Category: Dinner

Crunchy Asian Salad

Crunchy Asian Salad

Love this Crunchy Asian Salad!!!  I’ve been stocking my refrigerator with crispy vegetables and making a double batch of the Asian Salad Dressing so that I can prepare this salad at a moment’s craving (which by the way has been just about everyday for lunch). (more…)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon

This is Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Lemon.  It’s really really good.  You need to try it.  You can go straight to the recipe now (stroll down)…or read further if you need more convincing… (more…)

Kimchi Bibim Guksu (spicy cold somen noodles)

Kimchi Bibim Guksu (spicy cold somen noodles)

When you’re on a ‘happy diet’ (aka eating what makes you happy), what’s on your list?  For me, way on top of the list, is Kimchi Bibim Guksu (which literally means kimchi mixed noodles).  It’s spicy (gochujang), tangy (rice wine vinegar), sweet (honey) and (more…)

Mexican Corn (off the cob) Salad – Esquites

Mexican Corn (off the cob) Salad – Esquites

This Mexican Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is my new favorite side dish that has earned its permanent spot at the table whenever we have Taco Night.  It’s basically corn taken off the cob, toasted (slightly charred to emulate a roasted effect) in a hot (more…)

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese reminds me of my late best friend from college, Tony Dimaso, and thanks to his mom I have a whole new perspective on the concept of ‘comfort’ food. (more…)

Tangsuyuk 탕수육 (CWF: Jeannette)

Tangsuyuk 탕수육 (CWF: Jeannette)

A wildly popular party food in Korea is Tangsuyuk, a sweet and sour pork (or beef) dish that has been adapted from China. The batter is made with soaked potato starch, the meat is fried TWICE for a super crispy crunch, and the sauce is prepared to a light and (more…)

Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim 두부조림)

Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim 두부조림)

A traditional Korean marinade does a pretty darn good job turning a simple block of tofu into a very delicious meal.  It won’t even seem like you’re actually eating tofu! (more…)

Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Rice

Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Rice

I seem to always have tomatoes in my kitchen.  Whether I’m cooking Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican or just simply making a salad, tomatoes are a vegetable I can always use. But the (more…)

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli translates to ‘pasta and beans’, but there’s so much more to it than just pasta and beans. (more…)

Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki: 떡볶이)

Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki: 떡볶이)

Tteokbokki (sometimes also spelled Dukbokki) is the perfect comfort food for when you’re craving that extra something spicy. It’s a popular Korean street food (more…)