<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Maxi's Kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy, easy recipes delivered to your inbox weekly, plus access to the searchable recipe archive.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yCD7!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e517e94-20e9-4423-b88c-b606ccd2dd1f_1280x1280.png</url><title>Maxi&apos;s Kitchen</title><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:47:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Maxine Sharf]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[maxiskitchen@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[maxiskitchen@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Maxine Sharf]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Maxine Sharf]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[maxiskitchen@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[maxiskitchen@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Maxine Sharf]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[I Tried the “Best Green Salad in the World” & What I Cooked Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a few simple tricks for making a better salad at home; Thai steak salad; red curry lentil soup; healthy rice paper dumpling rolls]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/i-tried-the-best-green-salad-in-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/i-tried-the-best-green-salad-in-the</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CMb_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F913af3b3-2f37-4dc4-9769-99b10b0b6237_1536x2048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you&#8217;re having a great week!</p><p>I&#8217;ve been having so much fun cooking from <a href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/">my own cookbook</a> lately. It still feels a little surreal to see all of the recipes in print. The other night, I couldn&#8217;t decide what to make for dinner, so I flipped through the book and landed on the skillet chicken pot pie (page 70). It turned out so delicious! I always use store-bought pie crust (Pillsbury is my go-to) to keep things easy.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!J4ZZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e7a35a6-95b3-4286-b3b7-f5063423a916_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>The perfect weeknight dinner </em><strong>&#128523;</strong></figcaption></figure></div><p>Even when I&#8217;m not filming, I&#8217;ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen trying recipes from my book and experimenting with new ideas. One recent source of inspiration was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUewR4C0I_Y&amp;t=644s">Samin Nosrat&#8217;s New York Times Cooking video</a> about salad dressings. She makes three dressings from her <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Things-Recipes-Rituals-Cookbook/dp/1984857789/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=190010887401&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0grVQDvg6lS3LtjgAWLWuwADj5N2Lnf63T7q5nuo8Je1jozfWllqnTag3W5F4T77ycLAL6zZ99wvEUE7LT0Vn97OgAhzv3-QZCdhxJMXV-Y5TGUhwFxwQv21WdU1v7e-RYOVaTJ_SuknH2W7MiBgj7Fmk-CKYaVpNp2And8Ng9b0x8Lc_KjUrILGe8exZICC2KOiSbyCAn3IIFQYLov5Gw.HqomJzKyzFwDoHokLJRvc1AuqAKyzOTbfSZhOK2hn48&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=779585670178&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9073499&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=12032129977587510125--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=12032129977587510125&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2408453848798&amp;hydadcr=22564_13821269_9209&amp;keywords=samin+nosrat+good+things&amp;mcid=799785307d8a3dedb742b3c5fb11f5a9&amp;qid=1780691312&amp;sr=8-1">newest cookbook</a>, including one from Via Carota, a restaurant in NYC.</p><p>I&#8217;ve never been to Via Carota, but I&#8217;ve always wanted to go. It&#8217;s notoriously difficult to get a reservation, and it&#8217;s a favorite among celebrities, including Taylor Swift. I&#8217;ve also heard so much about their iconic green salad, which only made me more curious. Back in 2019, Samin <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/magazine/best-green-salad-recipe.html">wrote</a> about this salad and called it the best in the world. After watching her video, I felt like I had to give it a try myself.</p><p>Below, I&#8217;m sharing my thoughts, along with a few tips I picked up from Samin for making a perfectly dressed, restaurant-worthy salad at home.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for <strong>healthy rice paper dumpling rolls</strong> that I recently made. They&#8217;re a spin on my mom&#8217;s delicious rice paper dumplings, with the same healthy filling of shrimp, chicken, and plenty of veggies. This version is a little easier and quicker, though. Just roll up the filling and pan-fry until golden and crispy.</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mkcookbook.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3><strong>Healthy rice paper dumpling rolls </strong></h3><p>This is a new spin on my mom&#8217;s famous rice paper dumplings. 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Naturally, I decided to make them that very afternoon.</p><p>Since the ribs are obviously pretty rich, I wanted something light and refreshing to balance out the meal, so it felt like the perfect opportunity to make the Via Carota salad using Samin&#8217;s instructions. I had already ordered aged sherry vinegar, the one ingredient I didn&#8217;t have in my pantry.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png" width="1536" height="1977" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1977,&quot;width&quot;:1536,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:6533443,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kWYB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce5305f7-9ee5-4102-bc25-1e0e0c602dd6_1536x1977.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Meaty and rich + crisp and light</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The method was fairly similar to how I usually make vinaigrette, but the ratios were different, and there was one surprising addition: warm water. Just a tablespoon helps mellow the vinegar&#8217;s acidity. I was also surprised by how little vinegar the recipe called for. I tend to make dressings with a much higher vinegar-to-oil ratio, whereas this one uses just 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of vinegar to 1 cup of olive oil. (Though you can always add a little more at the end if you prefer extra acidity.)</p><p>The dressing also includes finely chopped shallot, which is rinsed under cold water to remove some of its sharpness. To help everything emulsify, there are two types of mustard: Dijon and whole-grain. Then there&#8217;s some grated garlic and salt and pepper.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k4K8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcba73fb3-90df-4a46-9487-72aadd0e0d62_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Like Samin, I tasted the dressing by dipping lettuce leaves directly into it. My first thought was that it was much less tart than the vinaigrettes I usually make. But the more I ate, the more I liked it. I kept reaching for another leaf of lettuce. Instead of being super punchy, it has a mellow acidity, a hint of sweetness from honey, and a savory depth that makes it incredibly easy to eat. Even though I probably would have added more vinegar if I were developing the recipe myself, it was fascinating to try what many chefs consider the gold standard.</p>
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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai Red Curry Lentil Soup]]></title><description><![CDATA[This healthy soup comes together with just a few simple ingredients but delivers so much flavor. It&#8217;s creamy from the coconut milk and infused with the warm, aromatic spice of curry paste.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thai-red-curry-lentil-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thai-red-curry-lentil-soup</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:20:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AlWR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d8227fb-d540-40f4-af87-328b1a46daa0_968x1110.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AlWR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d8227fb-d540-40f4-af87-328b1a46daa0_968x1110.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai Steak Salad ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secret to this refreshing, umami-rich salad is toasted rice powder, which adds incredible texture. It&#8217;s tossed with marinated steak, crunchy vegetables and herbs, and a punchy dressing.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thai-steak-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thai-steak-salad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:19:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3ac270ca-0495-4648-a75f-5a96233d5528_1384x1072.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KXNt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23dc0542-6dfb-4764-98fe-280d3c77ad9a_2066x2582.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Honest Thoughts on 5 Food Trends & What I Cooked Last Week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[My takes on cottage cheese, souffl&#233; pancakes, crispy rice, and more; healthy frozen cookie dough bites; Aunt Susan&#8217;s chicken ricotta meatballs; coconut chia pudding with mango]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-honest-thoughts-on-5-food-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-honest-thoughts-on-5-food-trends</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!upDQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff11657f4-b06a-4689-8f0c-d5344d7490ce_1206x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you&#8217;re having a great week! The weather in LA has been beautiful, and Doug, Kimchi, and I have been spending more time at our local parks (Silver Lake Meadow and Griffith Park). Of course, I always bring snacks.</p><p>Lately, I&#8217;ve been putting together snack trays on a sheet pan. I don&#8217;t know why I never thought of it before, but a sheet pan is the perfect way to transport a bunch of different snacks. I&#8217;ll usually pick up cherries, grapes, veggies, cheese, crackers, and sweets, then arrange everything on the pan. Sometimes I&#8217;ll even add flowers so it feels more festive. I love that there&#8217;s always something for everyone.</p><p>I recently <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5G9Bivz17/">brought one</a> to a doggie meetup, but because there were so many dogs around, we had to take turns holding the sheet pan overhead to keep them from getting to the food!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hwws!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3659842-302a-48b5-9b7c-f4aa9914e931_1536x2048.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hwws!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3659842-302a-48b5-9b7c-f4aa9914e931_1536x2048.jpeg 424w, 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There are obviously endless food trends floating around the internet, so I limited myself to five. I thought it would be fun to weigh in and give you my honest take on each one. I&#8217;ll tell you what I really think about the cottage cheese craze, protein powder in desserts, Japanese souffl&#233; pancakes, and more.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for my<strong> Aunt Susan&#8217;s chicken ricotta meatballs</strong>, which my mom has been raving about nonstop. They&#8217;re incredibly tender and flavorful, and they freeze beautifully, so you&#8217;ll have leftovers ready for weeks to come.</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mkcookbook.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3><strong>Aunt Susan&#8217;s Chicken Ricotta Meatballs</strong></h3><p>My mom has been raving about these meatballs, made with chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, and parsley. 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Cottage cheese is packed with protein. For example, half a cup of Good Culture cottage cheese contains 14 grams. Because it&#8217;s so protein-rich, it&#8217;s also incredibly filling.</p><p>I especially love incorporating it into lunches and afternoon snacks. I used to snack on lower-calorie foods like SkinnyPop, but I found that I never felt satisfied afterward. If anything, I was hungrier. These days, I focus on snacks made with whole ingredients that keep me full for longer, like cottage cheese.</p><p>I also love cooking with cottage cheese. Even if you don&#8217;t enjoy its flavor or texture on its own, I find that it melts right into recipes and becomes almost undetectable. In my cookbook, you&#8217;ll find it in my mom&#8217;s delicious Southwestern frittata (page 219), made with green chiles and corn. The cottage cheese gets folded in with the eggs, adding a subtle creaminess without standing out. She also makes a fantastic <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-summer-zucchini-pie">zucchini pie</a> with cottage cheese.</p><p>Another way I like to enjoy it is as part of a <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-go-to-10-minute-healthy-lunch">lunch plate</a>. I&#8217;ll add a generous dollop sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning and serve it alongside eggs, toast, cucumbers, to mix and match bites.</p><p>Doug&#8217;s favorite comfort food from childhood is <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/turos-csusza">T&#250;r&#243;s Csusza</a>, a Hungarian dish made with egg noodles, bacon, cottage cheese, and sour cream. 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Doug&#8217;s ultimate comfort food made with cottage cheese, egg noodles, and bacon </em><strong>&#128523;</strong></figcaption></figure></div><p>I haven&#8217;t tried too many of the sweet cottage cheese recipes yet because I&#8217;m usually in the mood to cook savory dishes, so the cottage-cheese-dessert trend is still up for debate. I recommend looking for Good Culture. (I think it tastes much better than many of the other brands!)</p><h2><strong>Japanese souffl&#233; pancakes</strong></h2><p>I&#8217;ve noticed that these have really been taking off lately, and more broadly, people seem fascinated by all things Japan. (I can&#8217;t blame them. I love Japan and went twice last year!)</p><p>I never got around to trying souffl&#233; pancakes while I was there, so I can&#8217;t compare them to the real thing. But I have made them at home.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Frozen Cookie Dough Bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Made with clean ingredients (almond flour, cashew butter, and maple syrup), these taste like the best part of cookie dough ice cream. They come together in minutes with no baking required!]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/healthy-frozen-cookie-dough-bites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/healthy-frozen-cookie-dough-bites</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:34:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tlKw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07e2931d-a2bb-4b90-9e86-a69ed72099d1_952x1110.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tlKw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07e2931d-a2bb-4b90-9e86-a69ed72099d1_952x1110.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aunt Susan’s Chicken Ricotta Meatballs]]></title><description><![CDATA[My mom has been raving about these meatballs, made with chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, and parsley. My aunt makes a big batch to freeze for easy meals throughout the week.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/aunt-susans-chicken-ricotta-meatballs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/aunt-susans-chicken-ricotta-meatballs</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a_dA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbeb12960-927f-4cfa-abd4-5987ceccbc2a_966x1306.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a_dA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbeb12960-927f-4cfa-abd4-5987ceccbc2a_966x1306.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Recipes to Welcome the Summer & What I Cooked Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooking with summer produce, chicken and broccoli crispy noodles, whipped ricotta and kiwi dip, Mom&#8217;s sheet pan Benihana fried rice]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/5-recipes-to-welcome-the-summer-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/5-recipes-to-welcome-the-summer-and</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S83w!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F913cb2c4-f2bd-4d5d-a903-c42f15912c51_1108x1385.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you&#8217;re having a great week! Doug and I are back in LA for the next few weeks, and it&#8217;s been so nice settling into the warmer weather. In the mornings, we walk to get matcha in the neighborhood at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/asTNGZNgN9sHQZLZ6">Kettl</a> or <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/d2m7sfvwgsjdqsKR6">Yala</a>, which are our current favorites. I usually do my daily journaling while I drink my matcha, and if Doug doesn&#8217;t have early meetings, he&#8217;ll sit with me at the coffee shop and map out his day in a notebook. Afterward, we&#8217;ll head home and I&#8217;ll exercise and meditate before getting into my workday.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LGF-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d64f48a-1ab6-4580-b206-fdb85098b980_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Morning matcha + journaling</em> &#129392;</figcaption></figure></div><p>It&#8217;s definitely starting to feel like summer, and we&#8217;re already looking forward to a Europe trip at the end of June. In the meantime, I&#8217;m excited to cook with all the beautiful summer produce that I&#8217;ve been seeing at the grocery store.</p><p>Today I&#8217;m sharing <strong>five recipes I love making this time of year</strong>. You&#8217;ll find two tomato recipes because I&#8217;m always looking for ways to use them as they become sweeter and juicier. I&#8217;ve also included a few dishes that are perfect for picnics and BBQs, including my mom&#8217;s incredible potato salad, which is one of my go-to summer sides.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for <strong>chicken and broccoli Hong Kong&#8211;style chow mein</strong> that I recently made with my mom. It&#8217;s one of our favorite Chinese dishes to order, but it&#8217;s actually quite easy to make at home. The noodles get pan-fried until deeply golden and crispy, then topped with a flavorful and saucy stir-fry. I hope you give it a try!</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mkcookbook.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><p></p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3>Chicken and Broccoli Crispy Noodles</h3><p>Hong Kong&#8211;style chow mein is one of my favorite dishes, and it&#8217;s quite easy to make. 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It comes together in under 30 minutes, and the leftovers keep well in the fridge, so you&#8217;ll have lunch for days afterward. It&#8217;s packed with bright, crunchy vegetables like cucumber, red cabbage, bell pepper, edamame, and carrot, and requires minimal cooking (you&#8217;ll just need to boil the noodles). Tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing, it&#8217;s both really flavorful and light.</p><p>You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/sesame-pasta-salad">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>Mom&#8217;s Mediterranean Chopped Salad</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S83w!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F913cb2c4-f2bd-4d5d-a903-c42f15912c51_1108x1385.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S83w!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F913cb2c4-f2bd-4d5d-a903-c42f15912c51_1108x1385.webp 424w, 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If you bring it to a potluck or BBQ, I promise people will devour it. It&#8217;s sort of a cross between an Italian chopped salad and a Greek salad, with salami, pepperoncini, feta, chickpeas, kalamata olives, radicchio, and romaine. It&#8217;s hearty and colorful, and so delicious tossed in a homemade Italian vinaigrette. You can make it year-round, but I especially love it in the summer.</p><p>You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-mediterranean-chopped-salad">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>Summer Tomato Sandwich</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qbNj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F929fb74b-ee13-4d9c-af6e-68b1d7172c1a_1166x1458.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qbNj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F929fb74b-ee13-4d9c-af6e-68b1d7172c1a_1166x1458.webp 424w, 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I recommend using a beautiful heirloom tomato, though any ripe tomato will work. You&#8217;ll make an easy horseradish-garlic aioli and add a few fresh basil leaves. It seems so simple but somehow tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts.</p><p>You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/summer-tomato-sandwich">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>Mom&#8217;s Potato Salad</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2lVh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F48c05842-65b4-4aa2-b30b-db3710a87610_1099x1304.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2lVh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F48c05842-65b4-4aa2-b30b-db3710a87610_1099x1304.webp 424w, 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I just love this recipe so much! It&#8217;s honestly my favorite kind of potato salad&#8212;creamy without being heavy. Packed with parsley (an entire bunch!) and finely chopped red onion, it has lots of refreshing bites and a nice crunch. A little lemon juice cuts through the richness of the mayo.</p><p>You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-potato-salad">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Basil-Parmesan Oil</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pcLV!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28a4515-7b1b-4ada-a4f9-08a222ca0b38_1118x1397.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pcLV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28a4515-7b1b-4ada-a4f9-08a222ca0b38_1118x1397.webp 424w, 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It&#8217;s such an easy vegetarian dinner, and the sauce comes together entirely in the oven in one baking dish. You roast the tomatoes with garlic, olive oil, and dollops of ricotta until everything becomes soft and jammy, then toss in the cooked pasta. To finish, you drizzle over a simple basil-Parmesan oil that&#8217;s almost like pesto but easier to make.</p><p>You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/tomato-ricotta-pasta-with-basil-parmesan">here</a>.</p><p>I hope some of these recipes inspire you in the kitchen. Let me know what recipes you turn to in the summer. I&#8217;d love to hear about them!</p><p>Wishing you a fab weekend!</p><p>Love,</p><p>Maxine</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken and Broccoli Crispy Noodles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong-style chow mein is one of my favorite dishes, and it&#8217;s quite easy to make. The noodles are pan-fried until crispy and topped with a saucy chicken and broccoli stir-fry.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/chicken-and-broccoli-crispy-noodles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/chicken-and-broccoli-crispy-noodles</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1b919f8d-5f88-47d3-89e2-7b4f0c1cf7dd_968x1278.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HM9s!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a691e10-ba16-4980-ac9c-2de3460a5eb2_968x1278.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Scenes: Going on The Today Show & What I Cooked Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it was really like going on The Today Show, chopped salad tostadas with avocado and dill, Mom&#8217;s meatloaf]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/behind-the-scenes-going-on-the-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/behind-the-scenes-going-on-the-today</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o082!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e0b2648-5477-4654-8e7e-406a25c6b623_1536x2048.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you had a great week! Last Thursday, I went on The Today Show, which has always been a dream of mine. (You can watch the segment <a href="https://www.today.com/video/bring-hibachi-to-your-home-with-this-chicken-fried-rice-recipe-263310917524">here</a> &#129392;.) Right after getting laid off in December 2022, I made a vision board for Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen, and alongside publishing a cookbook, one of the goals I put on there was appearing on The Today Show. I grew up watching it with my mom (she still watches every morning!), and I&#8217;ve always been such a fan.</p><p>So when a few months ago, my publisher told me they had booked me for the show, I was beyond excited. It also felt like such a meaningful way to wrap up this whole cookbook marketing chapter.</p><p>Below, I&#8217;m sharing all the behind-the-scenes details, from how I prepared for going on national TV and the stress-management technique that really helped me, to what it actually felt like being on the show.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o082!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e0b2648-5477-4654-8e7e-406a25c6b623_1536x2048.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o082!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e0b2648-5477-4654-8e7e-406a25c6b623_1536x2048.jpeg 424w, 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Every bite is bright and fresh, with a satisfying crunch from the tostada. The salad gets finished with lots of fresh dill and a homemade lemon dressing that ties everything together. It&#8217;s one of those recipes you&#8217;ll want to make again and again.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mkcookbook.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;ORDER YOUR COPY&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/"><span>ORDER YOUR COPY</span></a></p><p></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3><strong> Chopped Salad Tostadas with Avocado and Dill</strong></h3><p>In my book, salad and tostadas were meant to be together. The avocado adds the perfect creaminess to balance all the crunch.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O53L!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7480bb37-40d3-4143-bca7-140a77a416a3_978x1223.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O53L!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7480bb37-40d3-4143-bca7-140a77a416a3_978x1223.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O53L!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7480bb37-40d3-4143-bca7-140a77a416a3_978x1223.webp 848w, 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They told me ahead of time that we&#8217;d be doing a cooking demo of my mom&#8217;s Benihana-inspired chicken fried rice, and then on Tuesday they sent over more details about how the segment itself would work. The Today Show has an incredible culinary team that handles all the prep and sets up the stations so we can partially cook the recipe on air. Since the segment is only about four to five minutes long, you have to move very quickly.</p><p>The week leading up to the show, I started feeling nervous. I&#8217;d already done three broadcast TV segments during my book tour, but national television felt like a much bigger deal. I kept having crazy worries, like what if the bridge shuts down on the way there and I get stuck in traffic. I was constantly replaying the segment in my head and imagining every possible scenario. At the same time, I also felt genuinely excited and deep down I knew I&#8217;d do a good job.</p><p>Something within me has always been drawn to TV. In college, I reported on campus news and interned at KTVU Channel 2 News near my hometown. At one point, I even considered becoming a news anchor, but I never felt enough of a pull toward news itself. Being on TV talking about food and cooking felt like the perfect fit, though definitely not something I could&#8217;ve predicted when I was first starting out in my career.</p><p>Once I knew how the demo would be structured, I practiced with my friend Adam. We set up a fake cooking demo in my kitchen and did a full dry run as if I were live on air. After practicing, I felt much more relaxed.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png" width="1145" height="1698" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1698,&quot;width&quot;:1145,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Ice!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb25e6786-e1fc-464e-b822-9ed0e89fefbe_1145x1698.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Practice segment with Adam the day before the real thing</em><strong> &#128513;</strong></figcaption></figure></div><p>Doug also reminded me of something neuroscientist Andrew Huberman says: nerves are just a readiness to perform. I listened to one of his <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lR4jC90jef8ivbXEfOdYP?si=DzEgWLkCQNuR-zlVzqgrMw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d4a6933718964563">podcast episodes</a> about stress management, and he talked about the physiological sigh, a breathing technique that quickly calms your nervous system. You take a deep inhale, sip in a little more air, then exhale slowly for longer than you inhaled. Even just a few rounds can noticeably slow your heart rate. I practiced it and found it surprisingly effective. Even while imagining myself on set and feeling nervous, I could physically feel my body calming down. It&#8217;s a helpful technique before anything stressful, whether it&#8217;s a presentation, job interview, or even a date.</p><p>In the days before the show, I really tried to stick to my routine: journaling, meditating, yoga, and morning workouts. Yoga especially helped calm my mind. I cared so much about doing well that I wanted to prepare myself mentally as much as possible.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom’s Meatloaf ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my mom&#8217;s favorite meatloaf that my dad requests at least once a month. It&#8217;s got a generous amount of onion, along with rolled oats. It&#8217;s quick to make, hearty, and satisfying.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-meatloaf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-meatloaf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9f1a!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85ae7cb1-0175-470f-bf0c-d2e7c867bbf8_1166x1457.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9f1a!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85ae7cb1-0175-470f-bf0c-d2e7c867bbf8_1166x1457.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Trip Home to Visit My Parents & What I Cooked Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything I cooked with my mom, chicken Parm sandwich, lemon possets, crispy Vietnamese spring rolls]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-trip-home-to-visit-my-parents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-trip-home-to-visit-my-parents</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:01:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!248v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd51202ec-8c17-40e2-b502-d3d48a3ffc90_1080x1512.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you&#8217;re having a great week! Earlier this month, I flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco to visit my parents because my dad had shoulder surgery (he&#8217;s doing well!). I wanted to be there to support him and spend some quality time with my mom. Naturally, we ended up cooking a lot together.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!248v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd51202ec-8c17-40e2-b502-d3d48a3ffc90_1080x1512.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!248v!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd51202ec-8c17-40e2-b502-d3d48a3ffc90_1080x1512.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!248v!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd51202ec-8c17-40e2-b502-d3d48a3ffc90_1080x1512.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Always so happy when we&#8217;re together!</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Today, I&#8217;m sharing everything my mom and I got up to while I was home, including a delicious Hong Kong&#8211;style chow mein we made, a great hot pot restaurant we discovered, and a few of the fun things we did together.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for <strong>crispy spring rolls</strong> my mom and I recently made. We discovered a great trick for getting them extra golden and crispy: soaking the rice paper in lightly sugared water so the sugar caramelizes as they cook. Filled with vegetables and served wrapped in fresh lettuce and mint, they&#8217;re the perfect balance of light, fresh, and rich. We can&#8217;t wait for you to try them!</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;HTTP://WWW.MKCOOKBOOK.COM&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="HTTP://WWW.MKCOOKBOOK.COM"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3><strong>Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls</strong></h3><p>The secret to the golden brown crust on these spring rolls is soaking the rice paper in sugar water, which caramelizes as it cooks. 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That&#8217;s how I keep track of new ideas. Anytime something comes to me, I add it to the list, and on days when I don&#8217;t know exactly what I want to cook, I scroll through it for inspiration.</p><p>When I cook with my mom, we usually manage to squeeze in around three recipes a day. This time, since she was also working (more on that later), we filmed fewer recipes overall, though we still got a lot done.</p><p>On my first day home, we started by making crispy Vietnamese spring rolls. We decided on a vegetable filling with mung bean noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot, then shallow-fried them until super crisp. We also tried a clever hack we&#8217;d recently learned: adding a little sugar to the water used for soaking the rice paper. As the rolls fry, the sugar caramelizes and gives them that deep golden color.</p><p>The spring rolls turned out so well, and it was especially fun because neither of us had made them before. (You can find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/crispy-vietnamese-spring-rolls">here!</a>) Developing recipes together is always a true collaboration. We go back and forth on every ingredient and step, constantly asking each other how we can simplify things without sacrificing flavor. If we can make something really delicious with fewer ingredients, that always feels like a win.</p><p>After that, we took a little break and went to my mom&#8217;s Pilates class. She&#8217;s been doing Pilates for over 20 years and completely swears by it. Since I also go twice a week in LA, it was fun to join her. When we got home, we filmed two more recipes: a broccoli bake and mango sticky rice sushi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S8ba!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73b7a9e2-3ab2-4360-9e93-c368699732b3_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>We both love Pilates!</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The broccoli bake didn&#8217;t quite work the way I wanted. We used frozen broccoli tossed with breadcrumbs, cheese, butter, and topped with lots of Parmesan, but the cheese didn&#8217;t melt properly and the whole thing just didn&#8217;t feel special enough to share with you yet. That&#8217;s part of recipe development though. Sometimes you need another test.</p><p>The last recipe of the day was much more successful: mango sticky rice sushi. Ever since Thailand, I&#8217;ve been completely obsessed with mango sticky rice, and since my mom loves it too, we thought it would be fun to turn it into little mango sticky rice nigiri that you dip into coconut sauce.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T8p-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd204b1e9-0e66-4dcb-8d4e-a403bea0f06b_1206x1753.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T8p-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd204b1e9-0e66-4dcb-8d4e-a403bea0f06b_1206x1753.jpeg 424w, 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The recipe is in the Monday chapter of my cookbook (page 38)!</p><p>Later that evening, we were craving something sweet, so we went out for frozen yogurt. After cooking for hours, I always like an excuse to leave the house.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secret to the golden brown crust on these spring rolls is soaking the rice paper in sugar water, which caramelizes as it cooks. Wrap with lettuce and dip into a sweet-sour sauce.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/crispy-vietnamese-spring-rolls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/crispy-vietnamese-spring-rolls</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T8q_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2ad13ac-2f26-4fb9-9e44-9f90295564e4_1179x1644.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T8q_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2ad13ac-2f26-4fb9-9e44-9f90295564e4_1179x1644.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Enjoy!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lemon Possets ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This creamy lemon custard comes together with just 3 ingredients and tastes like something you&#8217;d get at a fancy restaurant. They&#8217;re so easy to make, and turn out insanely delicious.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/lemon-possets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/lemon-possets</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:17:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xYLL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb8777c8-77b9-4624-9c40-a8abbc9a2628_1179x1359.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xYLL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb8777c8-77b9-4624-9c40-a8abbc9a2628_1179x1359.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Doug and I have been going out for matcha in the mornings and hitting up all our favorite food spots. I&#8217;ve really enjoyed slowing down after the cookbook whirlwind.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9tiZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f79f4e-3958-4859-9d3c-b65ec41455c2.heic" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9tiZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f79f4e-3958-4859-9d3c-b65ec41455c2.heic 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9tiZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f79f4e-3958-4859-9d3c-b65ec41455c2.heic 848w, 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stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Morning matcha dates with these two are my favorite &#10084;&#65039;</figcaption></figure></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Today, I wanted to share <strong>two healthy lunches I&#8217;ve been loving lately.</strong> When it comes to lunch, I&#8217;m always looking for something quick and easy, but also high in protein so it keeps me full for hours. I tend to latch onto one recipe (like <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/my-quick-and-healthy-lunch-rotation">my egg panini</a>) and make it a few times a week until I&#8217;m sick of it, then move on to something new. Lately, I&#8217;ve been rotating between two recipes: egg tacos with cassava flour tortillas and Korean silken tofu with multigrain rice.</p><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for banana pancakes I recently made. I adapted my mom&#8217;s famous fluffy pancakes into a banana bread version. Brown butter gives them a nutty depth of flavor while the banana melts into every bite. I really hope you try these. I know your whole family will love them!</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.mkcookbook.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.mkcookbook.com/"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3>Brown butter banana bread pancakes</h3><p>I took my mom&#8217;s melt-in-your-mouth pancake recipe and adapted it into a banana bread version. There&#8217;s brown butter for a delicious depth of flavor, and walnuts for a crunchy texture pop.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hRIA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F275abef8-de68-4d57-86ef-659cc372629f_982x1450.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hRIA!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F275abef8-de68-4d57-86ef-659cc372629f_982x1450.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hRIA!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F275abef8-de68-4d57-86ef-659cc372629f_982x1450.png 848w, 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They&#8217;re made with clean ingredients, happen to be gluten free, and have such a delicious flavor with a really nice chewy texture. You&#8217;ll find them in the refrigerated or frozen section of the supermarket.</p><p>It&#8217;s important to heat them right before serving. Place a skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add the tortilla, and toast for 20 to 30 seconds per side. Then fill with your toppings and eat right away, since they&#8217;ll start to firm up as they cool down.</p><p>Lately, I&#8217;ve been using them to make egg tacos. I usually make two for lunch.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YHIM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0345cd6-1fe8-474d-a3d7-966300a61193_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Healthy, easy egg tacos!</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>First, I check if I have any leftover cooked vegetables in the fridge and saut&#233; them in a skillet with a little salt and pepper.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown Butter Banana Bread Pancakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[I took my mom&#8217;s melt-in-your-mouth pancake recipe and adapted it into a banana bread version. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom's Chicken Salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is how my mom always made chicken salad when I was growing up. It&#8217;s creamy, tangy, and refreshing, and we love serving it with crackers.]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-chicken-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-chicken-salad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8har!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd367e74a-2854-480e-baf5-7513dc96726c_1206x1508.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8har!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd367e74a-2854-480e-baf5-7513dc96726c_1206x1508.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Recipes to Make This Spring & What I Cooked Last Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[My favorite spring produce, crispy Parmesan potato halves, Korean banana latte, chicken cutlets with creamy spring orzo, peanut chicken spring rolls]]></description><link>https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/four-recipes-to-make-this-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/four-recipes-to-make-this-spring</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p><p>Hope you&#8217;re having a great week! Doug and I had such an amazing trip to Thailand (if you missed my recaps, you can read more about it <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thailand-part-1-bangkok-and-what">here</a> and <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/thailand-part-2-and-what-i-cooked">here</a>). We&#8217;re back in LA for the next few weeks, and it really feels like spring. The weather is warming up and our plants are finally in bloom. About five years ago, we planted star jasmine, and three years ago we added bougainvillea. For the longest time, neither one really bloomed or filled out. And then this year, at last, everything came to life. The jasmine smells incredible and the bougainvillea is full of colorful leaves. We&#8217;ve been really enjoying our little garden.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png" width="1456" height="1941" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1941,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!k-YL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1722c65c-2e74-4707-9203-b1b63d420b20_1536x2048.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>All the blooms flowing out of our little garden</em><strong> &#127800;</strong></figcaption></figure></div><p>Today, I&#8217;m sharing <strong>four recipes I love to make in the spring using seasonal produce</strong>, including my mom&#8217;s Parmesan roasted artichokes, where I teach you how to prepare a fresh artichoke. There&#8217;s also an asparagus, prosciutto, and cheese stuffed chicken that I can&#8217;t wait for you to try.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.maxiskitchen.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"><em>Maxi's Kitchen is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</em></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>First, here&#8217;s a recipe for crispy Parmesan potato halves I made last week. They&#8217;re perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They&#8217;re topped with sour cream and an easy chive butter that makes them even more delicious.</p><p>As always, my cookbook <em>Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen</em> is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http://www.mkcookbook.com&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Order Your Copy&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="http://www.mkcookbook.com"><span>Order Your Copy</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Thank you so much for your support &#129293;</p><h1><strong>What I Cooked Last Week! </strong>&#8595;</h1><h3>Crispy Parmesan Potato Halves</h3><p>These are crispy around the edges with a layer of melted cheese, and are so easy to make because the oven does all the work. 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Everything is in peak season and tastes especially vibrant. It&#8217;s also the perfect time for fresh herbs like dill, chives, mint, and parsley.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg" width="1206" height="1761" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1761,&quot;width&quot;:1206,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iC61!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79f22d50-aed3-4659-a182-4a2f7259d4b3_1206x1761.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>The artichoke might just be the most beautiful vegetable</em><strong> &#128525;</strong></figcaption></figure></div><p>For fruit, I always gravitate toward strawberries since they&#8217;re at their sweetest from spring into summer. And toward the end of spring, cherry season starts, which I look forward to every year. I have so many memories of eating cherries with my mom as a kid, sitting on the couch and tossing the pits into a bowl between us. You&#8217;ve probably also noticed I&#8217;ve been on a bit of a mango kick lately after Thailand.</p><p>Some of my favorite spring recipes are in my cookbook, like the Honey-Mustard Salmon with Pistachios and Dill (page 49), where baked salmon is topped with lots of fresh dill and lemon zest. I also love the Roasted Parmesan Asparagus (page 242), which pairs beautifully with chicken or fish, and the Rotini with Pesto and Frizzled Zucchini (page 134).</p><p>Here are a few recipes I&#8217;ve been making for years that really feel like a celebration of spring produce &#127793;&#129756;</p><h3><strong>Spring Vegetable Baked Ziti</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-dQc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b74fdf5-8e18-4b87-91dd-c42fe7a11bff_1206x1508.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-dQc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b74fdf5-8e18-4b87-91dd-c42fe7a11bff_1206x1508.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-dQc!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b74fdf5-8e18-4b87-91dd-c42fe7a11bff_1206x1508.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-dQc!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b74fdf5-8e18-4b87-91dd-c42fe7a11bff_1206x1508.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-dQc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b74fdf5-8e18-4b87-91dd-c42fe7a11bff_1206x1508.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This baked pasta is packed with spring vegetables like leeks, asparagus, and peas. It has a creamy b&#233;chamel made with milk (no cream), so it feels luscious without being too heavy. And the melted cheesy topping is irresistible.</p><p>Find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/spring-vegetable-baked-ziti">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>My Mom&#8217;s Roasted Parmesan Artichokes</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y_Eo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F31fd7ccd-3054-4804-9f9d-cf50dc9b7807_1179x1474.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y_Eo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F31fd7ccd-3054-4804-9f9d-cf50dc9b7807_1179x1474.jpeg 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>My mom came up with this method of quartering whole artichokes, removing the fuzzy center, and trimming the leaves. You rub the cut sides with fresh lemon to prevent browning, then roast them with Parmesan until the cheese crisps up against the pan. We serve them with a Parmesan, lemon, and black pepper aioli we&#8217;ve been making for years. It feels like a fresh take on a childhood favorite.</p><p>Find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/moms-roasted-parmesan-artichokes">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>Cheesy Asparagus and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijpc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F625cf174-a355-411f-bf9b-d3fced2274aa_1292x1366.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijpc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F625cf174-a355-411f-bf9b-d3fced2274aa_1292x1366.webp 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This one is loosely inspired by my nana&#8217;s broccoli and Swiss cheese stuffed chicken from my cookbook. Here, you pound the chicken into thin cutlets, coat it in a Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, and fill it with prosciutto, provolone, and asparagus. A little extra cheese on top melts in the oven. It looks impressive but is actually very easy to make.</p><p>Find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/cheesy-asparagus-and-prosciutto-stuffed">here</a>.</p><h3><strong>My Grandpa&#8217;s Korean Marinated Pickled Radishes</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QJsw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff928b205-a649-45de-9a60-3de16f6c763d_1120x1400.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QJsw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff928b205-a649-45de-9a60-3de16f6c763d_1120x1400.webp 424w, 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You lightly crack them with a meat mallet so the marinade seeps in and flavors them all the way through. They turn into these punchy flavor bombs that are incredibly addictive. I can polish off a whole jar in one sitting. Since it&#8217;s a healthy snack, I don&#8217;t mind eating so many of them :)</p><p>Find the recipe <a href="https://www.maxiskitchen.com/p/grandpas-korean-marinated-pickled">here</a>.</p><p>I hope you&#8217;re enjoying these first weeks of spring. Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing weekend!</p><p>Love,</p><p>Maxine</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>