Maxine Sharf
10 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Easy Dutch Oven Bread
A foolproof, beginner‑friendly loaf made with just a few pantry staples. Mix, let rise, knead briefly, and bake in a pre‑heated Dutch oven for a crunchy crust and soft interior.
Egg roll bowl with wonton crisps✨
A super easy, high‑protein Egg Roll Bowl packed with savory Asian flavors, crunchy water chestnuts, and crispy wonton strips. Made with ground chicken and a ready‑made slaw mix, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for low‑energy evenings.
Baked beef crunchy tacos✨
These baked crunchy beef tacos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, green salsa, melted cheese, and topped with crisp iceberg lettuce. Baked until the shells are golden and extra‑crunchy, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd‑pleasing party snack.
Mom's spicy chicken ramen✨
A restaurant‑style spicy chicken ramen inspired by the ramen shop down the street. This bowl is built on a rich chicken bone broth flavored with miso, tahini, ginger, garlic, and a splash of soy. It’s topped with ginger‑garlic chicken, marinated soft‑boiled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh scallions for a comforting, deeply flavored meal you can make at home.
Chipotle chicken burrito bowls✨
A fresh, Tex-Mex style burrito bowl featuring marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and crispy Roma lettuce. Inspired by Chipotle, this bowl is packed with flavor and perfect for meal‑prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Grandpa’s Korean vegetable pancakes✨
A tribute to Grandfather Young Park’s beloved Korean pancake, packed with crunchy vegetables and crispy edges. This simple, home‑cooked jeon is perfect as a side dish or snack and honors a family tradition.
Thai green curry chicken✨
A quick, restaurant‑quality Thai green curry made at home. Chicken is marinated in cornstarch and egg white for extra tenderness, then simmered in fragrant green curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, Thai basil and lime for a bright, creamy dish.
Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe
Gluten‑free rice paper dumplings filled with a savory mixture of chicken, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and colorful vegetables, served with a tangy lime‑fish sauce. Inspired by Maxine Sharf’s family recipe, these dumplings are crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and perfect for parties or a tasty dinner.
Thai red curry noodle soup✨
A comforting bowl that blends the creamy heat of Thai red curry with the bright herbs of Vietnamese pho. Poached chicken is shredded back into a coconut‑milk broth, finished with lime juice and fresh basil, and served over rice noodles.
Teriyaki chicken rice bowls✨
A savory‑tangy Japanese‑style teriyaki chicken that balances sweet and salty flavors with bright ginger and garlic notes. The sauce is split for a quick chicken marinade and a glossy glaze, served over warm white rice and steamed broccoli for a complete, easy dinner.