This is one of my favorite Korean dishes: it’s spicy and hearty but not too heavy. I’m drooling just thinking about it! Turns out, this isn’t so hard to make – but you do need to be home for a 2-3 hour stretch because it takes at least 2 hours of total cooking time (even… Continue reading Korean Spicy Beef Soup (Yuk Gae Jang 육개장)
While trying to find the best off-the-shelf pasta sauce, I realize that nothing beats a homemade recipe. This recipe takes time but is pretty simple. Make a large batch and freeze the rest, it’s good for pasta and pizza, or wherever your creativity takes you. I got this recipe from my friend Jenn O., who is… Continue reading Homemade Tomato Meat Sauce
Oxtail stew is one of my favorite meat dishes, so I have set out to perfect it. Actually, the meat is such a perfect marble of tendon and fat, and the bones add so much flavor to the sauce, one can hardly mess up. A tip on cooking with wine: the general rule of thumb… Continue reading Oxtail Stew with Red Wine & Tomatoes
I recently read on another food blog that short ribs is one of the most popular menu items, which reminded me of this recipe from my talented Korean-American designer friend Gemma, who makes beautiful clothing and is equally amazing in the kitchen. Makes for a delicious dinner for two by serving with rice and a… Continue reading Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi Jjim)
This is my favorite winter comfort food growing up, but I love to eat it year around. This recipe is a cheat version that anyone can make in their rice cooker. I like to serve this with a side of chinese veggies. Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice (in rice cooker) Serves 1-2 Ingredients: Rice… Continue reading Chicken Mushroom Clay Pot Rice
After many years of resistance, I am finally warming up to using the oven, all for this dish that my friend Paula introduced me to. It’s a great dinner protein, but also a great snack if you cut up the chicken into bite size pieces. I love pairing this dish with a side of apple… Continue reading Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma
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