfectly tender, flavorful and spicy chicken thighs that you will surely be grilling up all summer (or quarantine) long.

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Korean BBQ Turkey Burgers

My Korean inspired turkey burgers are probably the perfect combination of ingredients: Korean BBQ sauce, spongy Hawaiian sweet buns, shredded Napa cabbage, cool and crisp thinly sliced cucumbers, more BBQ sauce (obviously) and, last but not least, a healthy schmear of Japanese Kewpie mayo is all it takes for the perfect bite.

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Almond Crunch Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

If you're feeling like you're in a salad rut, this salad is sure to spice things up in a big way. The flavors of punchy ginger, soy, red chili flake and sesame oil paired with crunchy almonds and fresh veggies quite literally pop in your mouth. Serve it as a first course at your next meal and it's guaranteed to steal the show.

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