Nurungji
Have you ever cooked too much rice or left it out until it became stale? Well don’t throw it out! Instead make nurungji, 누룽지, and save it for a rainy day. Nurungji is cooked rice that is dried out....
View ArticleSoy Braised Burdock Root
Yesterday, I shared with you a great way to use leftover, stale rice. Today, I will tell you about the side dish I ate it with: soy braised burdock! Burdock is a root most commonly used in Japan...
View ArticleShitake Mushroom Pancakes
Mushrooms are one of my favorite ingredients. They’re easy to work with and perfectly accompany almost any savory dish out there. They’re amazing on pizza, in pasta, soup, stews, pies, casseroles,...
View ArticleSweet Potato Kimchi Pancakes
It’s kimchi season right now, which means many Korean families will be making enormous amounts of that famous spicy fermented cabbage. We’re in the middle of making our own right now, and I must say,...
View ArticleMatchstick Sweet and Savory Salad
When it comes to salads, I’m not a very adventurous cook. I usually just chop some romaine lettuce and any other greens I have lying around in the fridge. Drop a little extra virgin olive oil,...
View ArticleEasiest Potato Gratin
A few years ago, my aunt taught me an easy potato gratin recipe that sort of stuck with me. I made it for a Valentine’s Day potluck my senior year of high school. It was an interesting occasion...
View ArticleRustic Mashed Potatoes
I thought and thought about it, but Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes would feel off. Sort of like going to the movies and getting popcorn but no candy. I was really irked by the fact that my...
View ArticleAdzuki Cream Cheese Dumplings, Beef Wraps, and Kimchi Taco Crisps
I had the most fun making these three appetizers because I found them interesting and new. Each dish was an interpretation of something more familiar. I thought they would provide an element of...
View ArticleFood & Wine’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I’m in San Diego! It was such a spontaneous, impromptu trip that I still can’t believe I’m here. It’s been over two years since I was last in the States, I’m having so much fun visiting even the most...
View ArticleA Dinner Party
This month is my grandparents’ 60th anniversary. To celebrate we’ve planned a number of festivities, the first of which was a family dinner party. They put me in charge of the menu, which was a big...
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Patatas Bravas
I don’t really consider myself a wild and adventurous person. If anything, people would describe me as the exact opposite: quiet and the biggest homebody. I’m the first one to slip away from a...
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Roasted Potatoes with Kale Pesto
This post is part of a 30th birthday dinner party series. When I started developing this roasted potato dish, I was looking to create a super crisp and almost fried-like potato. I came up with a...
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Mushroom Rice in a Rice Cooker
During the holidays last year, my husband and I hosted a big sit-down dinner party for his side of the family. We cooked a massive 15lb pot roast, made several different sides (including this hand...
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Eggplant in Oyster Sauce
This eggplant in oyster sauce recipe is one of JDP’s most popular posts! It’s quick, easy, and packed with umami flavor. This dish one of my go-to dinners during the week. This post was originally...
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Miso Mushrooms Steamed
This steamed miso mushroom recipe is super quick, easy, and made with just 5 main ingredients. This dish is full of lots of flavor and makes for a great meal when served with rice. It also happens to...
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