Jessica's Dinner Party

by jessica yoon

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Easy Apple Crisp for Two

Easy Apple Crisp for Two

After I finished culinary school in Paris, I did an internship at a Michelin starred restaurant located on a small street right off the Seine. It was (and still is!) an artistic space that fused French, Asian, and Southeast Asian flavors together. One of my favorite things about the restaurant was its cooking style–most of the dishes were deconstructed and plated in a way that was abstract and expressive. There are very few occasions to cook like that at home, but when I was trying to figure out a way to quickly satiate an apple crisp craving for me and my husband, I took inspiration from my time at the restaurant.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie with Spinach

Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothies with Spinach

In an attempt to eat more fruits and veggies, I’ve been meal prepping smoothies to stash in the freezer. The original intention was to have them up for breakfast, but my husband and I have found that we actually prefer whipping them up after dinner–for some reason eating smoothies with a spoon makes it feel like dessert 😝.

Our current favorite is a smoothie that’s made with blueberries, rolled oats, spinach, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, and a dash of cinnamon. The rolled oats add body and coziness to the smoothie, while the banana, greek yogurt, and almond milk make it taste like froyo. The best part though is that even though there’s a handful of spinach in there, you can’t taste it at all. Win!

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Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream

Finally, the last of the birthday pie desserts is this strawberry tart.  It is probably my favorite amongst the three (pumpkin-pecan and peanut butter mousse).  The flavors are simple, clean, and familiar but in a surprising and dazzling way.  Contrary to what it seems, it’s a no fuss dessert.  The tart shell and pastry cream can be made ahead of time, then assembled a few hours before eating. It’s great for dinner parties and casual family dinners. I’ve made this tart a few times since the birthday party and it’s been a hit with everyone.

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