The Ask Anna Blog

Peach Mochi

Ripe peaches wrapped in soft and chewy mochi. This peach mochi is simple, delicious, and the perfect summer dessert. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower and this month I’m back on Ask Anna to share this Peach Mochi with you. It’s been a little rough the last few weeks. My husband and I have been taking turns being sick, and the recovery period has not been fun. We missed days of work, but it meant that I had time to create new summer recipes for you. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with mochi. They’re easy to make. They… Read More

Honey Garlic Soy Avocado Cucumber Salad

Avocado, cucumbers, and red onions tossed in a sweet and tangy garlic sauce. This honey garlic cucumber salad is refreshing, perfect with rice or noodles. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for the summer. We don’t have that many hot days in San Francisco. But when we do, during warm summer days, I really prefer meals that don’t require much cooking. The simpler the meal, the better. Mostly because a hot kitchen on already hot days is not my favorite place… Read More

Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta tossed with rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions in a honey mustard dressing. This honey mustard chicken pasta salad is simple, delicious, and perfect for picnics. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for summer picnics. It seems like it’s been forever since I shared a new recipe with you. But there’s been so much going on. We’re expecting a baby boy in December! And the last few months have been really rough on me. Morning sickness and food aversions have made it… Read More

Black Pepper Mushroom Fried Rice

ThenRice cooked with pantry ingredients like corn, mushrooms, and scallions in a black pepper sauce. This black pepper mushroom fried rice is simple, delicious, and perfect for a fast weeknight meal. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I wanted to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. We’ve been working longer hours lately so we’ve been doing a lot of meal prepping. And if we didn’t meal prep, then we’re always on the lookout for quick and easy meals. For dinners that don’t take long for us to prep and… Read More

Blood Orange Mimosa

A winter inspired cocktail made of one part blood orange juice, one part champagne, and crushed ice. This blood orange mimosa is perfect for weekends with family and friends. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new recipe, a bright and fun, blood orange mimosa. I hope that you guys have been staying dry these past few months. We’ve had pretty relentless rain storms since the beginning of the year. And while it’s amazing that the rain is helping us out of years long… Read More

Salted Honey Pistachio Brie Puff Pastry

Melted brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with honey, pistachio and sea salt. This salted honey pistachio brie puff pastry is simple, delicious, and perfect for meals with friends. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I’m back to share with you an amazing dish. Especially if you love cheese. I’m always looking for appetizers and snacks that can be served for all purposes. And this one is seriously delish. If you’re a fan of brie, this salted honey pistachio brie puff pastry will be the perfect appetizer and snack for you. You can… Read More