If you love kimchi in a grilled cheese or macaroni and cheese you will enjoy this recipe. Well, I certainly did and see my links to recipes below. This Korean pickled vegetable loves being paired with cheese and is delicious in this spicy bread. Be sure to chop the kimchi very small or you might … Continue reading
Recently, I have been drawn to two Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling salads. This is the second one I chose to make as it is perfect for a light summer meal with little cooking – the peanut sauce is made with hot water. You might remember my smashed cucumber salad with a sweet sour sauce. Anyways, … Continue reading
Chile crisp in a vinaigrette really defines this tomato salad. Fresh, ripe tomatoes touched with basil and garlic, pre-made dumplings and finishing with store-bought crispy dried shallots. This salad is hearty yet light and requires little cooking. Of course you can make your own dumplings and crispy shallots especially if you make them ahead of … Continue reading
Are you looking for a dessert to serve after your Korean Baby Back Ribs dinner? Well, this is the cookie recipe for you. A 5-star rating on NYT Cooking from Eric Kim (author of Korean American) gave me the incentive to give it a go. Besides, gochujang is a favorite condiment that I usually add … Continue reading
I realize that this recipe will not appeal to everyone. But for me, it’s a triple whammy with the green cabbage providing bulk and flavor, kimchi which is made from fermented cabbage and usually with a kick and SPAM brings saltiness (I do prefer the lower sodium variety). I don’t eat SPAM very often unless … Continue reading
Grilled cheese is a favorite sandwich, which as Americans know it, originated during the 1920’s, and is often thought of as comfort food in American cuisine. With cheese and bread readily available it is a staple in many American households, mine included. Of course this sandwich can be “kicked up” with condiments such as bacon, … Continue reading
A few years ago I purchased “The Wok” Recipes and Techniques” by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt, published in 2022 (author of the Food Lab which I also have). Remembering my college days both books are not only cookbooks but texts, or references as I would like to call them. I mean both cookbooks are like some of … Continue reading
This is a very easy recipe to prepare. The flavor is outstanding due to the marinade of Korean red pepper flakes and gochujang. Of course cheese melted on top of this braised chicken gives it a cheesy finish. This recipe is from Maangchi, adapted by Sam Sifton. I checked the cookbook I own (Maangchi’s Real … Continue reading
When I am looking for a simple and quick recipe filled with lots of flavor I often turn to pasta. It doesn’t hurt that gochujang is one of the ingredients and who doesn’t like butter. Also, when this recipe by Eric Kim of NYT Cooking received 5 stars (out of 5) it’s sure to be … Continue reading
I get my recipes from many sources and I especially appreciate those dishes from people I know, such as family. This recipe was shared by my niece, Bethany, who found this healthy choice from The Woks of Life and she loved it. I have their family cookbook (this recipe was not in it) and enjoy … Continue reading