One of my favorite things about the summer is using the fresh ingredients from my garden in cooking. While the bounty varies from year to year, I’ve always had more than enough to make this delicious cucumber gazpacho with shrimp. I love this recipe because it’s perfect for summer. All the ingredients are fabulous at …
There are some flavor combinations that are so perfect that they become instant classics. One of those is the savory citrus combination of cilantro and lime. In our house, our favorite way to enjoy that is cilantro lime pork tacos with slaw. Nobody knows where the lime and cilantro combination originally came from. These two …
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I love Asian soups, and this spicy ramen recipe is one of my absolute favorites.
It seems that hybrid or crossover cuisines are all the rage these days. There’s Moroccan ramen, Mexican mac and cheese, and, yes, Asian tacos. Of all hybrid food choices these days, these slow cooker Korean beef tacos are my favorite! The original Korean BBQ tacos recipe is believed to have originated from Roy Choi and …
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Kimchi. You either love it or you hate it. Eating it is either a trip to paradise, or a journey through Hades. This baechu kimchi recipe is easy, traditional, and spicy! Growing up, Korean kimchi was never high on my list of priorities. I don’t think I’d ever had it before moving away from home …
Winter means comfort food season. The weather is cold and all you want to do is hunker down and enjoy some quality time inside. While being absolutely delicious, the easy and convenience make this slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe a winner! Beef stroganoff is probably one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It’s originally believed …
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Japanese yakisoba got me through college. Late night study sessions were frequently fueled by pan fried noodles in my tiny apartment. As I’ve gotten older, my appreciation of the tangy flavors and soft textures has only increased. Here’s my favorite yakisoba recipe. What is Yakisoba? At …
For most people, summer means barbecue and grilling. Around the world, people break out their grills and the meat and vegetables are prepared over open flames. For me, that means the Japanese grilled chicken street food favorite: yakitori. All great food cultures have the concept of meat on a stick. In the Mediterranean and Middle …
When the weather turns colder, my thoughts turn to comfort food. And one food is at the top of the list: German goulash soup. Here’s how I warm up from the inside out during the cold winter months. What is Goulash? Goulash is a stew that is always made with four key ingredients: beef, onions, …
In college, I discovered Asian food. It became a staple in my diet. I found late-night study sessions were greatly enhanced by the addition of large quantities of spicy food. Sometime in my freshman year, I discovered the glory that is the Thai noodle bowl with chicken. Thai noodles were the perfect dish for studying—easy …
