HOLIDAY

Dduk Guk (Korean Rice Cake Soup – 떡국)

Dduk Guk (Korean Rice Cake Soup – 떡국)

I would say that Dduk Guk is one of those dishes that I take for granted.  I’ve eaten it for New Years Day almost every year for my entire life!  It’s a Korean tradition, and to me, it just doesn’t feel like the new year…

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…

Creme Brulee for Two

Creme Brulee for Two

I think it’s pretty cool that our friend Chef James Park agreed to collaborate with us in a video and provide his scrumptious recipe for Creme Brulee.  He’s used to making this in a professional kitchen setting only, but was nice enough to cut down…

Pub Style Sliders (Game Day Bites)

Pub Style Sliders (Game Day Bites)

Much to Joe’s disappointment, I’m not a sports fan….at all…GASP!  Yeah, sorry if we can’t be friends now.  But I do like the Super Bowl, because I enjoy the Halftime show, the entertaining commercials, and all the game day munchies!  It’s also a great excuse…

Winter Sangria

Winter Sangria

Along with a waffle maker and a slow cooker, you can add “tools to make drinks” to the list of items I surprisingly don’t own.  But I guess that’s the beauty of this Winter Sangria.  If I can make it with a measuring cup and…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

I’ve been asked for a while if I could post a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, and I totally get it because why wouldn’t I have a recipe for them?  But year after year, I’ve been dissatisfied with different recipes I’ve tried and tested…until now. …