Tomas' Test Kitchen

Potstickers are surprisingly easy! Find wonton wrappers in the fridge or freezer of your local Asian market, fill with whatever you love, press them shut with a dab of water, fry until golden on the bottom, then toss some water or stock into the pan to steam them finished.

Another food budget life hack: play with leftovers! Cold spaghetti becomes spicy peanut noodles with shredded veggies. Peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, & sesame seeds. Lunches make themselves

Vacuum sealing appreciation post: as a single dad, I buy frequently buy in bulk, then store for future use. Vacuum sealing keeps proteins fresh from freezer to sous vide or oven. Toss some herbs in there for flavor and enjoy!

On Saturdays, my ritual is to peruse one of San Francisco's glorious farmers markets and find goodies for the week ahead. Asparagus is in season right now, and here's a great way to prepare it for a variety of dishes. Bring salted water to a rolling boil, drop your veggies into it and cook until they reach the desired tenderness, then plunge them immediately into ice water. Grab them out after a few moments to serve warm, or let them chill down to dress like salad greens! #homecooktips #DIY #farmtotable #foodie #locavore #homecooking #easyifyouknowhow

Food tastes better when it's cute, right? Cookie cutters add whimsy to anything, and I take them much more seriously as a dad than I did before. What's your favorite shape?

Happy Friday, friends. Any fun plans for the weekend?