Holiday Hits

Roasted Brussels sprouts topped with sautéed mixed mushrooms and chopped green onions on a ceramic plate.
Roasted potato slices garnished with thyme and sea salt on a white plate.
Roasted scallops on a bed of green beans in a white dish
Slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle on a brown ceramic plate.
Close-up of baked apple cinnamon cinnamon rolls topped with chopped nuts on a white plate.
Potato chips with a bowl of creamy dip topped with chopped green herbs on a gray plate.

Green Beans with Miso Butter Onions

A white plate contains several breaded and fried cheese curds, some of which are cut open showing melted cheese inside, with two of them on wooden sticks.
Baked pasta casserole with melted cheese, meat sauce, and pesto on top in a baking dish.
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Bowl of Asian-inspired meal with rice, cooked greens, a meatball, and chopsticks.
Grilled cabbage wedges topped with sautéed mushrooms and chopped green onions on a ceramic plate.
crispy potato stacks
Bowl of beef stew with carrots, onions, and green onions served with udon noodles in broth, on a white decorative tablecloth.

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Roasted potato slices garnished with herbs, on a white plate.
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Potato Stacks with Garlic Herb Butter

These mini potato stacks come out of the oven with ruffle-y, crispy edges around a creamy centre. My viral recipe has 85M+ views across my channels and inspired many to make and post their own version of it. I think I accidentally started a Potato Stack Renaissance!

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Hello & Welcome!

Hi, i’m Sonia

I share recipes inspired by my food cravings and what I make for my family. My role as a working mom of two girls, life in Toronto and background as a Chinese immigrant from Hong Kong inform the things I love, crave and create. This means an emphasis on wholesome approachable recipes for busy weeknights and fun ones to make on weekends and for friends! Food connects us and it’s wonderful you found your way here.

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weeknight meals

Speedy Chicken Katsu Dinner
Plate of cooked rigatoni pasta with ground meat, wilted greens, and chopped red chili peppers, with a spoon holding red chili peppers on top
Green circular icon with a hand holding a plate, surrounded by text that reads "Easy 30 Min Meals" and "Salt n Pepper Here."
Bowl of ramen soup with noodles, sliced tomatoes, scrambled eggs, and chopped green onions, with a spoon and chopsticks on a gray surface.
Bowl of taco salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, corn, chopped green onions, black beans, ground meat, and tortilla chips.
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chinese + asian

A bowl of Asian-style noodle soup with chopped green onions, cooked ground meat, dark leafy greens, and yellow noodles. The bowl has a red geometric pattern around the rim, placed on a white lace placemat.
Logo with yellow text on black background reading 'Chinese + Asian Salt N Pepper Here' arranged in a circle with a stylized salt and pepper shaker icon in the center.
Plate of steamed and pan-fried dumplings on a decorative blue and white plate with chopsticks beside it.
A white rectangular plate with a stack of small, golden-brown egg rolls on a wooden table. A small dish of dipping sauce is partially visible in the foreground, and a soy sauce bottle is in the background.
Bowl of beef stew with carrots, green onions, and thick noodles in a brown gravy
more Chinese + Asian recipes

sweet treats

A pavlova dessert topped with strawberries on a wooden cutting board, with additional strawberries in a white bowl and a small white vase with green leaves on a wooden table, with a dark background.
A circular logo with the text 'Sweets + Treats' and 'Salt in Pepper Here' around the outside. In the center, there is a line drawing of a glass and a cookie in red on a black background.
Close-up of freshly baked banana bread with chocolate chips on top, on a wooden tray.
Chocolate chip cookie skillet with ice cream
Slice of apple pie with ice cream, caramel sauce, and almond slices on a brown plate with a fork.
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pasta + noodles

A bowl of ramen with noodles, sliced tomatoes, scrambled eggs, green onions, and broth. A white spoon rests on the bowl's edge. Chopsticks are placed to the left, and a small dish of chopped green onions and a soy sauce bottle are in the background.
Logo with circle of text reading 'PASTA + NOODLES SALT N PEPPER HERE' and a simple line drawing of a glass in the center.
Spaghetti pasta with chunks of chicken, spinach, and grated cheese in a creamy sauce.
A bowl of Asian seafood stir-fry with shrimp, noodles, vegetables, and chopsticks.
Pasta salad with penne, mushrooms, green peas, shredded cheese, and a sprig of thyme in a ceramic bowl.
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, cooked ground meat, sautéed spinach, and pieces of red bell pepper.
more Pasta + Noodles recipes

vegetarian recipes

Salad with sliced cucumbers, chopped almonds, shredded lettuce, sliced onions, shredded carrots, and a creamy dressing.
A bowl of hummus topped with sautéed mushrooms, chopped herbs, and lemon zest, garnished with fresh parsley.
Plate with two cheese quesadillas and a small bowl of pickled jalapeno slices and red onion rings.
Fresh tomato and arugula salad topped with toasted almonds and dried cranberries.
Green circular seal with the text 'Vegetarian Salt in Pepper Here' surrounding a stylized pair of salt and pepper shakers.
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meat + poultry

Close-up of grilled chicken skewers garnished with herbs, served on a white tray with parsley and a small container of dipping sauce, with condiment bottles in the background.
Circular icon with the text 'Meat + Poultry Salt in Pepper Here' around the border and a simple outline of a salt shaker in the center.
A bowl of Italian pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs, grated cheese, and chopped parsley. A small bowl of grated cheese is in the background, along with a spoon and a partially visible menu.
A plate of roast beef with gravy, cooked carrots, and pasta, served with gravy in a white gravy boat.
Barbecue meat slices on a platter with coleslaw and sliced apples, with knives in the background.
Close-up of a cooked chicken thigh with glaze on white rice garnished with chopped green onions.
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Sonia’s faves

Bowl of creamy pasta salad with cucumbers, chopped onions, bacon bits, and fresh dill garnished.
A bowl of soup with several dumplings garnished with sliced green onions, accompanied by a white spoon and chopsticks on a gray surface.
Close-up of spicy Korean tteokbokki with rice cakes in red sauce, topped with chopped green onions.
Two slices of quesadilla on a white plate with blue decorative patterns, served with a small bowl of pickled jalapeños and pink onions.
Logo featuring a drinking glass with salt and pepper shakers, surrounded by the text 'Sonia's Favourites Salt N Pepper Here' on a black background.
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