Tag: Cucumber

Jjapaguri (Ram-Don) with Steak Recipe + Mukbang!

Jjapaguri (Ram-Don) with Steak Recipe + Mukbang!

I wasn’t sure what all the hype was about when I saw everyone and their mom post their version of Jjapaguri aka “Ram-Don,” after watching the Acadamy Award-winning movie, “Parasite.” I didn’t think it looked all that appetizing in the movie, so I was confused…

Tuna Poke

Tuna Poke

I feel like these days, poke bowls are all the rage, and with good reason. Especially around the spring and summer time, all I want to do is eat something light and refreshing…and this Tuna Poke fits the bill. I decided to forego the rice…

Beef & Barley Bibimbap Salad

Beef & Barley Bibimbap Salad

Ever since I was a kid, anytime our family would go out to eat at a Korean restaurant, Bibimbap was practically the only dish I’d order.  But the truth is that Bibimbap is super easy to make at home because all you need is a…

Chicken Koftas with Couscous

Chicken Koftas with Couscous

Couscous is a summertime secret weapon of mine because all you have to do is add it to hot liquid, cover tightly, and boom… instant side dish!  And what goes better with couscous than koftas and cucumbers? Hehe. I love the alliteration.  In it’s simplest…

Korean Spicy Kimchi Noodles

Korean Spicy Kimchi Noodles

I’m pretty beat right now. I feel like I walked through a car wash.  I’m definitely no spring chicken anymore!  Yesterday, I was busy preparing and plating food for a great event in Chicago called “Eat for North Korea,” so if I met you there,…

Banh Mi Hot Dogs

Banh Mi Hot Dogs

It’s truly amazing what a few simple touches can do to ordinary hot dogs.  This is almost another “non-recipe,” but it’s too good not to share.  If you want to attempt something a little different for the 4th of July, you’ve gotta try making these Banh…